How to properly wash things in a washing machine are vital secrets. How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine. Selection of the optimal mode for different types of fabric

In the harsh Russian climate one cannot do without warm outerwear in the autumn-winter period. And in spring the return of cold weather is not uncommon. In every wardrobe or pantry, for the time being, a demi-season coat is hidden, which will then be replaced by a winter one, insulated with filler and fur details. The very outerwear that will not only warm in bad weather, but also represent our image in the cold season of autumn and winter. And like any clothing, it needs periodic cleaning (or washing). Dry-cleaning services, which have grown considerably in price since the immemorial Soviet times, increasingly make the consumer wonder whether it is possible to wash a coat in a washing machine and not spoil the thing, while saving a lot.

Preparation rules

You can wash your coat in this way at home so that it does not shrink, deform, fade, become covered with pellets and at the same time freshen up, get rid of dirt and stains in the collar, cuffs or sleeve edges, in the area of \u200b\u200bcarrying bags and pockets. To do this, you just need to follow the immutable rules of preparing a coat for washing in a washing machine, so as not to regret the results.

Exploring the label

First, you need to determine whether the product can be subjected to water treatments by carefully studying the information indicated on the coat label. They will help to establish the composition of the material (natural or artificial) from which it is made: top of the product, lining, decoration. In addition, the pictograms on the tag can be used to determine whether washing is allowed in this particular case: manual or automated, using a washing machine. If the icon is not crossed out(a basin or square with a circle inscribed in it, representing a washing machine), the coat can be washed at home.

If the manufacturer crossed out the corresponding pictogram, all responsibility for the actions to put the outerwear in order falls on the shoulders of the consumer, since, at best, dry cleaning is prescribed for the product.

We take into account the material

Having decided to wash in a washing machine, you need to pay attention to the peculiarities of the behavior of various coat materials in the process: natural, artificial (synthetic), blended.

A demi-season coat made of natural materials, made of cotton, wool, drape, cashmere, suede, can be washed in an automatic machine with the permission of the manufacturer indicated on the label, carefully observing the delicate washing cycle without spinning so as not to deform the product.

If the manufacturer is against, it is better not to risk it and use an alternative dry cleaning, at worst, hand wash. The cost of a coat made of such materials is incomparable with the savings from washing.

Suede leather will also require special means for leather products. A corduroy short coat is unlikely to withstand a machine wash, as well as a product with leather sleeves, let alone a leather coat. Any leather - natural or artificial - will not survive an encounter with a basin or a typewriter.It is quite possible to try to wash boucle gently using the delicate mode without spinning.

How to wash your own autumn polyester or bolognese coat (that is, from synthetic materials) from dirt will be indicated by the pictogram on the “Machine wash” label and the temperature of the water - 40 degrees.

A winter coat, as a rule, is insulated with a filler, natural (for example, down-feather) or artificial (sintepon, holofiber). It is better to take a product with camel filler to a dry cleaner. Sometimes the manufacturer allows it to be washed by hand. Down can be washed in a special mode in an automatic machine, if it is quilted together with the top of the product... You can also wash a synthetic winterizer or a coat with holofiber: the stitch will prevent the filler from sliding down, allowing you to keep the shape of the product.

Outerwear on padding polyester or with holofiber is not difficult to put in order at home using an automatic machine, moreover, it can be squeezed out using a centrifuge. It is undesirable to wring out a downy product in this way. It is necessary to allow the water to drain and then gently spread, break up the lumps of fluff, evenly distribute it between the top and the lining.

The lining is usually made from a man-made fiber (polyester or rayon). When giving shape to a washed coat, make sure that the lining also spreads well and does not subsequently look out from under the cuffs or hem of the product.

Colors

The color of outerwear that undergoes home machine washing should not suffer in the process: shedding, acquire unusual shades and stains, whitish spots. Much depends not only on the selected mode, but also on the detergents used.

You should first check the resistance of the dye to water procedures.

