Many people are used to washing clothes and throwing them into the washing machine, turning on the automatic washing mode even if it is finished. In fact, this does not ensure that the clothes are clean and durable, and is not conducive to maintaining the colour, texture and shape of the clothes. Here are some common sense tips on how to wash your clothes correctly.
I. Washing in the right way according to different textures.
1. Cotton Clothes
Hand washing should be done by dissolving the detergent in water below 30°C. Avoid direct contact of the detergent with the clothes. Wash the clothes gently and do not twist them vigorously. Cotton collars should not be scrubbed vigorously. It is recommended to use Collar Cleaner and apply it to the collar and cuffs for 2 minutes, then wash as normal, and the clothes will be as clean as new.
When washing in a washing machine, add colour bleach. For hand washing, rinse once after washing, then bleach with colour bleaching liquid, and finally rinse with water. This will make the colour of the clothes long and new, not easy to fade.
Be extra careful when washing cotton bras. Soak in detergent solution for a while, rub gently, then rinse with cold water and dry with a towel. If you want to machine wash it, you should put it into a laundry bag and wash it mainly with weak washing, not dehydrating, but it is better to hand wash the cotton bras with breast pads.
2. Woolen Clothes
Woolen clothes cannot be washed with ordinary detergents and should be washed with silk and wool detergents. Before washing woolen clothes, you should fold the cuffs and hem inwards, fasten the buttons, and then turn the jumper out from the inside to the outside before washing.
For machine washing, put wool clothes into a laundry bag before putting them into the washing machine, without soaking, and select the pure wool washing programme of the washing machine.
For hand washing, use lukewarm water not exceeding 40°C, soak in fully dissolved washing liquid for about 5 minutes, slowly squeeze and gently knead the garment, and then rinse it until it is clean. For the last wash, add an appropriate amount of fabric softener.
3. Chemical Fibre Clothes
If you use a washing machine, put it into a laundry bag and wash it with a weak water current for 3 minutes. Polyester fibres are more prone to yellowing. When bleaching, do not use chlorine bleach, but oxygen bleach.
This type of clothing is prone to static electricity and hair particles, so after washing, it should be soaked in water with fabric softener for 2-4 minutes, then take it out to dry, so as to keep the clothing new and comfortable to wear for a long time.
4. Silk Clothes
Silk clothing is fragile and is not suitable for alkaline detergents, use neutral silk and wool detergents.
For non-premium silk fabrics, dissolve the detergent in hot water not higher than 40°C, immerse the clothes and stir gently, then rinse with clean water. For the last wash, add an appropriate amount of fabric softener. You can also add a little vinegar to the water and soak for 5 minutes to keep colours bright and prevent discolouration.
Easy to decolourisation of dark and printed clothing should not be soaked in washing solution, once the decolouration should be immersed in water rinse.
Precious silk fabrics should be dry-cleaned.
5. Hemp clothes
To test whether linen clothes will shrink, take a small corner of the fabric and dip it in water, if the shrinkage is not big, then you can wash it, otherwise you should dry clean it.
The washing liquid should be dissolved in water below 30°C and then put into the clothes to avoid direct contact between the clothes and the undiluted washing liquid.
Hemp coloured clothes should not be washed in the washing machine together with other clothes, but should be washed separately and then put in a cool place to dry. The spinning time should be maintained for about 3 minutes.
6. Velvet clothes
For stained velour garments, wipe with a small flannel cloth moistened with turpentine. Then soak the velour garment in an alkaline detergent solution and brush gently with a soft bristle brush until clean.
Do not brush or rub flannel garments in water, as the fluff will fall out.
If corduroy clothing is stained, be sure to wipe with the stripes when washing, otherwise the pile will be damaged. It is not advisable to turn the inner layer of the wash, because the inner layer than the outer layer of the more taboo friction, which will not protect the pile, but will lead to the shedding of the pile.
