Today, almost no one is engaged in washing things by hand, because there is a technique that is designed to take care of this. Clothing can be made from different materials, so it is extremely important to carefully examine the condition of the fabric before the procedure, as well as to know what kind of washing things are to be washed. The result depends on the right preparation and awareness, so take the time to learn about the intricacies of such work.
Peculiarities
Before soiled items enter the machine, they are collected in sufficient quantities. It should be noted that such clothes are recommended to be stored in the bathroom, where there is ventilation. For this, different boxes with holes or a wicker basket are intended. The important point is the sorting of things: if you throw everything into the car together, you can say goodbye to some clothes forever.
Real housewives know that before washing it is necessary to sort everything, put the laundry separately, it is important to take into account the colors, as well as the composition of the fabric.
Do not forget that Heavily soiled items should be washed separately from those that you just want to freshen up.
Before sending things to the washing machine, check the pockets so as not to harm either the appliance or damage the fabric. All zippers with buttons must be fastened, leave the buttons as they are. Straighten the sleeves of the blouses, turn the lower part of the clothes inside out. It is necessary to get rid of pins, belts and iron objects that can hang out. If you are washing clothes, turn it inside out, clean it from the lint, which often gathers in the corners. This applies to stockings and clothes made from terry or knitwear. For small items, a special bag is used.
What are the types of pollution?
There are different types of dirt, so you need to understand the basics in order to properly wash your clothes. They can be divided into three main groups:
- stains that contain fatty substances and dyes;
- spots in which there is protein (these include milk, sweat, blood);
- pollution, where there are coloring or tannic substances (fruits, drinks).
First you need to know the composition of the pollution in order to properly remove it. As for old stains, soaking is required here (it all depends on their origin). For example, ingrained dirt can be easily removed if you use a sufficiently special product, to the best of hot water, although the type of product is taken into account here. If you've been eating an apple and the juice is splashed on a T-shirt, it's often enough to just rinse the item and the item will be as good as new.
To determine the origin of stains, you can carry out a certain procedure. Fat does not have a clearly defined contour, they penetrate through the material, they can appear on the front side. By wetting the product with an organic solvent, oil paint contamination can be detected. Fresh stains are clearly visible, but over time they are absorbed into the fabric and in some cases can be lost on colorful clothes.
It is not so easy to get rid of yellow contaminants; dry cleaners often use special products and solvents, but the effect is not always as it should be. Glossy spots are often formed on collars, sleeves of outerwear and suits.
It requires careful washing to get rid of dirt, but not damage the fabric.
What is the best way to wash?
There is a wide range of products on the market for cleaning clothes of different types. The powder washes perfectly in the car, it dissolves quickly, copes with various stains. It is recommended to use a liquid product during manual cleaning, as it does not harm the skin as much. After a simple experiment, you can see that loose products (unlike liquid ones) are not washed very well, often their remains can be in clothes made from natural fabrics.
It is not so easy to get rid of washing powder during rinsing. It is better to use a gel, this is one of the best options, as it dissolves quickly, copes with various stains, and washes out easily.
Laundry soap is often used to wash socks, as it is harsh and kills unpleasant odors well. There are many options for such a product on the market, so you can find something that is suitable for children's things, underwear and other types of clothing. It is necessary to choose a detergent according to the fabric from which the product is sewn, so do not be lazy and study this indicator.
How can I quickly wash in the washing machine?
No one is immune from stains. When contamination appears on your favorite blouse or trousers, you should not be upset, because you can deal with it quickly and easily if you know a few basic rules. First you need to find out about the origin of the pollution, whether it is fresh, or has managed to eat into the fabric. If you have the first option, you can use soap, take a little soda or detergent. But it is recommended to try this on the wrong side of the clothes, so as not to spoil the fabric. You can use a dry brush and then wet it a little. go over from the edges and move towards the middle of the pollution.
Delicate items are washed at a low temperature. At home, do not use either acetone or vinegar: many fabrics cannot withstand such products and can deteriorate forever. To send an item to the washing machine, make sure that the material does not shed. To do this, use warm water and wipe one place with a white piece of cloth: if the material remains in the same state, you can use the technique.
If you need to wash towels or terry bathrobes, experts often recommend adding a little salt to the water to soften it (then things will be pleasant to the touch). The washing machine is configured in the appropriate mode, all information is listed in the instruction manual
Cloth
It is necessary to wash clothes in the machine carefully, following some rules. If you want to achieve cleanliness and keep the old look of clothes, it is recommended to study the tag that is on any item (be it shirts, trousers, sweatpants or a terry bathrobe), because it indicates the temperature, as well as the type of cleaning. All products can be divided into white, colored and delicate, each requires its own approach.