It is enough to try washing a small piece of cloth in warm water and detergent. If the water does not stain, then the damaged appearance from the water procedure does not threaten the product.

A white coat may not always be subject to additional bleaching, it depends on the composition of its material. It can be good for a cotton product; viscose or polyester fabric can easily turn yellow and lose the strength of the fibers.

A light-colored product also quickly becomes dirty, but you cannot use bleach. The fashionable black color of outerwear can lose its intensity, depth with frequent washing, the appearance of an extraneous shade is possible. Should pick up special detergent for black laundrywhich will keep the color of the product longer. Bright colors also have their own detergents that extend the life of the product.

Cleaning products

All washing powders and liquid products, gels are differentiated by purpose. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging and clarify for clothes from which material and what colors the product is intended for, whether it is suitable for machine washing or only for hand washing. Usually the word “Automatic” on a box or bottle immediately warns of the intended use of the contents for a machine process. When washing outerwear, it is preferable to use liquid products, gels or fine powders, traces of which do not remain on the fabric at the end of the process.

You can use a rinse conditioner to better remove detergent residues if it is not included in the used gel (the so-called 2 in 1).

Choosing a program

You should first familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the home unit when washing delicate items such as coats. Modern models have a large number of all kinds of functions designed to facilitate home washing. It will not be difficult to choose the right option for a particular case yourself. The most modest automatic washing machines have a mode in their repertoire "Handwash", providing a gentle process for delicate fabrics.

Of great importance for a high-quality result is the temperature regime, which, as a rule, is tied to the washing regime.

For natural and artificial materials of a coat, a filler of a sufficiently low water temperature (maximum 30-40C.) In accordance with the composition of the product, you can choose the modes "Synthetics 40", "Cotton 40", quick wash "Mini 30", for mixed fabrics "Mix 30" , "ECO Cotton 40", "Wool 40". Higher temperatures can lead to shrinkage and deformation of the product, discoloration, and the appearance of pellets. There were models that provide washing in cold water. This is the best setting for camel-filled wool. There are special programs for washing woolen and downy items, they are indicated by the corresponding icons - pictograms: "Roll of wool" and "Feather".

It is important to program an additional or repeated rinse in the washing process in order to completely free the product from residual detergents and to avoid subsequent stains on the fabric after drying.

To wash products that cannot be wrung out, you need to turn off the spinning process (centrifuge) in the program or reduce the number of revolutions of the centrifuge to an acceptable one. In the "Hand wash" mode, spinning is usually not provided.

Step-by-step instruction

Correctly washing your coat in a washing machine at home and getting a good result will help adherence to a certain sequence of steps:

• We study the label on the coat, determine the possibility and the proposed washing conditions; compare with the previously studied capabilities of the home washing machine.
• We empty the coat pockets, remove (unfasten or carefully strip off) fur and large metal parts, fasten all available zippers (and on the pockets too), turning the product inside out.
• We carefully load the item into the car.
• We close the drum, measure and load the pre-selected detergent in the required amount.
• We turn on the automatic machine in the network, turn the water regulator to the working position.

• Set the washing program selected in advance on the machine control panel ("Hand wash" or material + temperature mode, "Additional rinse", centrifuge speed).
• We press the button that launches the program.
• At the end of the specified program, open the drum; Carefully removing the coat, we immediately place it on a “coat hanger” or on a place prepared in the bathroom for the outflow of excess water.
• When the excess water drains, the coat can be lightly squeezed without twisting to remove excess water and gently straightened so that there are no creases.
• The coat is placed to dry in a well-ventilated place.

How to dry?

Improper drying after washing can negatively affect the appearance of the coat, deform it. In places of creases and folds of the fabric of the product, dye can form. For vertical drying, you can use a hanger ("coat hanger") of a suitable size so that the shoulders and back of the clothes do not stretch out. Can be dried horizontallyby spreading and straightening the coat according to the shape of the product. You will have to monitor the process and turn it over for even drying. In both cases, the place should be well ventilated so that the item does not absorb foreign odors or acquire a musty, musty aroma.

