12 tricks experienced housewives use when doing laundry

Determination of the type of fabric and their features

The composition of the fabric from which the T-shirt is made can often be found on the tag. Also on the label there is information about recommendations for the care of the thing, including how the material is allowed to be washed. The temperature and washing method are selected depending on the fabric.

3> Cotton fabric

Cotton T-shirts are some of the most common. Such fabric is washed in water no higher than 40 degrees to prevent material shrinkage. It is easier to clean fresh dirt, in contrast to old stubborn stains, so it is better to wash a thing made of such material often.

Cotton with Lycra

Often T-shirts are sewn from cotton with the addition of lycra, this allows you to achieve a close-fitting effect. Such clothes cannot be washed in water hotter than 40 degrees, and the material should not be rubbed too much. It is impossible to squeeze the fabric strongly, and this is not required, because natural cotton with the addition of lycra dries very quickly.

Wool

T-shirts made from wool only need to be hand washed just like other woolen items. Machine wash may shrink fabric. The temperature is chosen no higher than 30 degrees.

Jersey

Jerseys, especially those made from thin fabrics, stretch strongly and may lose their shape if washed incorrectly. To preserve your favorite thing, wash it only very carefully in the manual mode, and dry it horizontally.

Linen

If you wash your linen T-shirt at temperatures above 40 degrees, the fabric can become rough to the touch. In order to wash such a thing, it is previously soaked for an hour in a solution of water, liquid detergent and a small amount of vinegar. Squeeze the flax without twisting it.

Silk

Natural silk is washed in a soap solution of 30-40 degrees. Better to use a neutral, unadulterated detergent, baby soap, or a special silk detergent. To preserve the bright colors, the silk T-shirt is rinsed first in warm, then in cool water.

Atlas

Satin items, like silk, can be washed in water heated to 30-40 degrees. The T-shirt is immersed in soapy water for 5 minutes, after which it is gently washed and rinsed thoroughly in clean cool water. It is forbidden to squeeze and twist the satin fabric - this causes creases.

Synthetics

Washing at high temperatures is strictly contraindicated for synthetic T-shirts - this causes things to deform. For this reason, such material should be washed more often, without waiting for heavy contamination. Stains should not be rubbed strongly; during wringing, the clothes are not twisted, but simply allowed to drain.

Viscose

A viscose T-shirt is soaked in a soapy solution at a temperature of 30-35 degrees, gently crumpled and stroked the material, trying not to damage the fragile fibers. It is impossible to squeeze and twist strongly, instead of wringing, the thing is slightly shaken, which makes it possible to get rid of excess moisture.

Washing parameters for T-shirts depending on the type of fabric

T-shirt care depends on the type of fabric

Each fabric has its own special structure, on which such characteristics of the product as strength, wear resistance, resistance to various temperatures, environments and active substances depend. It is necessary to choose the optimal parameters for washing T-shirts according to the type of the most common materials for their manufacture:

Cotton fabric. Practical, durable material that can be washed by hand or machine. The fabric can withstand boiling and digestion, and is available for bleaching. The optimum water temperature for washing such material is 50-60 °.
Cotton with Lycra additives.T-shirts made from this material can stretch and therefore require special washing conditions. Do not expose lycra cotton T-shirts to high loads of the washing machine. It is better to wash such products by hand or choose a gentle, delicate machine wash cycle. In this case, the water temperature should not exceed 40 °. The T-shirt should not be stretched, twisted, rubbed, this can damage the structure of the fabric.
Wool

Despite the fact that most models of washing machines have a wool washing mode, a T-shirt made of such material should be washed exclusively by hand, while observing the utmost care and accuracy. From strong mechanical impact, wool fibers can be damaged and the product will lose its appearance

Wool T-shirts should be washed in warm or cool water.

You can find out the composition of materials for making a T-shirt from the product label or label from the manufacturing company. These tags also indicate whether the product is machine washable or hand washable and the recommended water temperature.
Such information is indicated by certain symbols:

• an icon resembling a bathtub or a basin of water means that this product can be washed;
• a crossed-out bathtub says that such a thing cannot be washed;
• if the palm is lowered into the bath, then the product should be washed by hand;
• the bath picture usually indicates the optimal washing temperature for a given thing in degrees or points, where one point denotes a low temperature, two points - an average, three points - a high;
• a rectangle with a circle and a dot in the middle indicates the suitability of the product material for processing in a washing machine.