If you need to wash baby clothes, here you need to use special products that will not cause allergies in the child while wearing. Trousers, men's suits, ties and other formal items are recommended to be dry-cleaned, where they will be taken care of by professionals.
If you have a sheepskin overall, you can't wash it at high temperatures, as it will shrink and you won't be able to wear it anymore. It requires delicate processing, light extraction and proper drying.
To freshen up your hat, first find out the type of fabric it's made from: knits need to be washed in your own way, cotton material does a great job of machine washing.
The collar and cuffs of durable suits, jackets and other items must be washed before getting into the car. Often these are greasy places where there is a large accumulation of dirt, often there are spots on them. T-shirts can be called the type of clothing that the machine method can handle washing: they do not require special preparation, they perfectly tolerate machine washing. If you need to freshen up a blouse, dress, scarf or tights, these are delicate items, so follow the instructions on the tag and you will be satisfied with the result.
Color
The color of the fabric can become dull when washed, so it is important to study this issue in order to know how to process clothes made of different materials while maintaining a presentable appearance. Several factors influence the shade: it may be the wrong mode selected on the machine, or a bad fabric. We can say that the result will be unchanged, since the clothes become much dimmer than before they went to the wash.
There are several methods by which you can cope with such a misfortune, return things to their former color, be it black, white or colored products.
It is necessary to carefully study the recommendations regarding the processing of a particular thing. If you are convinced that you are doing the right thing, you can get to work. Surely, every housewife knows that white and black clothes are always washed separately from colored fabrics, because they can stain. In order not to spoil your wardrobe, do not neglect this rule. If it's the first time you've washed it, it's likely that the item will shed first, so collect it in similar shades and you won't have to restore the color.
The softness of the water is of great importance, as it spares the clothes (during washing, the product will not shed so much).
Washing by hand
There are some things that are absolutely not machine washable, so here you need to deal with the removal of dirt and stains by hand. This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. You just need to know a few secrets, and you will not spoil the product. Such clothes include silk, cashmere and shedding fabrics, often underwear, as well as things made of wool, lace and delicate materials.
You can not overdo it with soaking, otherwise it will adversely affect the condition of the products. To do everything right, read the following recommendations on how to wash black and color or treat clothes that have been dyed in the machine. Hand washing has its advantages, thanks to this method of getting rid of dirt, you can extend the life of any item. Do not leave items in the basket for a long time, as stains can strongly eat into the fabric. Then it will be not only difficult to cope with them, but sometimes it is not at all possible.
It is necessary to pre-soak clothing to facilitate the cleaning process. Do not use too hot water.
Choose light clothes, gradually moving towards more polluted ones. It will not be superfluous to use a washboard here, and also stock up on a brush, but you can’t use it for delicate materials.
As for the cuffs and collars, they are rubbed with soap and then washed, after which the thing is completely soaked and washed. All labels indicate the manipulations that can be done with clothes, there are details about washing, drying and ironing. The water should be warm, but here you also need to pay attention to the type of fabric. Rinse several times until the liquid becomes clear, otherwise there will be smudges and traces of detergent on the things.
Soak
Soaking is important, it is an integral part of the washing procedure for any clothes. First of all, you want your clothes and underwear to be clean, and sometimes dirt just doesn't go away.
And even if you do not do everything manually, but use a washing machine, in some cases it is necessary to pre-soak the product, and only then use the device.
If this is not done, all the dirt will dissolve in the water, and things will be in it during the whole process, and if you soak, this can be avoided.
In some situations, this can be done after washing. Another tip that will help you quickly deal with pollution is the choice of soaking agent. You will need to prepare a special solution in advance. It is not recommended to simply pour the gel or pour the powder into the water and send clothes there. The mixture must be concentrated. As for the soaking time, three hours is enough for the dirt to dissolve and be easily removed from things. The temperature should not exceed 30 degrees (especially when it comes to delicate products).
If you want to process natural fabric, the water will be cold, which means that you need to soak a little longer. Many are interested in the process of soaking contaminated products with laundry soap, whether such a product can be used, and whether it will be useful.
If you decide to use it, you will need to wait about 10 hours to get the desired result. To clean heavily soiled items (for example, overalls), you need to spend more time.
There are certain instructions that you need to follow. You will need three tablespoons of soda ash, which are dissolved in ten liters of water. Clothing should remain in this mixture for a day, and the temperature initially reaches 40 degrees.
Surely, many people know that this cannot be done with natural fabrics, the soaking time should not exceed ten minutes, even if the pollution is strong. If iron marks are left on the clothes during ironing, you can soak the clothes. This is unpleasant, but not catastrophic, because the procedure can easily cope with this problem.