Do not dry the coat on radiators and other heating devices, in direct sunlight: it can become covered with spots, leaks, creases, and burn out in places.

How to remove stains?

It is advisable to try to remove stains on outerwear before starting the general wash. You can ideally do this at home if you have patience. The main thing is not to delay the moment of removal: the fresher the stain, the easier it is to remove it. It would be nice to know the nature of the spot. If blood accidentally gets on your clothes from an accidental wound, you just need to first wash it off with plenty of water, under no circumstances using soap... Then, during the subsequent wash, there will be no traces of blood protein left with the detergent.

Pen marks are more difficult to remove, they must be pretreated with hydrogen peroxide or citric acid solution, trying not to leave a halo.

For this, treatment with a tampon or cotton pad (or cotton swab) is carried out from the periphery to the center of the spot, having previously moistened the area around it with water. A good result is obtained by using regular hairspray.

Sneakers are comfortable and versatile shoes in which you can go for a run, walk, to the store and even to work, if the dress code allows. Some people practically do not take them off, they wear them everywhere and everywhere. Due to frequent wear, sneakers get dirty quickly, especially if they were worn in rainy weather or on a hike. Then the owners of these shoes are faced with the question of how to wash sneakers: in the washing machine or by hand, puffing over them all evening, trying to bring them to a perfect look. Of course, few people want to spend their time and energy scrubbing the dirt. Especially in times of high technology, when special machines were created to perform such work.

Washing sneakers in a washing machine: pros and cons

Most manufacturers do not recommend washing their shoes in a machine. It is clear that they do not want to risk it, because the sneakers after such processing can unstick or lose their shape. Therefore, manual cleaning with a brush and cloth is preferred.

So can sneakers be machine washable? Practice shows that sports shoes withstand such washing well, become clean and fresh. Keep in mind that no one can tell you what your sneakers will turn into after washing, the choice is yours. The article provides only recommendations and advice on how to do it correctly without any losses.

Which sneakers cannot be machine washed?

1. Made of genuine leather. These sneakers quickly deteriorate from water and washing powder.

2. Chinese, cheap, unknown manufacturers. These sneakers are made from impractical materials, so they can shed and fall apart not only during washing, but also from the rain.

3.With defects. If your sneakers already have any flaws, such as protruding foam rubber or other insert, washing will only speed up the deterioration process. Another argument: it is impossible to wash sneakers with defects, if only because the crawled foam rubber can lead to a breakdown of the washing machine, getting into a pipe, pump or some other part.

4. With reflectors and other decorative elements. These sneakers, of course, can be machine washed, but all these inserts can simply come off.

5. With water-repellent impregnation. It is often found on expensive sneaker brands. After washing, it will be completely washed off, but it does not matter. Shoe stores sell a special spray that makes the surface water-repellent. Therefore, such sneakers can be washed in an automatic machine rather than not.

Preparing sneakers for machine wash

Before washing your sneakers in the washing machine, be sure to prepare them for this procedure.

Step 1. Clean your shoes from sand, adhering leaves, twigs, stones and dirt. You can use a damp cloth, brush, rinse your sneakers under running water, or leave them in soapy water for an hour. You can use any one or all of the listed means, as you wish.

If your sneakers have already begun to unstick or fall apart, then most likely, after washing in a typewriter, nothing will remain of them at all.

Step 2. Remove the laces and insoles from the shoes, so the washing will be more effective. Everything can be washed separately or together. If the insoles in your shoes are glued on, then don't try to peel them off.

Step 3. Before washing your sneakers in the machine, place them in a special bag. If not, you can replace it with an old pillowcase or duvet cover. After placing your sneakers in there, tie the ends in a knot or pin them together to prevent the shoes from flying out during the wash.

