In today's world, it would seem that all processes are automated, including household moments. However, there is a certain minimum of rules that every housewife should know. Consider, for example, the most common mistakes when washing things in the washing machine.
Things that should not be washed. Before you start washing, pay attention to the tag, which is on every thing, but which is often cut off without even reading it.
There are a number of fabrics that should not be washed at all, but only do a "dry cleaning". For example, items made of leather, suede, and natural silk should be sent to a dry cleaner. Underwear, including bras, should be washed in special containers.
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Wool is also better to undergo "dry cleaning", but you can still wash it, but carefully. This should be a hand wash in cool water and only natural, preferably horizontal drying, machine drying such things is contraindicated, they can strongly shrink or deform.
Please note: Elastan swimwear and underwear should not be washed by machine, as they tear quickly and are no longer suitable for changing.
The label "dry clean" may be on dyed fabrics, which can be easily washed and discolored. To be sure, it is better to test the dye resistance before washing by applying detergent to the hidden part of the garment with a cotton ball, and see if the dye stays on it and if the color on the garment does not change. If all is well, you can soak the clothes in water with detergent, then rinse them well, without exposing them to strong mechanical action.
- Sorting the Laundry
Before you start washing, many people sort it by color. White, color, 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 mode. It is better to wash small batches, but the same type of things.
- Washing volume
Very often we load laundry into the washing machine at the rate of "as much as we can". This is fundamentally wrong, each machine is designed for a certain volume of laundry, and if you constantly exceed it, the washing machine will quickly fall into disrepair. Also, for washing machines with built-in dryer, the amount of laundry to be dried should be half the maximum load of the drum. In this way, the laundry will dry evenly and things will not spoil.
To calculate the approximate volume of laundry to be loaded, you can use the following dry weight parameters in grams:
Linens:
Duvet cover - 700
Linen - 500
Pillow stick - 200
Bath towel - 600
Jeans - 600
Bathrobe - 1200
Jacket - 1100
Pants - 500
Shirt - 300
Please note: different types of fabric absorb different amounts of moisture.
The drum should also be loaded on the basis of the volume and type of fabric, depending on this, the volume of dry laundry increases in the following percentage ratio
Cotton - 0%
Synthetics - 50%
Wool - 70%
- Close the zippers
You should close all the zippers on the garment you are washing, especially the metal ones, so as not to damage the laundry. The serrations can snag and tear the fabric, as well as scratch the inside of the machine itself.
- Undo the buttons.
Buttons, on the other hand, should be left undone, because buttons can tear out fabric and ruin things when the centrifuge is running. This also applies to buttons.
- Check the pockets.
It's very common to get needed documents, money, or other things that get forgotten in your pockets in the wash. Make it a rule to check jeans and jackets before washing. In addition to spoiled items, there is a risk to spoil the washing machine itself stuck coin, keys, and other metal objects.
- The amount and quality of detergent.
Pay attention to the amount of detergent loaded into the washing machine. If you use too much, the powder will not rinse out well and leave streaks on the clothes, as well as there may be a large amount of foam, which will simply kill the machine. Detergents for hand washing should not be used in washing machines because of the abundant foam. If there is too little powder, things will not wash well.
Important: the amount of detergent does not depend on the amount of laundry loaded, but on the amount of water filled. Therefore, you should use the same amount of powder, even if the washing volume is different.
It is a good idea to wash the sheets without detergent afterwards to avoid unnecessary allergies.
- Use of bleach.
Chlorine-containing substances are very good at removing stains and bleach fabric, but
With frequent use, such means spoil things, thinning the fibers of the fabric. Today there is a huge number of analogues, without chlorine, which also cope with stains, but take care of your clothes. Carefully read the contents of stain removers.
- Do not leave washed laundry in the machine.
After washing, do not leave clean laundry in the drum for a long time. Clothes crumple and also a musty smell may appear, and if the laundry is forgotten, then the mold, which is very problematic to remove.
- Mechanical impact.
With a lot of friction, the fabric quickly becomes thin and deteriorates, especially underwear made of delicate fabrics. If you rub the stain heavily, you can damage the fabric, the same applies to boiling, with its frequent use the fabric quickly becomes worthless, so you should use this method, 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 stained thing at once.
There are also a few rules of washing, which relate to the washing machine and its care.
- Proper installation.
A modern automatic washing machine should stand evenly, on the level. Any misalignment can spoil the operation of the centrifuge, increase the wear and tear of the washing machine parts, and on top of everything else also spoil your floor. If the machine moves during operation, it will create additional vibration, noise, the machine can move and scratch the flooring.
- Interruptions between washes.
If you have accumulated a lot of laundry, it is better to load the washing machine without making long pauses. There is an opinion that the machine needs to cool down and only after a couple of hours to load again, it is not true! When the machine is still hot, it uses the accumulated heat for the next washing, thereby reducing electricity consumption. Such washing is more ergonomic and efficient.
- Cleaning and drying the washing machine.
After completing the wash, the machine should be wiped dry inside and left open to evaporate any excess moisture. Dirt can accumulate in the rubber folds of the drum, and over time, mold and unpleasant odors can occur. The detergent and conditioner tray should also be completely removed, cleaned and dried.
Lint and dirt accumulate in the filter and drain hose of washing machines, if you notice that the machine drains water slower, this is the first sign of a clog, you should disconnect the drain hose and clean it.
On a side note: to clean the internal parts of the machine, run it once every six months, empty, at a temperature of 90C. To get rid of limescale, add citric acid instead of washing powder.