7. Jeans Clothes
After washing with liquid laundry detergent, add fabric softener and soak for 2-4 minutes to keep colours fresh, soft and comfortable.
The older they are, the more comfortable they will be and the more colours will fade. To avoid colours being stained on other garments, wash separately from other garments.
Do not use chlorine bleach as the colours will fade badly.
To avoid wrinkles and distortions, limit the spinning time to about 3 minutes.
II. Attention to Water Temperature and Detergent
It is very important to pay attention to the water temperature and detergent choice when washing as they directly affect the washing effect and the protection of clothes.
1. Effect of water temperature
Warm water washing can better dissolve the detergent and improve the stain removal effect compared with cold water washing. Warm water can improve the solubility of the detergent, prompting the detergent to react better with the stains, accelerating the removal of dirt on the surface of the clothes. Especially for stubborn stains such as grease stains and paint stains, warm water can break down and dissolve them more effectively, making it easier to restore cleanliness to clothes. However, certain special fabrics such as silk and wool should not be washed in warm water and should be cleaned in cold water or by hand.
Higher water temperature for laundry will have better stain removal effect, but not the higher the better. Commonly used enzyme-enriched laundry detergent about 40 ℃ or so enzyme to play the best effect, the temperature is too high or too low will reduce the activity of the enzyme. Protein-based stains on clothing tend to solidify in the fibres of the clothing at high temperatures, making the stains more difficult to remove.
2. Effect of detergent:
When choosing antimicrobial laundry detergents, it is important to pay attention to the effectiveness of the product on representative germs, as well as the amount used. Antibacterial laundry detergent performance differences are reflected in the type of bactericidal and the amount of use, the lower the dosage indicates that its bactericidal decontamination performance is better.
Traditional detergents may contain more chemical additives, which may have some impact on the environment and human body. Laundry detergents pay more attention to the gentleness and environmental friendliness of the ingredients, using less or no hard chemicals and adding more laundry care ingredients, which are suitable for delicate and soft laundry cleaning.
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III. Choosing the right washing machine
The washing machine also affects the cleaning effect of your clothes. Choose a washing machine that suits your needs, and you need to set the right washing programme and spin speed on the washing machine to ensure the washing effect of your clothes.
First of all, wash ratio is an important indicator of the performance of the washing machine, which is directly related to the washing quality and cleaning effect. Generally speaking, a wash-to-clean ratio of 0.7 or above is a passing standard, while reaching 0.91 is a higher level, indicating that the washing machine can wash clothes better and make them cleaner. In addition, the capacity of the washing machine is also a factor to be considered when choosing. The capacity should be chosen according to the number of family members and laundry needs to ensure that it can meet daily laundry needs and avoid wasting resources or space Insufficient. The energy efficiency rating reflects the energy consumption of the washing machine when it is in operation. Choosing a washing machine with a higher energy efficiency rating can save energy and reduce unnecessary extra expenditure.1 The spinning function of a washing machine is closely related to the spinning speed. Choosing the right spin speed can improve the washing and drying effect. It is generally recommended to choose a washing machine with 1,200 to 1,400 revolutions per minute (rpm) for better spinning effect.
Different types of washing machines, such as wave and drum, have their own advantages and applicable scenarios. While wave washing machines are suitable for users who focus on practicality and cost-effectiveness, drum washing machines are more suitable for users who pursue a high quality of life and need to wash high-grade clothes. Drum washing machines are gradually becoming the mainstream in the market because they cause less damage to clothes, have a variety of washing modes, and can be used for washing and drying in one machine. Inverter washing machines are more energy-efficient than fixed-frequency washing machines, and can adjust the output power according to the weight of the clothes and the selected washing programme, providing more professional clothes handling capacity.
IV. Attention to the Care of Clothes
You should pay attention to the care of your clothes to avoid abrasion and deformation. For example, avoid rubbing the clothes too hard. Soak the clothes in water first and then rub them gently. Avoid drying certain garments (e.g. wool and silk) in the washing machine, and prefer drying them flat.
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