If there are no pillowcases, just put in the drum of the typewriter more soft things that you do not mind ruining, for example, rags, old towels or unnecessary sweaters.

This is done in order not to damage the machine, especially if there are large decorative elements on the sneakers, and to make the washing process quieter. Note that sneakers are much more noisy than regular underwear. Therefore, you should not wash sports shoes while a small child is sleeping or at night, so as not to wake anyone up and not interfere with rest, especially unwelcoming neighbors.

How many sneakers can you wash at the same time?

Of course, any housewife wants to get rid of the laundry as soon as possible. So how do you wash your sneakers in a washing machine if there are a lot of them, and can you even put so much steam in the drum? There is only one answer - absolutely no!

One, maximum two pairs of sneakers can be washed at a time. Washing more shoes can damage the machine, such as breaking glass on the door. Little pleasant. It is unlikely that someone then wants to collect soapy water from the floor and carry the machine for repair. This is in the best case scenario, in the worst case - you will have to pay the neighbors from below for material damage if you do flood them. Therefore, it is not worth the risk.

How to wash sneakers: how much powder to pour?

Usually, the dosage is indicated on the package with the powder. Since we will only wash one sneaker, very little powder is needed. If you pour in a lot, then excess foam is formed, which will be washed out only after a few rinses. If your shoes are white, you can add a bleach that works best with the powder.

Which mode to use?

How to wash sneakers in a washing machine if there are several modes to choose from? Of course, you can get confused here if there is no special program for shoes. The experience of many housewives suggests that it is better to give preference to a delicate regime. With it, the water heats up only to 40 degrees - this is optimal for shoes. Boiling water can lead to sticking of sneakers, which is highly undesirable for us.

Spinning and drying when washing sneakers in a machine

Usually the delicate mode is programmed for 800 revolutions, this is not enough to properly remove excess water. But in a situation with sneakers, it is not recommended to use spinning, so it's better to let water drain from them than they will be spoiled.

Some washing machines are programmed to dry laundry, but this function should never be used with sneakers. Shoes are usually deformed from high temperatures. Therefore, we machine wash your sneakers in the washing machine without spinning or drying, so that they retain their attractive original look.

How to dry your sneakers properly?

It is best to do this naturally, without special programs in a typewriter or hair dryers. First, the sneakers need to be stuffed with paper. This is done in order to keep the shape. Ideally, you should use clean and white paper, otherwise you risk getting shoes of a different color or with some kind of inscriptions if you take a newspaper as stuffing.

In summer, sneakers can be dried with windows open on a windowsill or balcony, but never in direct sunlight. In winter, it is better to leave your shoes in the room, placing them on a cloth so that water can drain there. Running shoes on a battery is not recommended. Heating in your apartment is bad for the shape of your shoes. But if you really want to, then you can put the sneakers on the battery, after laying something with a rag, so the air will not be so hot.

When your sneakers are completely dry, feel free to put them on, fresh and clean. If you follow the recommendations above, your shoes will serve you for more than one year.

SanPiNs for children's and medical institutions recommend changing bed linen as it gets dirty, but at the same time at least once a week. The same frequency can be adhered to at home - in a week the linen loses its freshness, but does not have time to become greasy, and as a result is easily washed.

In winter, when a person sweats less and uses pajamas and warm nightgowns for sleep, bed linen can be changed every two weeks. By the way, in many European countries it is customary to change linen every 10-14 days, but there, firstly, the beds are ventilated, and secondly, the air temperature in the bedroom is often lower than usual for Russians.

Pillowcases that are in contact not only with the skin, but also with the hair (especially if the hair is oily) tend to get dirty faster - especially since in this case, residues of night creams, decorative cosmetics, etc. can accumulate on the fabric. At the same time, the tissue contacts the skin of the face all night. Therefore, it is better to change pillowcases more often - once every 2-3 days.

It is best to wash the bed of fever patients after one day of use. If this is not possible, you must at least put on a clean pillowcase on the pillow every day.