T-shirts, the label of which has not been preserved or there is no necessary information on it, it is better to wash at minimum or medium water temperatures. In this case, clothes made from elastic fabrics should be washed by hand, avoiding intense stress. The easier the T-shirt stretches, the lower the washing temperature of such a product should be.

By type of fabric

The durability of bedding is directly related to the proper care of it. The washing of products and the choice of the desired mode depend on the type of fabric:

• Cotton, linen. High enough temperatures are used to wash cotton and linen. The optimum temperature is 60 degrees, but if the products are disinfected, washing at 95 degrees is also possible. We also allow spinning at maximum speed;
• Satin. To care for it, use powders without bleach. A suitable temperature is 40-60 degrees, spinning is 600 revolutions. With proper care, satin sets will remain bright and neat after 200 or even 300 washes;
• Bamboo. Bamboo fabric is washed without the use of bleach, dry cleaners, on a delicate cycle at 30 degrees, using a weak spin;
• Calico. Do not pre-soak to prevent discoloration. The recommended temperature indicator is 40 degrees. Coarse calico sets can withstand about 200 washes;

Silk. Silk bed linen is washed manually without spinning. The maximum temperature is 30 degrees. For fabric softening and antistatic properties, conditioner should be used. Despite the fact that silk is an elite material, it can withstand about 300 washes;
Poplin. Durable, unpretentious and virtually crease-resistant fabric. Poplin linen is washed on the "cotton" program, wrung out at 600 rpm;
Percale. This fabric is considered one of the best, but it does not require special care. The first wash of the product should be carried out at 20 degrees, all the rest at 60;
Jacquard. Refers to the elite types of textiles. In order for jacquard linen to remain bright for much longer, it is washed at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees;
Viscose. This material is very delicate

It is important to wash it at temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees. Do not wring out viscose products.

Colored

Before washing bedding sets, be sure to sort it into color and white.

The first few times after the purchase, colored laundry is washed at a temperature of 20-30 degrees.
In the future, it is possible to wash at 40 or 60 degrees. For such fabrics, detergents for colored laundry are used. Typically, these powders and liquid gels are labeled “Color”. If the colored product is heavily soiled, it is washed in the "prewash" mode.

Baby

In order for the smallest household to have a sound and healthy sleep, you need to know how to properly care for baby bedding.

In the past, boiling was the main aspect of washing children's laundry. Now, with the advent of the automatic machine and special care products, the laundry began to look different. The main thing is to follow some rules:

• It is imperative to wash children's clothes separately from the belongings of other family members. It is best to have a separate laundry basket for them;
• It is recommended to wash immediately so that the material will absorb less dirt;
• Use only hypoallergenic washing powders and gels made specifically for children;
• If there are traces of juice, baby food or other food on the product, then it must be washed before the main wash;
• Thoroughly rinse out the laundry;
• Do not dry outside to avoid getting dirt on textiles;
• It is recommended to iron children's underwear at least until the child reaches three years of age.

Newborn bedding needs to be washed at a temperature of 90-95 degrees
or by using the special program in the machine for washing baby clothes. For bed linen of older children, the washing mode is set depending on the type of fabric. Most often, children's products are made of cotton. After the main wash, it is necessary to additionally rinse the laundry in order to completely rinse out the residues of the detergents.

The correct detergents for washing baby clothes should be practically odorless. Their label usually has a 0+ sign. The composition should not contain fragrances, chlorine and phosphates.

How to wash sneakers

Sometimes, not only linen needs to be washed, but also shoes, for example, sneakers (you cannot wet suede shoes). It is recommended to clean the product with a brush designed for cleaning the material from which the sneakers were made.
Before washing, remove the laces and pull the insoles out of the sneakers. Under running water, use an old toothbrush to completely clean the sole of stones and dirt, then soak the sneakers for a while in a soapy solution (it is better to use laundry soap, washing powders are undesirable). If the soaking water becomes dirty, replace it, dissolve the soap and soak the shoes again.

You can start cleaning when the water in which the sneakers will be soaked is no longer contaminated. After that, clean the product with a brush from the outside and from the inside, a sponge soaked in clean water to remove the foam from the sneakers (rinse until the water stops foaming).

It is not recommended to dry the product on heating devices: instead, put crumpled newspapers inside, which will absorb moisture and prevent the sneakers from losing their shape (the paper must be changed to dry as it gets wet).