Rinsing
This is no less important than soaking and washing things. Here you can use synthetic detergents. It is recommended to do this in warm water, but at the final stage it is necessary to use cold water. The fibers of the fabric swell during the entire process, which means that the structure of the material is somewhat disturbed. With drying, the fibers shrink, the thing takes on its former shape, removing foreign particles of moisture. During drying, this deformation often persists, so things lose their original appearance.
If you want to avoid such a nuisance, it is necessary to rinse the clothes at the end with cold water, which will allow the products to keep their attractive appearance longer.
Even our grandmothers followed this rule when they washed things by hand. Separate natural fabric products, rinse them in another bowl, as they tend to leave a lot of powder on themselves. Wring things thoroughly between water changes, but don't overdo it. Experts say that five rinses will be enough to remove all excess detergent.
If you process clothes made of thin fabrics (for example, chiffon or silk), a piece of sugar with a proportion of one liter of water and a pinch of citric acid will help you here.
Dense silk items are rinsed in a slightly salted liquid. To keep colorful clothes bright, use ammonia, as it will fix the color, which is what we need. If you have enough skills, during the last rinse, you can add mascara of the color that your clothes are: the main thing is that the thing be solid. It is not recommended to do this unless you are sure of the result. Many are faced with increased electrification of clothing, so when rinsing, you can use a special antistatic agent, which is added to the water in an amount of no more than one cap.
Bags and other things
Washing clothes is not that difficult, but what about other items such as hats, accessories, tablecloths and home textiles? Surely, the answer to this question is of interest to many. If you need to wash your backpack, first find out what material it is made of. If it is a durable fabric, machine washing will be the best solution.
Such products often have powerful locks and various patches, so it is recommended to select the appropriate mode, the accessories should be fixed or wrapped with a cloth so that it does not break in the drum. If you have a leather bag, do not wash it yourself, it is better to take the product to a dry cleaner, since special processing of the thing is required here (at home, you can ruin the texture).
Bedding also needs constant care, especially the blanket. First of all, find out what type of filler is inside.
If this is a synthetic winterizer, you can send the product to the washing machine by selecting the delicate wash mode.
Bedding with natural filling (like down) requires dry cleaning, which is not possible at home.
The tablecloth is an indispensable attribute of the dining room, it is needed in the kitchen. It is no wonder that there are always certain impurities on it, because a person eats every day. First, it is important to treat the stains, and then decide what to do next. Often alcohol stains remain on the tablecloths, they must be blotted with a paper towel, and then the contaminated area should be covered with salt. This is recommended to be done immediately, after which it is worth rinsing the mark with hot water. Once you have dealt with the wine stain, you can dip the product in warm water, add washing powder, leave for a few hours, then use the machine.
It is recommended to deal with greasy traces as follows. Here, a real helper is the usual potato starch or talc. It is necessary to cover the area on the tablecloth with a white cloth, put a heavy object on top and leave for several hours. After that, the adsorbent is removed with a brush, and the product is sent to the washing machine.
Textile
Each material has its own characteristics. It is easier to remove stains from one surface than from another.
Silk
Natural silk belongs to the category of thin materials that require particularly careful handling. Such things are washed exclusively by hand, while using not hot, but warm water.
Some clothes may have a delicate setting, so you can use the washer in this case. As for drying, everything is normal here, such things need to be ironed through a rag, while things should be a little damp.
Viscose
Viscose can be called one of those materials that are processed by hand. Such clothes must be treated in the same way as with silk products, but you can pre-soak them for half an hour. Dissolve the powder in water, wash with massaging movements so as not to deform the product. It is impossible to unscrew, the material requires careful handling.
As for machine washing, choose the appropriate mode, but do not forget to turn off the spin cycle. Use a special bag so that the drum does not damage the fibers of the fabric.
Cotton
Items that contain 100% cotton are available for machine washing, as modern technology has a corresponding program. The temperature in this mode can reach 95 degrees. You can pre-soak cotton clothes if they are heavily soiled. Before washing it is important to sort things by type of fabric and color. It is not recommended to soak clothes with bright colors, otherwise they will fade.
Velveteen
Corduroy products require special treatment, so you need to study the rules so as not to damage things and not violate the structure of the fabric. The first thing to do is to rid the clothes of dust that collects in the folds of the material during wearing. It is much more difficult to remove it from a wet product, and sometimes it is not possible at all. Shake the thing, use a sticky roller or brush to go over the entire surface.
Once you've got rid of the trash, move on to the next step. You can not resort to machine wash, as at high speeds the structure will be broken, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, you will need to work manually. Prepare warm soapy water and place the item in it. Avoid bleaching powders and products that remove stains: this will protect the structure of the fabric.