Preparing laundry for washing

• by type of fabric (the washing mode for different sets may be different);


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  by the degree of staining of the fabric(it is better to wash white and light separately from color, even if they are items from the same set);


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  by degree of pollution (only slightly sweat-soaked sheets do not need to be washed in an intensive mode, this will lead to premature wear of the fabric).

Duvet covers, pillowcases or mattress covers are usually turned inside out before washing to get rid of dirt accumulating in the corners.

If there are stains (for example, blood) on the sheets made of colored delicate fabrics, they must be treated with a stain remover before washing. Soiled cotton or linen sheets do not require such treatment - it will be enough to correct the washing mode.

How to calculate the weight of bed linen to be washed

The washing machine has load limits - they are calculated based on the weight of dry laundry. At the same time, if we are talking about washing sheets and duvet covers, it must be borne in mind that these are rather voluminous products. And in order for them to stretch well, it is better not to fully load the machine: the weight of the dry laundry should be about one and a half times less than the maximum load.

Approximate weight of bed linen:

• one-and-a-half duvet cover - 500-700 grams,


• pillowcase - 200 grams,


• sheet - 350-500 grams.

What and at what temperature is bedding washed

Before automatic washing machines became widespread, laundry was usually washed in very hot water and often boiled to bleach and further disinfect. Now there is no need for such a "harsh" wash - modern technology in combination with modern detergents allows washing clothes at lower temperatures, which ensures better fabric preservation.

The optimal temperature for washing light linen bed linen and linen made of thick cotton fabrics can be considered 60 degrees - this temperature is enough for disinfection, and the washing efficiency is high enough. If you wish, you can wash such fabrics even at higher temperatures - the linen is disinfected better this way, but the linen will wear out faster. For washing such items, you can use white laundry powder or all-purpose powder. To wash heavily soiled laundry (including stained sheets), you can use bleach powder or detergent booster, as well as liquid washing machine bleach.

Colored and delicate linens are washed at 30-50 degrees. For colored linen, products for colored fabrics are used (marked with Color on the package). You can use liquid shampoos for washing - they are designed for use at low temperatures, and they wash things fairly well. Heavily soiled laundry is pre-soaked or use the pre-wash mode. It is advisable to iron linen that is washed at low temperatures before use - even if you are not a supporter of ironing bed linen.

For washing children's bedding, use means for washing children's clothes. Usually, baby's underwear is made from natural fabrics, which allows it to be washed at high enough temperatures.

The exact recommendations for washing bed linen are contained on the labels of the products or the package of the kit - they indicate the recommended washing temperature, drying mode, the possibility or impossibility of using bleach, and so on. If we are talking about an expensive set of delicate fabrics or colored underwear with voluminous patterns, it is better to read the recommendations and follow them.

How to wash bedding in a washing machine: modes for different types of fabric

Most modern washing machines allow you to install additional functions, adjust the degree of spin, etc., which allows you to choose the optimal washing mode for bed linen, depending on the characteristics of the fabric.

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  Linen - 60-95оС, soaking or preliminary washing is possible, strong spinning;


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  Light coarse calico, percale, ranfors - 60-95оС, soaking or pre-washing is possible, any mode;


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  Satin, - 40-60 ° C, soaking or pre-washing is possible, any mode;


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  Colored chintz - 40 ° C, no bleach, medium intensity spin;


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  Batiste, bamboo - 30-40 ° C, delicate mode without spinning or with weak;


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  Polyester or cotton with added polyester - 40 ° C, delicate mode or mode for synthetics, soaking is possible, double rinsing;


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  Silk - 30 ° C, delicate wash mode (“silk” mode), special mild detergents and conditioner, low spin or no spin. Attention!Be sure to read the label: for some silk products, only dry cleaning is indicated.

