First time you've heard of stain remover wipes? Or anti stain laundry wipes? Don't worry, these are a relatively modern invention that are offered to replace laundry detergents and stain removers. But they are definitely worth trying, and now you'll see why.
Well, let's understand how wipes for removing stains from clothes work.
Where to buy wipes for washing?
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What are laundry wipes
Such wipes come in three kinds, the first to protect fabrics from sudden dyeing, the second not only protects against shedding, but also contains laundry detergent, and the third kind uses bleach instead of powder. To know what kind of wipes you buy, you need to look at the instructions, there are also those that only protect the fabric from dyeing, in which case the laundry detergent will still have to be added.
Pros of washing with wipes:
- Most importantly, you can wash different colored fabrics together and not be afraid that they will stain each other.
- Wipes do not leave streaks on the fabric, unlike powder.
- Wipes are easy to use in the basin and in the washing machine.
- They are a great time saver, saving detergents and electricity.
- And if you buy tissues with a bleaching effect, they can remove stains.
Important: These wipes are great for delicate fabrics.
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The composition of the wipes
The material of the cloth is mostly viscose or polyester. They cost comparable to mid-priced powders.
Directions for use
Use these wipes in a washing machine.
- Load the laundry together with the cloths, one such cloth is designed for 3-5 kg of laundry. The detergent in it is about as much as in two measuring cups of powder.
Lifecycle: if you need to wash less laundry, just cut the cloth in half.
- Don't forget to pour in detergent if your wipes are only designed to protect your laundry from staining.
- On the washing machine, select the desired program according to the type of laundry.
- Start the wash.
- Then take out the laundry and dispose of the wipes.
When washing by hand.
- At the bottom of a basin or other container for washing, put a cloth, if necessary add powder.
- Add water, wait for the powder to dissolve.
- Wash and rinse thoroughly.
- Hang laundry to dry and discard wipes.
Important: Wipes are not water-soluble, so they should not be flushed down the toilet. You could clog the sewer system. Throw the wipes in the garbage can.
What to look for when choosing wipes
Wipes come in neutral scents as well as a variety of fragrances. Read the contents carefully before you buy.
The most famous laundry wipes on the market
Home collection are sold in Fix Price, in a pack of 15. They serve only to protect the items from staining during molting. Also, even the manufacturer does not recommend using them when washing new clothes.
Tech Handy wipes from LG Household - for many, it may be important that these wipes are made of hypoallergenic material, hence the slightly above average price.
Paclan - wipes that only protect against staining, but they are inexpensive and made in China. There are 20 wipes in one pack.
Heitman - come in different types with whitewash and wash white laundry, and also protect against staining, one wash may require 2 to 3 wipes, depending on how your clothes are shedding.
Important: The range of washcloths is constantly replenished and it's worth checking the reviews before buying.
Another innovation is the wipes for stain removal. Their task is to remove fresh stains from different surfaces, including fabrics. They can be used if, for example, you just spilled something on yourself. Of course, they do not remove everything, and their usefulness is quite questionable, but it is convenient to have them at hand. You can try to use these wipes to remove stains from outerwear.
Important: these are not wet wipes and therefore they are not suitable for personal hygiene. The wipes are impregnated with a special chemical solution to remove stains.
The best-known stain-removing wipes on the market are
House Lux Wet Stain Remover Wipes - 20 in a pack, only 27 rubles. They do not cope with complicated stains at all, but they can remove something simple.
Noisy wet wipes for stain removal from Faberlic - in a pack of 20 pieces - cost differently, in the neighborhood of 150 rubles - help for fresh dirt, but are useless for old and dry spots.
Conclusions
Innovation is always a good thing. Laundry cloths will no longer allow you to sort white and colored things, because they protect things from staining. But you should choose carefully, because you can buy cloths without detergent.
As for the stain removal wipes, they are convenient to take with you on the road to get rid of suddenly appeared stains, but because of the not very airtight packaging they can quickly dry out.