The advent of high-tech washing machines has made it easy enough to wash even delicate laundry. What if the machine breaks down, and then what? The basics of hand washing are a must for all housewives. Let's take a look at some of the tricks for hand washing your laundry.

People who are prone to chemical allergies should limit hand washing with powders to a minimum or carry out this procedure in a well-ventilated area and outdoors.

It is impossible to imagine a comfortable sleep and rest without such an important attribute as bed linen. In order for the laundry to last as long as possible, while maintaining its impeccable appearance and rich color, you need to know how to properly wash and care for it.

Mode description

Hand washing in a washing machine is designed to wash your laundry as gently as possible. At the same time, the rotation of the drum is minimized, during washing it only dangles from side to side, and the spinning is practically absent or takes place at the lowest speed.

As for the water temperature, depending on the model of the washing machine, it heats up no higher than 30-40 0 C.
In addition, in the instructions for the machine, the manufacturer indicates that the drum can be loaded in this mode only half the permissible maximum load. This means that if your machine is designed for 6 kg of laundry, then only 3 kg can be washed in manual mode. Thanks to this, things wrinkle less, rinse better.

The handwash sign is the same on almost all washing machines. This is a drawn basin of water and a hand. Sometimes the number 30 is written on the basin, which means the temperature of water heating. There are washing machines that have two separate modes for hand washing. One of them has a sign in the form of a basin with signature 30, and the other mode has a sign with signature 40.

When to use

The hand wash mode in a washing machine is most often used if the clothing label has a sign prohibiting machine washing or a sign warning that the item can only be washed by hand. These things include:

Experienced housewives use this program for washing:

• suits, skirts, trousers;
• light curtains made of organza or tulle;
• clothes with embroidery, applique and other decorations;
• cloth shoes, such as sneakers or sneakers.

To enhance the effect of hand washing in the machine, many housewives pre-soak the products in a solution of powder or soap the dirty areas for 15-20 minutes. In this case, things are washed better, while they do not stretch, do not fade, do not lose their appearance.

Alternative programs

The hand wash mode is not the only one that is gentle on fabrics. In some machines, there may be several similar modes at once, slightly differing from each other. And sometimes there is no “hand wash” program at all. Here are some of the alternative modes you can find on washing machines:

• Delicate wash;
• Silk;
• Wool;
• Berezhnaya 30.

In conclusion, we note that if washing a product in a washing machine is prohibited by the machine, then this recommendation should not be neglected. Automatic hand wash is not an option. Sometimes it is better to wash the product by hand, the result may be much better. Choose the right programs for washing, then the clothes will retain their appearance longer.

Hand washing is not as popular now as it used to be, because almost everyone has a washing machine at home. But in the event of a breakdown of the "assistant" you will have to work with pens. There are also things that are contraindicated in machine washing. Of course, in modern "washing machines" a delicate mode is provided. But it does not work correctly on all typewriters.

Composition for washing

To preserve the brightness, softness, shape and quality of clothes for a long time, it is necessary to select a good detergent. It is desirable that the hostess has several compositions in the arsenal: for light and colored linen, for woolen products, delicate fabrics, liquid and bulk products. Powders for manual and automatic washing are purchased separately. A brief overview of suitable detergents for washing T-shirts:

• Waschkonig Universal powder can be used to clean all types of fabrics. It dissolves quickly in water, gives things an unobtrusive scent. Effectively removes stains, prevents fading of things. Hypoallergenic, non-irritating to the skin. The composition contains no phosphates and zeolite. Additionally protects the washer from limescale build-up. The price is quite pleasant - you will have to pay 375 rubles for a package weighing 2.5 kg.
• Synergetic Gel is a versatile concentrate suitable for both cotton and synthetics. Gently and effectively cleans fabrics while keeping garments bright.Does not contain artificial flavors, phosphates. Fully rinsed out of the fibers. A 1 liter bottle costs about 370 rubles.
• Burti Color washing powder is suitable for any type of washing. Perfect for cleaning cotton and synthetic fabrics. Contains enzymes. The composition does not contain phosphates. A package for 20 washes will cost 450 rubles.
• Powder Myth Expert copes well with all kinds of dirt. Suitable for washing cotton, synthetics, colored and light fabrics. It contains bleaches and enzymes, which increases the cleaning efficiency. A 15-kilogram package costs an average of 1200 rubles.
• BioMio laundry detergent with cotton extract. Eco-friendly laundry detergent for the whole family. Does not contain phosphates, does not irritate even the most delicate skin, hypoallergenic. One and a half kilograms of concentrate is enough for 30 loads of the machine. Price - about 450 rubles.
• Laundry liquid PROSEPT Crystal is a concentrated phosphate-free detergent for machine and hand washing. Rinses out well, does not leave marks on clothes. The average cost of a 1 liter bottle is 270 rubles.
• Lion Top Hygia liquid concentrate with antibacterial components. The composition gently removes impurities, completely dissolves in water, and rinses well. The average price of a package is 380 rubles.
• The Vorsinka liquid is perfect for washing wool, silk and delicate fabrics. The approximate price of a 1.2 liter bottle is only 155 rubles.