Do I need to wash new bedding

Newly purchased bedding must be washed before use. Firstly, during the production of bedding, dust and dirt invariably accumulate on the fabric; secondly, new bedding is sometimes impregnated with a composition that helps the fabric to keep its shape.

It is best to wash new bedding separately from other things and at the maximum temperature allowed by the manufacturer. This will not only disinfect the linen, but (in case the fabric is not dyed very well) will allow excess paint to come off.

During the first wash, the bed linen may shrink slightly - this is normal and, as a rule, provided by the manufacturer when cutting.

Pillows, blankets and mattresses get dirty pretty quickly, and since they are difficult to clean, it makes sense to use bedding. If it gets dirty, it can be easily removed and replaced with another. In order to do this process in a timely manner, you need to know how often it is recommended to change bedding.

Instructions

It is much more comfortable to sleep on clean bedding. It is more pleasant to lie on it, and falls asleep faster, and breathes easier. This is true, not self-hypnosis. It is really difficult to fully rest on dirty linen. Plus, it can be hazardous to health.

Dust accumulated on bed linen may contain viruses, spores, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. With their constant inhalation, there is a risk of developing allergic reactions, breathing complications, irritation of the mucous membranes, and suppression of immunity. In addition, the linen contains microscopic mites, which cannot be seen without special equipment. They do not belong to disease carriers and do not even bite, but they can cause allergies, which are difficult to get rid of.

The cause of the emergence of microorganisms is the person himself. They feed on dead skin particles falling off the human body. Their distribution can also be associated with pets, which like to roll on the owners' bed. These factors are sufficient for the quick reproduction of ticks in bed.

To avoid unpleasant consequences allows the periodic change of bed linen. The best option is once a week. This is especially true for the warm season. In winter, it is permissible to change linen every 2 weeks.

In addition to the season, personal hygiene also affects the condition of the bed. If a person washes often, then the linen will stay fresh longer. In any case, if you have your own schedule for changing it, it is not necessary to deviate from this schedule, but only on condition that this happens at least once every 2 weeks.

Pay special attention to pillowcases. They need to be changed more often, especially if hair tends to get dirty quickly. During an infectious disease or at an elevated temperature, more frequent is also needed. Sometimes it makes sense to change your bed every day. After recovery, fresh linen should be laid on.

Protection from various contaminants is provided not only by a timely change of bed. The process of washing and ironing plays an important role in this. It is recommended to wash bed linen in water, the temperature of which is not lower than 50 degrees. Hot water kills mites and bacteria. Bleach well kills bacteria, even in relatively cool water. Therefore, if the fabric permits, it is recommended to use it during washing.

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Whatever the underwear, underwear or bedding, it is in long-term and intimate contact with human skin. Even if someone observes all the rules of hygiene and has been accustomed to a daily shower since childhood, this does not save the laundry from contamination.

Instructions

The frequency of changing bed linen depends on several factors. In the warm season, this should be done more often, as sweating is increased. Usually, during the summer, the replacement of pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers is carried out once a week, and in winter this period can be increased to 2 weeks. In any case, the bed cannot be used for more than two weeks.

The first reason for keeping the bed clean is the proliferation of bed mites in unwashed linen. They feed on dead cells of human skin and, having enough food, significantly increase their population. Microscopic insects can cause respiratory problems and even asthma.

Various fungi and bacteria also cause great harm to the human body, which can be eliminated only by regular washing of bed linen, using sufficiently hot water and strong detergents. The additional use of bleach enhances the effect of fighting microorganisms, and thorough ironing with a hot iron ensures complete safety for the health of family members.

Underwear or underwear is recommended to be changed once a day. The exception is too hot weather: often you have to take a shower more than once a day, and, accordingly, put on clean clothes. Subject to all the rules of intimate hygiene or when women use daily ones, you can change your underwear a little less often, it depends on your habits and upbringing. The position of some men is known not to burden themselves with frequent change of underwear. They would like to remind them that the health of a life partner largely depends on a man's observance of intimate hygiene.

