In the modern world, it would seem that all processes are automated, including everyday moments. However, there is a certain minimum of rules that every hostess should know. Consider, for example, the most common mistakes when washing things in a washing machine.
Items that cannot be washed. Before you start washing, pay attention to the tag that is on every item, but which is often cut off without even reading it.
There are a number of fabrics that cannot be washed at all, but only dry-cleaned. For example, leather, suede, natural silk products should be dry-cleaned. Underwear, including bras, should be washed in special containers.
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Wool is also best subjected to "dry cleaning", but you can still wash it, but carefully. This should be a hand wash in cool water and only natural, desirable horizontal drying, machine drying is contraindicated for such things, they can shrink or deform a lot.
Attention: Swimwear and underwear made of elastane should not be machine washed, the fabric will quickly disperse and become unusable.
“Dry clean” marks may appear on dyed items that can shed heavily with normal washing.To be sure, it is better to check the durability of the paint before washing, you need to apply detergent to the hidden part of the item with a cotton swab, and see if the paint remains on it and if the color changes on the item. If everything is fine, you can soak the clothes in water with detergent, then rinse it thoroughly without exposing it to strong mechanical stress.
- Laundry sorting
Before you start washing, many sort it by color. White, colored, black ... But you also need to pay attention to the type of fabric. For example, wool or fleece should not be washed with synthetics. Also, each type of fabric has its own recommended temperature regime. It is better to wash in small batches, but the same type of things.
- Wash volume
Very often, we load laundry into the washing machine on a “as much as we like” basis. This is fundamentally wrong, each washing machine is designed for a certain amount of laundry to be washed, and if you constantly exceed it, the washing machine will quickly become unusable. Also, for washing machines with a built-in dryer, the amount of laundry to be dried should be half the maximum drum load. So the laundry will dry evenly and things will not deteriorate.
To calculate the approximate volume of laundry to be loaded, you can use the following weight parameters of dry laundry in grams:
Bed sheets:
Duvet cover - 700
Sheet - 500
Pillowcase - 200
Bath towel - 600
Jeans - 600
Bathrobe – 1200
Jacket - 1100
Pants - 500
Shirt - 300
Please note that different types of fabric absorb different amounts of moisture.
The drum should also be loaded based on the volume and type of fabric, depending on this, the volume of dry laundry increases in the following percentage:
Cotton - 0%
Synthetics - 50%
Wool - 70%
- Zipper up
Fasten all zippers on the clothes to be washed, especially metal ones, so as not to damage the laundry. The teeth of the snake can snag and tear fabric, as well as scratch the inside of the washing machine itself.
- Unfasten buttons.
But the buttons should, on the contrary, be left unbuttoned, since during the operation of the centrifuge, the buttons can tear out the fabric and spoil things. This also applies to buttons.
- Check pockets.
Very often, the necessary documents, money or other things that are forgotten in pockets get into the wash. Make it a habit to check jeans and jackets before washing. In addition to damaged things, there is also a risk of damaging the washing machine itself with a stuck coin, keys and other metal objects.
- Quantity and quality of detergent.
Pay attention to the amount of detergent loaded into the washing machine. If you use too much, the powder will rinse out poorly and leave stains on clothes, as well as a large amount of foam that will simply kill the washing machine. Detergents for hand washing should not be used in washing machines due to the formation of abundant foam. If there is too little powder, then things will not be washed well.
Important: the amount of washing powder to be poured does not depend on the amount of laundry being loaded, but on the amount of water being poured. Therefore, the same amount of powder should be used, even with different washing volumes.
After washing, bed linen should be washed again without detergent to avoid unnecessary allergies.
- Use of bleach.
Chlorine-containing substances remove stains very well and bleach the fabric, however
With frequent use, such products spoil things, thin the fibers of the fabric. To date, there are a huge number of analogues, without bleach, which also cope with stains, but take care of your belongings. Carefully read the composition of stain removers.
- Do not leave washed clothes in the washing machine.
After washing, do not leave clean laundry for a long time in the drum. Clothes are wrinkled and a musty smell may also appear, and if you forget about linen, then mold, which is very problematic to remove.
- mechanical impact.
With strong friction, the fabric quickly becomes thinner and deteriorates, especially underwear made of delicate fabrics. If you rub the stain hard, you can damage the fabric, the same applies to boiling, with frequent use of it, the fabric quickly becomes unusable, so this method should be used only in extreme cases. It is better to use modern stain removers and the soaking method. A fresh stain is easier to remove than an old one, so it is better to wash a soiled item immediately.
There are also several washing rules that relate to the washing machine itself and its care.
- Correct installation.
A modern washing machine should be level. Any distortions can spoil the operation of the centrifuge, increase the wear on the parts of the washing machine, and everything else can also ruin your floor. If the washing machine is moved during operation, this will create additional vibration, increase noise, the machine may move out and scratch the flooring.
- Breaks between washes.
If you have accumulated a lot of laundry, it is better to load the washing machine without taking long breaks.There is an opinion that the washing machine should be allowed to cool down and only reloaded after a couple of hours, it is not true! When the washing machine is still warm, it uses the stored heat for subsequent washes, thereby reducing electricity consumption. This washing is more ergonomic and efficient.
- Cleaning and drying the washing machine.
After completing the wash, the washing machine should be wiped dry inside and left open to evaporate excess moisture. Dirt can accumulate in the rubber folds of the drum, and mold and bad odors can develop over time. You should also completely remove, clean and dry the tray for washing powder and conditioner.
Lint and dirt accumulate in the filter and drain hose of washing machines, if you notice that the washing machine drains water more slowly, this is the first sign of blockage, you should disconnect the drain hose and clean it.
Note: to clean the inside of the washing machine, run it once every six months empty, at a temperature of 90C. To get rid of scale, add citric acid instead of washing powder.