Choose carefully the “household chemicals” you use to clean your clothes. The composition should be as safe and effective as possible.

Machine wash and its features

This section is important for those who do not know how to wash T-shirts in a washing machine. Cleaning with an automatic machine includes a certain sequence of actions. First, we turn on the washing machine, determine the mode and temperature, load a suitable detergent. We turn the product inside out and put it in the drum. You can start washing! We wash T-shirts together with other linen or separately - it doesn't matter. The main thing is that things do not spoil (do not paint over, do not tear) each other.

Try not to spin it, just flatten out your washed wardrobe and let it dry on its own. An important nuance of wet cleaning in any way is the selection of a detergent. When using detergent, choose a composition for machine or hand wash - as appropriate. There are also generic remedies that work in any case. Choose a composition designed for a specific type of matter. It can be wool, delicate or colored fabric.

Don't be limited to regular laundry detergent. It is versatile, but sometimes it can harm matter, eating away delicate fibers. Liquid detergents usually do not have such problems. Try using a concentrated gel: these formulations get a lot of positive reviews. Remove stubborn dirt from T-shirts with a suitable stain remover. Do not forget about the aggressiveness of household chemicals: they should be chosen wisely. We recommend using an oxygen stain remover that effectively removes difficult stains.

Washing in a washing machine

Mode selection

Depending on the type of material from which the T-shirt is made, the appropriate mode is selected:

• for delicate fabrics that need to be washed very carefully, choose “delicate”;
• plain cotton T-shirts - processed on the "cotton" program;
• woolen - for "delicate" or "wool";
• synthetic - to "synthetics".

T-shirts with decor and prints are recommended to be hand washed.

If a white product has inserts of other shades (appliqués, lace, etc.), it is recommended to choose powders intended for colored clothes and universal products.

You can use washing powders and gels. The latter are preferable, as they dissolve better and faster. Additionally, a stain remover, such as Vanish, can be added to the compartment with detergent. It will enhance the effect of conventional detergent and increase the washing efficiency.

It is undesirable to use detergents with chlorine for washing, as they can damage the fabric.

Instructions

Work order:

1. The T-shirt is inspected before washing. If there are any damages or stains, they are removed before placing the item in the drum.

   The T-shirt is turned inside out. If the product has buttons, zippers, then they should be fastened.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

2. The shirts are sent to the drum.
3. Load the detergent in the amount specified in the instructions for a specific preparation.
4. Set the required mode.
5. The indicator of water heating is monitored, if necessary, it is corrected.
6. Start a wash cycle.
7. After finishing - take out things and hang them to dry.

It is recommended to remove the T-shirts as soon as the wash is completed.

If there are defects, then they must first be eliminated.

An important point is the study of the label for the T-shirt.

It contains useful information:

• fabric structure;
• care rules.

When washing T-shirts, the choice of temperature is important. The manufacturer indicates the recommended value on the product label.

If there is no label, then you should focus on the color (for light ones - the temperature may be higher than for dark ones) and the texture of the material. The more plastic the canvas, the lower the water temperature should be.

But washing it cold can be ineffective. As a rule, the temperature is selected in the range from 30 ° C to 40 ° C. The only exceptions are those cases when higher rates are allowed by the manufacturer itself.

Detergent

The detergent must be hand-washable. It is also necessary to consider the type of material (wool, cotton, etc.).

If things are washed alternately: either by hand or in a typewriter, it is recommended to select universal types of detergents that are suitable for both options. However, individual packages can also be purchased.

Instructions

For washing you will need:

• pelvis;
• water;
• means for hand washing.

Procedure:

If there are stains on the garment, they must be treated before the main wash. Collect water of a suitable temperature in a basin.
Dissolve the detergent in water. Dip a T-shirt into the basin. If there is significant contamination, soak for an hour

Wash the garment in a circular motion, paying attention to the collar, hem and underarms. If the item is very dirty, the water must be changed to a new one.