On average, people spend 50 to 60 hours a week sleeping. Bed linen has sufficient skin contact time to absorb sweat, dirt, oil, and makeup residue. Little pets also do not add cleanliness to bedding, they manage to leave their mark not only in our hearts, but also on the bedspread.

Stale bed linen can cause skin problems and, in some cases, spread fungal infections. This is why it is so important to keep your bedding set clean.

Many housewives devote time to washing only when they have it. However, if you adhere to the golden rule - washing your bed linen once a week, many problems can be avoided. Reasonable frugality and the desire to protect sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers from wear and tear is quite understandable. The wear of the fabric is inevitable with frequent washings, but the presence of a gentle mode in modern washing machines reduces this process to a minimum.

Following a simple rule will help not only to minimize contact with allergens, infections and dust mites, but also promote sound long sleep.

Pillowcases and sheets are considered the main "dirt collectors" in a bedding set. Wash them first. The duvet cover and bedspread can be thrown into the wash less often, about once every 2 weeks and depending on how dirty they are.

It is enough to wash pillows and blankets once a season using the gentle cycle and an additional rinse cycle to get rid of soap residues.

It is important that if you are sick with a cold or flu, a large-scale wash should be started immediately after recovery.

Washing is a very time consuming process and washing machines successfully cope with it. Thanks to these devices, not only has the life of housewives been simplified, but the quality of washing has also improved. Despite the fact that the process is automated, you should not let it go by itself, because the quality of the wash depends on how correctly the laundry is loaded and the program is set. In this article, we will give useful information on how to wash things in a washing machine.

What items can be washed together?

You should not throw things into the machine at random, as they can shed and deteriorate. Sort laundry by color... It is advisable to sort separately red things, separately light and separately black, blue and green. Also, linen is sorted by type of fabric: cotton, linen, synthetics. Heavily soiled or shedding clothing must be sorted separately.

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Before loading clothes, check your pockets so that no small items get into the machine. Close your zippers so they don't scratch the glass or tighten on other clothing. It is recommended to turn bed linen inside out, and small things are best placed in a special bag.

When putting things in the washing machine, consider the weight of the load and the capabilities of your machine. It is not recommended to wash large and small items together.duvet cover and socks, for example, as this could imbalance the washing machine. When choosing a program for washing, pay attention to the labels that are on each item.

We hope that our article on how to wash clothes in the washing machine was helpful and you won't ruin a single thing.

Today, more and more people buy modern washing machines, but not everyone knows how to use a washing machine. There are several washing modes from 5 (DAWOO) to 20 (LG automatic machine). Washing modes are selected using the installed programs.

Washing programs

1. "Cotton" - this mode is used most often, it is in every washing machine. In this mode, you can wash bed linen or cottons up to 95 ° C. The process is rather slow - up to 2 hours, and the spinning takes place at maximum speed.
2. Synthetics mode is suitable for synthetic fabrics up to 60 ° C. The washing and spinning times are the same as in the first option.
3. “Hand wash” is intended for delicate fabrics - tulle, knits, etc. water temperature - no more than 30-40 ° C. The drum rotation speed is low, there is no spin.
4. "Delicate wash" - the same as hand wash, but has a spin in many models.
5. "Quick wash" (or "Express", "Daily wash") will refresh things well. Washing time - half an hour, water temperature - 30 0 С. Spinning occurs at maximum speed.
6. The "Intensive" mode is suitable for stubborn dirt. The water should be 80-90 ° C.
7. "Pre-wash" - in this mode, two washes are carried out at once. For this, the powder is poured into two compartments (main and prewash). The first wash consumes detergent from the first compartment, the repeated process uses the powder from the second compartment.
8. "Economical wash" (ECO - not to be confused with ecological washing). It can be a built-in mode, an auxiliary option for other programs. In this mode, the water practically does not heat up, the water supply to the drum is minimal, that is, the unit saves both water and electricity.
9. Wool / Silk mode - only for silk and wool items. Ideal for gentle wash at low water temperature without spinning.