Try not to wring out the garments too hard during the washing process, as linen clothes are too difficult to iron.
microfiber
Microfiber can be washed by hand or in a washing machine. Often, underwear and light items are made from such fabrics. Each product must be applied with a paste, which is prepared from water and soda. Then leave it for an hour, then dissolve the liquid soap in warm water and place the item there. You can lightly wipe the places where there are stains or heavy dirt.
To rinse, use running warm water, and then cold water (when you get rid of soap residue). At the final stage, prepare a solution of water with lemon juice or acid and rinse the product again several times.
Spandex
For those who don't know how to wash spandex, the following tip will be helpful. You will need to use the delicate mode of the machine: this way you can deal with any dirt. It is important to pay attention to the temperature so that clothes made from such a fabric do not lose their elasticity.
For delicate fabrics, use liquid detergents and do not exceed the set temperature. Due to this, the products will not harden, they will not remain in the fibers of the material, which is especially important. In order for the laundry to retain its shape, it is necessary to use special bags that are sold in almost every hardware store. You can also wash small items, socks, harnesses, laces.
Serious stains must be dealt with before you send the item to the machine or fill it with a mixture. Try to wash fresh dirt so that they do not have time to eat into the matter.
Make sure you know where it comes from so you can better understand how to deal with it. You can consult qualified dry cleaners if you are not sure you know what to do.
In some cases, it is better to entrust the processing of clothes to specialists so as not to completely spoil it. Follow simple guidelines, pay attention to labels, use life hacks, and you can extend the life of any item in your wardrobe. Care must be taken in the right way. Ignoring the instructions given by the manufacturer can exacerbate the problem, deprive the product of its former attractiveness, or even hopelessly spoil it.
Not every bag or pair of shoes can be machine washed. In most cases, ignoring the recommendations, this leads to serious deformation. This is especially noticeable in shoes: after washing, the sole acquires a convex shape, it is no longer possible to use it: the foot will bend. It is more expedient to carry out a hand wash using a brush, and it is also not recommended to soak the product for a long time.
Membrane clothing has become very popular in recent years. Membrane things are especially appreciated by people who prefer an active lifestyle, tourism and sports. Not only athletes know about the positive qualities of this material. Many young parents purchase membrane jackets and overalls for their babies, despite their high price. This is not surprising, because in such things, with their low weight, you can feel completely protected from the piercing wind and winter frosts. But there comes a time when laundry is required. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly wash clothes from the membrane. People think that after washing, they will spoil an expensive item due to the fact that the surface layer of the material will be deformed and the frame fabric will lose its functional properties. Therefore, in our article we will talk in detail about how to wash membrane clothes in a washing machine.
Membrane and its properties
Before we tell you what is required for washing membrane clothes, we suggest understanding what a membrane is and also finding out its properties.
The membrane fabric consists of several layers, the last (outer) of which is the thinnest film coated with a water-repellent coating. The basis of the material is made of synthetics, usually it is polyester. The membrane layer can be compared to a microscopic grid, which is made according to such a principle that external moisture does not get inside, but at the same time the human body fully breathes. In such clothes, you can comfortably engage in any active physical activities, as bodily fumes will freely go outside.
pros
- Waterproof.
Even in heavy rain, the membrane will not let water through, which means you will stay dry.
- Vapor permeability.
The pores of the membrane allow this material, as well as the body in it, to fully breathe.
- Not wind blown.
Despite the strong wind, you will feel comfortable in membrane clothing.
- Heat-saving properties.
Feeling of warmth and comfort even in severe frost.
- Ease.
Compared to things that have bulky insulation, whether natural or synthetic, membrane clothing is very light. Therefore, it is convenient to actively relax or play sports in nature. Moreover, p 
One does not need to put on a bunch of warm clothes.
- Repels external dirt well.
Minuses
- Clothing is made of synthetic materials, which is very important for people who are used to wearing only the most natural.
- Membrane items are expensive.
- They do not have enviable durability.
- They require special care and additional purchase of special water-repellent sprays and impregnations.
- Under a membrane jacket or overalls, you can not wear any kind of clothing. The best option is things on fleece and thermal underwear.
Choice of detergents
Having learned about the pros and cons of this material, you will ask yourself a natural question, how can you wash a membrane jacket?
The disadvantages of the membrane include the fact that in the absence of proper care, its smallest pores become clogged over time. And this leads to the fact that the fabric stops "breathing" and loses its vapor permeability.
Washing such fabrics in the wrong mode and with the use of unsuitable detergents can lead to leakage of the membrane.
The DWR impregnation layer is rather short-lived and after inaccurate wear and improper washing, it gradually wears off. And this directly leads to a decrease in the useful properties of this material.
From all of the above, the question arises, what means are best used for washing membrane clothes?