And again, dilute the detergent. Rinse the shirt by changing the water several times. Squeeze and hang to dry.

Before washing the T-shirt in the washing machine, it is necessary to carry out a shedding test of the product if it is dyed. Clothes with a pattern are only subject to manual processing, a white T-shirt is washed separately from colored ones.

How to properly machine wash T-shirts to keep their original characteristics? To do this, it is necessary to carry out the procedure exactly like this:

• Products are sorted, turned inside out.
• Pre-wash problem areas, remove stains.
• Items of approximately the same color are placed in the drum, the required amount of detergent is poured.
• How to wash T-shirts? For products made of any material, select only the delicate mode.
• Temperatures can vary considerably. Higher temperatures are suitable for cotton and linen products, up to 60 degrees. Mixed fibers will not survive such stress, they only need 30-degree water.
• It is better to remove the spin at all, but it is better to set a double rinse.

We start the car and wait for the end of the process. It is not advisable to dry the products in the machine, folds and creases will be difficult to smooth out.

Hand wash instructions step by step

If you have never had a chance to wash your clothes by hand, then this section will be very useful to you. Choose a day off for washing - you will need several hours to fully cope with the task.

Before starting work, sort the laundry into piles: separately towels, tablecloths, bedding, separately woolen products, separately clothes made of delicate fabrics. Remember that black and white items are always washed separately, not mixed with colored items.

Start with the cleanest, most delicate items.

1. Fill a large basin or bathroom with warm water and dissolve washing powder or grated soap in it. The product should completely dissolve - only then immerse things in the solution.
2. Let the laundry soak well and soak in the solution - this will take at least ten minutes. If you start washing straight away, it will be much more difficult to remove dirt.
3. It is quite difficult and difficult to wash bed linen with your hands. As a rule, it is not very dirty, but you need to get rid of sweat, sebum, and unpleasant odors. To do this, it is recommended to soak the garments in a solution of salt water before washing. Then it will not have to be rubbed for a long time and tiresomely.
4. Next, wash one item after another one at a time. In very difficult cases, help yourself with a brush.
5. Immediately transfer washed clothes to a basin of clean cool water for rinsing. Do not collect too many items in the basin - they will get tangled together and poorly rinse out the soap suds.
6. If you want to soften your laundry and give it a pleasant scent, fill a separate basin with clean water and dissolve fabric softener in it. The washed things should lie in this liquid for at least five minutes.
7. After rinsing, the linen is well twisted, if it is permissible, and hung on a rope in the yard or on the balcony, or a special dryer is used. Delicate things that cannot be twisted are carefully wrung out, wrapped in a terry towel.

Correct wash

T-shirts, towels, bed linen, shirts and dresses can be washed this way. If you need to wash jeans, underwear, jackets, down jackets or coats, then it is better to do this separately on another day - such things require special attention and approach.

Getting ready to wash

To find the optimal washing parameters, you should examine the label of the item. The tag indicates the composition of the fabric from which the product is sewn. Having understood what material the T-shirt is from, it will be easy to choose a mode for automatic washing.

Cotton T-shirts are practical, keep their shape perfectly, are not whimsical in care, perfectly retain their properties. You can wash them both in automatic machines and manually. The preferred temperature range for this type of fabric is 50-60 ° C. Cotton fabric will even withstand boiling, but such an effect can still affect the appearance of the thing.
Lycra-infused cotton is also common. Such a T-shirt is elastic, you need to take care of it more carefully in order to prevent the fabric from stretching. It is preferable to clean clothes with lycra by hand in warm water. Temperature should not exceed 40 ° C

It is important not to rub the thing too hard, not to twist it when spinning. If the shirt is stretched during washing, there is a high chance that it will lose its shape.

When loading such material into an automatic machine, you should choose a gentle mode, with water heating at 30 or 40 degrees.
Wool T-shirts require a gentle and gentle wash. Such material is quite capricious, so it is not recommended to load it into an automatic machine. It is better to wash woolen products on your hands, without stretching or squeezing them.Automatic cleaning is allowed, but only on a special Wool program with the spin off.

Therefore, first of all, it is important to determine what material the T-shirt is made of. Cotton products, for example, do not require special care, but with woolen things you will have to be careful

How does the hand wash process work?