How to choose the right washing mode

A washing machine is a complex device, so knowing how to use a washing machine correctly is necessary so that your assistant does not fail ahead of time. Tips from the practice of many housewives are given below:

1. Sorting the laundry is mandatory - it is needed to select a specific type of fabric for the inclusion of a special mode.
2. Do not wash laundry in the machine that has warning markings.
3. Different models of washing machines may have different temperature and spin parameters in identical programs, so read the instructions carefully.
4. When selecting an automatic wash program, you cannot forcibly stop the process. If this happened not through your fault (the electricity in the house was turned off), the machine will continue washing itself, but then you need to start this mode again.
5. It is recommended to wash items with rhinestones or embroidery in the “Gentle” or “Hand” mode. There are special modes for woolen or silk items.
6. The "Fast-30" mode is considered the most economical, but it is useless to wash very dirty laundry in this mode.

There are also special modes that are used for very dirty laundry. Before washing in any mode, check things for stains and heavy dirt - they must first be washed, removed with a special stain remover, or washed separately in the intensive wash mode.

Start washing

First make sure the water supply valve is open. Otherwise, the washing program simply will not start. Next, check if the machine is plugged into the network, after which you can load things into the drum.

If a large item (bed linen, jacket) is being washed, then it is recommended to add a few smaller items to it to equalize the centrifugal force in the drum. Now you can choose a suitable program, and it is for it that you fill in the amount of powder, bleach or stain remover that is indicated in the instructions.

In each automatic machine, the mode control process may be different, and these features must be taken into account. If the machine starts washing in automatic mode immediately after selecting the program, then first you need to pour or pour the detergent, and only then set the mode.

What reagents are needed for high-quality washing

There are a lot of powders, additives and reagents for washing any laundry on sale, they are produced in the form of a liquid or powder. And each tool serves a specific type of fabric.

1. The powder is universal for any laundry.
2. Bleach powders.
3. Means for colored linen.
4. Reagents for washing and bleaching white clothes.
5. Synthetic products without enzymes or other additives.
6. Means with biological additives. They contain enzymes to remove specific stains.
7. Powders for washing in cool or cold water (up to 40 0 \u200b\u200bС).

Washing liquids rinse out better and have an increased concentration of active substances. Additional bleaching agents and stain removers may be used with the base powder. Rinse aid softens the laundry and removes static electricity. Almost all laundry detergents contain surfactants (surfactants) that help flush any dirt out of the laundry. It is the most important additive that keeps your laundry clean and fresh. The rest of the additives are fragrances, bleaches, dyes, fragrances, decalcifiers, defoamers, and so on.

Long-term operation and reliable operation of your machine will ensure compliance with the following rules:

1. The unit must be placed on a flat floor. A secure position will help prevent the case from shifting during spinning.
2. Check the contents of all powder and bleach drawers before washing. They also need to be cleaned and washed periodically, and the drum should be ventilated.
3. Each machine is equipped with a special filter to retain debris - lint, wool, threads, hair, etc. It is also recommended to periodically check and clean it.
4. Overloading the drum of the machine with laundry is unacceptable: the unit can vibrate strongly, the laundry is washed worse, and overloading also affects the service life of the device very strongly.
5. Do not turn on the machine with a low water pressure - you will violate all operating modes of the unit.
6. Tap water can be very hard in your area, so it is recommended that you add descaler with each wash (see the video below).

Attention: Each model of a modern washing machine has built-in protection against water leakage and an engine overheating protection device. But regular inspection of the unit and operation in good technical condition will extend the life of your assistant.

The video shows in detail how to use the washing machine. For those who still do not know how to use the machine - how to load the laundry, where to put the powder, how and what washing modes to set, how to start the process and whether it needs to be controlled. Shown on a DAWOO washing machine that is often similar to Samsung.

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