All experienced housewives know that ordinary washing powders rinse out rather poorly. When washing the membrane, it is better not to use such products, otherwise the unwashed powder will clog in the pores of the material. What is the best fit
You need to choose a liquid washing gel or specially designed preparations designed for membrane clothing. Of the latter, we can distinguish: a product developed on the basis of environmentally friendly components "Nikwax Tech Wash", a German concentrate for membrane fabrics "HEY-Sport Tex Wash", a Swiss product "Toko Eco Textile Wash", a well-washed and inexpensive gel "Denkmit Fresh Sensation ”, a special balm designed for washing polyester items and sportswear, which gently launders membrane fabric - “Domal Sport Fein Fashion”, liquid “Perwoll Sport & Active” and others.
Tip: in the absence of special means, when hand washing, use a simple 72% laundry soap.
How to wash a thing from a membrane fabric with your hands
You can wash clothes from the membrane both manually and in a washing machine. Hand washing is preferred, especially if the product label has a hand wash icon.
IMPORTANT! Before you start washing, take an interest in the information on the tag of your item.
Prepare a large basin of water at 30 degrees, with the addition of the necessary detergent. If there is no such house, grate a piece of laundry or natural baby soap. Dissolve it in water and prepare a warm soapy solution. Turn your clothes inside out, check all pockets and empty them of any debris. Dip the item in the water and start washing. At the same time, it is not recommended to crush the product strongly, as well as to soak it for a long time.
If there is visible dirt on the fabric, treat it with soap or a special agent and a soft sponge. It is impossible to rub the fabric strongly, otherwise the surface layer and impregnation will be broken. Places on clothing where there are taped seams should also not be rubbed.
At the end of washing, rinse the product well in cool water. Do this until the water in the basin is clean and clear.
IMPORTANT! When removing stains, do not use conventional stain removers and bleaches, as well as products containing chlorine. Persistent pollution is removed with the help of laundry soap or suitable preparations, which we have already described. The use of conditioners and industrial rinses is also undesirable for the water-repellent properties of the membrane fabric. Water temperatures above 40 degrees will cause the microscopic pores of the membrane to stick together.
Machine wash
IMPORTANT! Wash membrane clothing separately from other items. If this is a jumpsuit, then it is better to wash the jacket and pants separately. Ideally, the drum should be 1/3 free.
Before loading an item into the washing machine, you must complete the following steps.
- Clean the surface of the clothing from external dust and adhering dirt.
- Check and clean pockets.
- Turn the item inside out and fasten all locks and existing zippers.
- On the washing machine, set the manual or delicate washing mode with a water temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
- The maximum number of rinses is allowed. The "Spin" function must be disabled. The "Dry" mode is also not allowed.
- Pour in the required detergent or liquid washing gel. Powders and conditioners should not be used.
- Start washing.
Drying things from membrane fabric
Proper drying is no less important for membrane clothing than a quality wash. The temperature regime and suitable conditions are also important here, under which the membrane structure will not suffer. 
After you have washed the item, do not wring it out much, let alone twist it with your hands. Hang it on a coat hanger and gently squeeze out excess water. Leave for a while, let the water drain on its own. Then wrap the garment in a clean terry cloth. The soft fleece will absorb moisture. Next, you need to spread the material well with your hands and spread the thing on a horizontal surface covered with terry cloth. Dry clothes flat in a room with sufficient ventilation until they are completely dry.
IMPORTANT! In no case do not hang products made of membrane fabric on radiators or near heaters. Drying in the open rays of the sun is also prohibited.
Aftercare
If you want your things from the membrane to serve you for a long time, it is necessary from time to time to treat the surface of the material with special protective sprays or impregnations. Sprays are produced, respectively, as aerosols, which are simply sprayed onto the fabric. Impregnations are also sold in liquid form. To use them, it is necessary to prepare an aqueous solution of the required concentration. The dosage is indicated in the instructions for use of the drug. Clean clothes are rinsed in this solution and dried as described earlier.
Tip: it is better not to wait until the moment when the membrane begins to lose its necessary properties, but to use impregnation after each wash.
It is necessary to store things from the membrane in special cases or bags so that the pores do not become clogged with dust over time.
From our article, you learned how to care, namely, wash membrane clothes in a washing machine and by hand. You shouldn't do this often. For minor and individual contamination, it is better to use dry cleaning with natural soap and a soft sponge. With more complex and difficult to remove stains, it is better to contact a dry cleaner.
It all starts with preparing the linen for further manipulations. First you need to sort it:
- White to white, and color separately.
- It is better to separate children's things from the rest of the linen.
- It is better to sort things by type of fabric: synthetic materials should not be washed with linen or silk, as this will make it difficult to choose the mode of operation of the machine.
- Bed linen should be washed separately from clothes.