How to wash by hand? A correctly performed washing process looks like this.

1. Choose a place to wash. It must have access to water. Can be washed in the bathroom or outside near the column or well. In the absence of hot water, you will have to carry hot water from the kitchen.
2. Pour water of the appropriate temperature into a bowl. Add powder or gel to the water in the amount indicated in the instructions. Stir by hand until foamy. Make sure the powder crystals are completely dissolved. If you choose to wash with soap, just place it near the basin.
3. If the garment requires a heavy wash, put the garment in foamy water and wait 15-20 minutes. Heavily soiled things can be soaked for 2-3 hours, bed linen - overnight.
4. Rub the laundry with your hands, not only in dirty areas, but also over the entire surface. You can use a washboard for washing. If you are washing with laundry soap, soap the item first. You can also use soap in addition to powder.
5. Remove the clothes from the basin, wringing lightly and place them in the rinsing basin.
6. It is recommended to rinse linen 2 times - in warm and cold water. Rinse with warm water first, taking care to remove as much foam as possible. Then repeat the process with cold water.
7. Squeeze the garment lightly, removing as much water as possible. Do not overdo it so that the thing does not deform. Delicates can be wrapped with a dry towel instead of spinning, taking away the water.
8. Hang things up or place them on a dryer. If you're drying your clothes in the sun, be sure to turn them inside out. Remember that wool and cashmere garments stretch when vertically dried. If there is no dryer, spread the towel on the table and put the item to dry on it.
9. Wait for the garment to dry and remove it from the rope or dryer.

Your belongings are now clean.

Hand washing is laborious work. Arm yourself with knowledge to simplify this process, and washing will cease to be an unloved occupation.

Despite the fact that there are washing machines in almost every apartment and successfully cope with their duties, sometimes they break down, and then things have to be washed by hand. Therefore, everyone should know how to wash by hand correctly, otherwise the product will not be washed off, it will remain dirty or even deteriorate.

Before starting the wash, the soiled laundry must be sorted: separate light and dark items, put aside items with stubborn stains (you will have to work with them separately), separate the dirty laundry from the cleaner.

To correctly determine in which mode to wash, you need to look at the label: the washing temperature is usually indicated there. If it is not there, it must be borne in mind that things are usually washed at forty degrees: a high temperature will damage not only the material, but also the skin of the hands. Some fabrics can be boiled down, especially white cotton and linen. But it should be borne in mind that the products will shrink very strongly, and colored things may lose color.

Workwear washing frequency

The frequency of washing overalls by employees of enterprises is determined by the specifics of the work. While the suit of a welder, car mechanic, Gazprom's workwear requires weekly cleaning, employees of medical institutions, food establishments and similar enterprises need more frequent washing (the optimal period is every 3 days). The frequency of washing workwear is predetermined by sanitary and hygienic requirements.

Washing in a typewriter

Heavy dirt (e.g. oil and oil stains) before washing in a washing machine, it is recommended to wash it by hand with detergent powder.The dosage of the powder is 40-60 g (2-3 tablespoons) per 10 liters of water. The hotter the water, the greater the effect. Leave things soaked until the next day. If heavily soiled, items placed directly into the machine, as a result of the dissolution of oil stains, can form a greasy coating on the drum, therefore, adversely affect the washing of the subsequent batch of laundry.

Expert opinion
Irina Kovtun

After manual prewash or light soiling, machine wash the laundry. Set the temperature to 60 ° C.

Pay attention to how you put your clothes in the car. Various fasteners, rivets, metal objects, Velcro and other parts can damage clothes

Always zip up, check pockets. Take clothes with leather elements to specialized laundries or dry cleaners.

Hand wash

Clothes, even overalls, must be kept clean. For example, a reflective jacket is about functionality. As for washing, including by hand, the most important principle is to pay enough attention to the information indicated on the tags present on each item. They contain recommendations for maintenance, including washing temperature, bleaching, ironing and other resistance. If this information is not available, wash clothes at 30 ° C. Stronger materials such as tarpaulin can be washed at higher temperatures. The same applies to gastronomic workwear, where bleach is also used to maintain whiteness.

In general, the use of bleach is rather harmful to the material and shortens its service life. When using a high-quality detergent, washing white items separately from colored items is sure to keep the color shine.

Expert opinion
Natalia Osadchaya

When rinsing washed thermal underwear and other functional materials, it is not recommended to use an air conditioner. Use detergents designed for this type of garment.