Sort by fabric type and color
The preparation of things for washing includes the following manipulations:
- Before loading things into the drum, you need to remove all small things from the pockets. They not only can suffer, but also increase the risk of damage to the washing machine.
- Pants and jeans should be freed from belts, everything superfluous should be removed from pockets. You also need to remove metal jewelry in the form of badges, chains and other accessories.
- Close all zippers on clothing.
- Ideally, all things should be turned inside out.
- On the label of the product you need to study the rules of washing. This will help to avoid mistakes when choosing a tool and mode.
- In order to save money, it is better to wash less often, but load a full drum, than to wash one thing every day.
The quality of cleaning the fabric largely depends on the detergent, so it must be selected depending on the type of product:
- For multi-colored products, it is better to choose powders and gels for colored items. They interfere with the shedding process. Therefore, you can put things of different colors in the drum of the washing machine.
- White products require a special powder with a slight bleaching effect. It should not be used for colored clothes, as this will lead to discoloration of the fabric.
- Delicate fabrics should be washed with liquid detergents, as they dissolve easily and are easily washed out of the spaces between the fibers of the material.
Choose the right detergent
In case of heavy soiling, pre-treatment of products may be required.
You need to select a product depending on the degree of pollution and the type of stain. If there are children in the family, then you need to make sure that there is always a remedy for removing stains of organic origin: grass, juices or blood.
There are several basic rules that will help solve the problem of pollution:
- You can pre-wash heavily soiled items with your hands before starting the cycle. To do this, you can use a soap solution in which to leave clothes for a while.
- After processing, you need to leave the thing alone, and only after a day send it to the machine.
- Several treatments may be required to remove stubborn stains.
- Many machines have a "pre-wash" mode. It involves two washing cycles, which allows you to get the desired result.
- For white cotton items, a bleach wash can be used. However, bleaches must be special, without chlorine.
How to properly and safely wash clothes in a modern washing machine?
Consider the choice of washing mode for different types of fabrics
It is important to select the optimal mode based on the type of clothing and material:
- The highest temperature is suitable for cotton. White cotton clothes can even be boiled.
- For delicate fabrics, you must strictly follow the "delicate wash" mode. This applies to both woolen fabrics and many other materials. After the end of the wash cycle, it is recommended to turn off the spin mode.
- For things that are not very dirty, it is better to set the “quick wash” mode. This will save a lot of time, electricity and water. In this case, the cleaning result will be good.
- Children's soiled clothes can be washed on the "Children's things", "Bio" or "Hand wash" mode.
- The most effective mode for removing stains is "hand wash".
Underwear
Gone are the days when clothes only had to be washed by hand. Modern units can delicately affect even the thinnest fabrics. There are a number of rules for washing underwear:
- The best option is "", but you can also choose to hand wash.
- For a bra, it is recommended to purchase a special bag, thanks to which it is not allowed to stretch the straps and get the so-called bones into the tank. The temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
- You only need to load the drum half way. This will prevent the product from twisting during washing.
- For washing, you need to choose products without bleach in the composition. This will prevent the loss of brightness and save the paint.
- Do not exceed the dosage of washing powder indicated in the instructions. Too much detergent can cause white streaks on dark fabrics due to too much lather.
Shoes
Many units have a function for washing shoes. However, even its use does not guarantee a qualitative effect, if you do not follow the recommendations of experts:
- It is impossible if it is of poor low quality, as well as products with a lot of rhinestones and other decorations.
- The laces must be removed from the shoes before being loaded into the machine.
- If sports shoes are heavily soiled, the soles should be cleaned under running water and the uppers wiped with a damp cloth. This is enough to remove sand and large pieces of dirt.
- You need to use liquid detergent.
- Wash shoes in a special bag. If it is not there, the space between the shoes should be laid with old towels.
- The spin function must be disabled. Otherwise, the pair will deform and lose its appearance.
Drying after washing is equally important. It is better to use one of two drying options:
- Use an electric clothes dryer. The main thing is to set the appropriate mode for a particular fabric.
- Dry clothes outdoors. This option is preferred.
Like it or not, each of us faces laundry at some point. Most often, washing leads to confusion and therefore many consider this activity tedious. We will tell you how to wash things without any complications!
Sorting and preparing clothes:
1. Check clothing labels first. This information can tell you the full set of requirements that the manufacturer advises you to follow in order to keep your clothes in their original form for a long time. The international symbols used on labels can tell you everything you need to know about how to care for your clothes. 
If the label contains information that looks like the picture, it will indicate the temperature (in degrees Celsius) at which the manufacturer recommends washing the product. If you see painted hands and no number, this means that the item should only be washed by hand. The "X" sign means that the product should not be washed, only dry cleaning is possible.
- The triangle indicates the whitening rules. A white triangle means that the product can be bleached, a black triangle or a crossed out one means that this cannot be done.
- A square with a circle inside will tell you in detail about the rules for squeezing your clothes. One dot means low speed, two dots mean normal and "X" means no spinning in the centrifuge.
- The sign in the form of a box means that the product must be dried unfolded; a twisted and crossed out square means that the product cannot be squeezed out; a square with three vertical stripes indicates that vertical drying is recommended; a square with one horizontal stripe means that the product needs to be dried in a stretched form
- The image of the iron indicates the acceptable ironing rules. The more dots on the iron, the higher the temperature you can use. The crossed out symbol on the iron indicates that ironing is prohibited. 
2. Sort out your dirty clothes, divide them into different groups, each of which you will wash separately: 
- White clothes.
- Light clothing. These include all bed colors.
- Dark clothes. Also dividing this group into black things, dark blue, dark green and all shades of red.
- Towels and rags. When washing this group, add two tablespoons of white vinegar as the water is poured into the machine to kill bacteria and get rid of musty smells.
- Underwear.
- Delicate items.
3. Prepare all your clothes. Check pockets for any items. Also, turn garments with large buttons inside out to prevent shock from inside the washing machine during washing. 
4. Also, if there are difficult stains, remove them before starting the wash and in accordance with the instructions indicated on the label. 
Laundry of your things
1. Now let's go directly to the process washing your things. The packaging of the laundry detergent (powder, gel, capsule or powder in a soluble shell) should contain information on the amount needed to wash a specific amount of things. For the most effective use of your product, use the minimum amount indicated if the water is soft. If you need to add bleach, then put it in the appropriate dispenser. Always handle bleach with care as it can harm your skin, eyes and clothing. 
2. Set your washing machine to the correct water temperature. Colored clothes can be washed in warm water, while white fabrics, in most cases, can be washed in hot water without fear. In order to kill unwanted bacteria from linen, especially pillowcases, you need hot water. 
Remember that hot water can shrink things.
3. Place your clothes in the washing machine according to the divided groups and without exceeding the load capacity, i.e. leave some free space so that there is not too much laundry. 
4. After washing, the clothes should be shaken out so that they dry faster and have a neater appearance. 
5. Remove all your items immediately after drying! Do not leave wet clothes in the drum, make sure the washing machine is completely empty. Make sure the detergent drawer is completely clean. Since a full tray left after washing will not allow the parts of the machine to dry out. Better take it out of the car and throw the rest in the trash.
6. In the next step, distribute the wet clothes in the appropriate drying mode for each item, regardless of color. 
7. After drying, iron those things that are not contraindicated, place the ironed products on a hanger to prevent wrinkles. Place the rest of your clothes neatly on a shelf.
Washing should be done about once a week, unless you have a large load of dirty laundry, such as small children.
- Do not wash items in the washing machine if you suspect they may shed or shrink.
- Be sure to carefully study the temperature of the wash cycle.
- If you have a large amount of dirty laundry, do not overload the washing machine, it is better to split this load between two wash cycles.
- Make sure not to add too much detergent or bleach.
- Wash only a few jeans at a time! Denim clothes take up a lot of space and can overload the washing machine.
- And in order to disperse boredom during laundry, try listening to radio stations or watching interesting programs.
Hand washing is not as popular as it used to be, since almost every home has a washing machine. But it is she who will perfectly help out if the device breaks down. In addition, there are things that require only hand washing. This will keep their appearance for a long time. How to wash by hand? This is discussed in the article.
What is not machine washable?
On the tags of many things there is an icon - a basin of water with a lowered hand. This means that washing in the machine is prohibited. Most manufacturers are reinsured so that if a defect in machining occurs, they will not be held liable. But often the device worsens the appearance of things. The machine is not suitable for some dirt.
Hand wash items contaminated with oily products - gasoline, machine oil, kerosene. Penetrating the rubber elements of technology, they corrode them. If the contamination is high, vapors of combustible components may cause an explosion. Do not wash items made of leather and its substitute in the appliance, as they will lose their shape and color.
Hand washing will become suitable for lace items, as the normal cycle will cause tears in the fabric. It is also needed for products with a rigid shape - suits, coats, hats. But processing in the basin is also prohibited. Preferably, take it to the dry cleaners. So, compared to machine wash, hand wash is good for everything. The exceptions are things that need chemical treatment.
Preparation
Next moment. Before learning how to wash by hand, you should learn how to prepare for this job. It is necessary to take 2 basins, detergent, rinse aid, rubber gloves, dirty things. The container must be placed so that the process is convenient. To do this, you can place a board on the bathroom or put a chair.
Rubber gloves must be used to protect the skin of the hands from exposure to detergents. Aggressive substances corrode the skin, after which redness and cracks form on it. And gloves will serve as protection against many adverse effects.
Sorting
An important issue is not only how to wash by hand, but also how to sort things. It is necessary to separate the products, as before machine processing. White and colored items should be washed separately. Colored products must be divided by color. Delicate fabrics must be washed separately. First there are light, lightly soiled things, and then dark and dirty things.
Water needs to be changed as it gets dirty. If it has become colored, the product has faded. It should be changed, otherwise the rest of the tissues may also be stained. It is possible to process products similar in color.
What temperature is needed?
The water temperature should be the one required for the specific product. It is important that the hands are comfortable. Therefore, the maximum indicator will be 50 degrees. It is not uncommon for the tags to be removed as they rub against the skin. You can select the temperature based on the type of fabric. Natural materials (linen, cotton) can be washed in any water. Products from them do not shrink and do not stretch, and colored ones rarely shed.
For silk and wool, the water temperature should be 30-40 degrees. Things made of such materials must be handled carefully, not squeezed. Viscose needs cold water - no more than 30 degrees, and for synthetic fabrics (dacron, acrylic, lycra) - 40-50. Combined materials are best washed in water of 40-50 degrees. A suitable temperature preserves the appearance of the product.
Choice of remedy
How to wash things by hand? To do this, you need to choose a suitable tool, which has a special mark. Hand wash powders include less aggressive substances that are safer for hands. The powder should dissolve in water. Granules corrode things, and gel will be the best solution. This tool is suitable for things that need to be processed only at low temperatures.
Laundry soap is considered an effective tool, which copes with complex pollution, while having a gentle effect on the skin of the hands. It won't cause allergies. Soap is more suitable for underwear that comes into direct contact with the skin. Oxygen bleach is used to remove stains, retain color. It can be used for white and colored laundry.
It is used for white things made from natural materials. With it, it will be possible to remove stains and dullness. Chlorine bleach is considered aggressive, and its fumes are harmful. Artificial materials (lavsan, lycra, acrylic) cannot be treated with alkaline products. Natural fabrics should not be washed with enzymes. You need to choose the right tools so that things serve for a long time.
How to wash by hand? Procedure
We need to sort out one more thing. This is how to wash by hand. You need to choose a convenient place, it can be indoors or outdoors. In a basin you need to collect hot water of a suitable temperature. Then you need to add powder or gel to it. It is necessary to form foam. The crystals should dissolve. If washing will take place with soap, you just need to put it next to the basin.
Further. How to wash jeans by hand? The procedure is the same as with other products. For enhanced washing, things are placed in foamy water, and you can wash after 15-20 minutes. Heavily soiled fabrics are soaked for 2-3 hours, and bed linen - overnight. Products must be thoroughly rubbed, especially in places of contamination.
How to wash things by hand so that the result will please? You can take a washboard, from which dirt goes away much faster. If washing takes place with laundry soap, the product must be soaped in advance. At the end, it must be squeezed out, transferred to a bowl for rinsing. This is the answer to the question of how to wash clothes by hand. This is how almost all clothes are processed.
Rinsing
You need to do this 2 times - in warm and cold water. The first procedure will remove the foam, and the second will refresh the thing. You can rinse a few more times. Then the clothes must be wrung out, but do it in such a way as not to deform the fabric. Delicate materials are not wrung out, they are wrapped in a dry towel.
After that, you need to hang or lay out things on the dryer. If they are in the sun, it is important to turn everything inside out. Keep in mind that items made of wool and cashmere stretch when dried vertically. After drying, the washed products will be clean. You can pet them.
Features of hand washing
And finally. Can I wash it with automatic powder by hand? In principle, yes, but ... Although washing with it will work, but, nevertheless, it is undesirable to do this. Handmade powder has more gentle components that damage the skin of the hands less.
Hand washing is carried out according to the following rules:
- Do not leave clothes in the basket for a long time, as washing will be more difficult.
- Soaking simplifies the work, so it is used with most fabrics.
- First you need to wash the cleanest clothes, then the ones with medium soiling, and then the dirtiest ones.
- For difficult stains, use a washboard or brush.
- For delicate materials, a lower temperature is used.
- There are special tools for each fabric.
- Cuffs and collars are first treated with soap and a brush, and then washed.
- Before processing, the powder must be completely dissolved.
- When rinsing, the water must be changed.
- Delicate materials must be washed carefully so as not to stretch them.
- Silk, wool, cashmere should not be twisted, you just need to squeeze a little.
Clothes labels usually indicate what procedures can be done with it. This applies to washing, ironing, bleaching. If you follow all the recommendations, you can save the appearance of the product.