How to wash by hand: 5 rules easy and efficient washing

Handwashing things you need to follow a certain water temperature and the right detergent - it depends on the type of fabric

Modern washing machine is no problem to cope with any pollution. But I, as each family, periodically there is a need to wash their hands. So today I want to tell you how to properly wash things by hand.

General rules for how to wash clothes by hand

If you often have to wash your hands, I recommend to remember the wash simple rules that will help avoid many unpleasant surprises.

Delicates better wash by hand, the material has not deteriorated

Rule 1. Water temperature

The water temperature during handwashing entirely depends on the product that you are washing. The surest way to find the right temperature - to look at the label. If it has been cut - it is necessary to focus on the type of fabric.

If you are washing a T-shirt by hand, do not forget to look at the label, it contains the recommended water temperature

• natural fabricsTo which the cotton and linen can be washed at any temperature you comfortable. Products from these tissues tolerate washing and not deformed. Bedding from natural fabrics better soaking in hot water.
• Natural wool and silk be washed at a temperature of 30-40 ° C. In this case, things can not squeeze - you need to let them drain.

Silk fabrics can not strongly rub and squeeze the material deforms

• Products made of viscose better wash in cold water - no higher than 30 ° C.
• Synthetics safely tolerate water temperature 40-50 ° C.
• combined materials (With addition of natural fabric synthetics) better wash at 40-50 ° C.

If you can not determine the type of tissue, wash the product in lukewarm water

Rule 2. Means for washing

Depending on the type of fabric and dirt level for hand washing, you can use these tools:

Picture	Laundry detergent
	washing powder - Universal detergents for different types of tissue. When purchasing a note marked "hand wash". Such powder is less aggressive to the skin of hands. Before using completely dissolve the powder of the water, or pellets can leave a colored mark on the clothes.
	Gel for washing - the perfect modern means. Readily soluble even in cold water, it copes with the heavily polluted. The only drawback - high price.
	Laundry soap - proven over the years means well washes any dirt and safely to your hands. Laundry soap - the ideal solution for people suffering from allergies to household chemicals.
	oxygen bleach is indispensable in the fight against serious stains. This tool removes the stain, while maintaining the color of the fabric. There bleach for white and black fabrics. Carefully study the label.
	chlorine bleach You can only use natural white fabrics. It is well removes stains and removes linen from gray. Chlorine bleach is quite aggressive and harmful, so it is best to use it in the most extreme cases.
	Air conditioning washing laundry give softness and give a lovely fragrance.

Remember, polyester, acrylic and lycra can not be washed in alkaline media, including soap. A natural for the animal fabrics - silk, wool - you can not use funds from the enzymes. Carefully read the composition of washing powders!

If you wash a white shirt with the addition of oxygen bleach, it will shine with cleanliness

Rule 3. Additional attributes for washing

In addition to the detergent to wash your hands, you may need these items:

Picture	Description
	brushwith soft and hard bristles may be needed when zastiryvanii heavily soiled clothing sections.
	basin washing is better to choose is not too high and wide. Better stock up by several tanks.
	clothespins needed when hanging clothes to dry.

The sequence of the wash

Rule 4. hand washing stages

Any hand wash, regardless of the number and characteristics of things laundered fabric consists of several stages.

instruction can help you provide all the details and make it easier:

Picture	Procedure
	Step 1 Decide on the washing place. It is best suited for this room with access to water - a bathroom or kitchen. If you are going to wash the clothes at their summer cottage - suitable bath. Direct access to the water will save time and effort.
	step 2 Sort out the things. Spread apart the bed and underwear, children's and adult clothing, light and dark things. If you're going to wash your hair - turn them inside out. Also, do not forget to check out the pockets!
	step 3 Prepare the container for washing. It is best to get at least two basins - one for soaking and washing, the second - for rinsing. Suitable as a sink with stopper or bath.
	step 4 Prepare detergent depending on the type of fabric and washing purposes.
	step 5 Dilute the selected tool in water according to the dosage specified on the package. Before you wash things by hand, let the powder is completely dissolved in the water.
	step 6 Remember the water temperature. Cotton and linen must be soaked in hot, wool and silk - cold, colored items - in warm water.
	step 7 Immerse the items in a basin water and laundry detergent. Lightly rub the material together.
	step 8 Leave things soaked for a while. Heavily soiled items can be soaked for 2 hours, bed linen - at night. Do not overdo things soaked up odor, or washing will have to start all over again.
	step 9 Heavy contamination before soaking must be washed off. Especially collars and cuffs of shirts, pants and the bottom t. D. Once again, things rub against each other and transfer to a bowl with clean water.
	step 10 After washing, rinse the laundryConstantly renewing the water until it is completely transparent. If desired, add the water conditioner to the laundry at the dosage indicated by the manufacturer.
	step 11 Gently squeeze excess water and fold the thing in an empty bowl. Now they are ready for drying.
	step 12 Remain hang laundry to dry completely. It is better to dry things it outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Rule 5. Delicate wash by hand

Special attention needs washing delicate fabrics.

Fragile and delicate materials can be washed only in cold or lukewarm water with the addition of a small amount of detergent. For example, 1 table spoons powder to 5 liters of water.

Delicate fabrics need to be washed with care

note:

• silk and lace fabric better washable liquid for delicates;
• batik and embroidery woolen threads It can be washed in cold water only;
• If you are using laundry bleach or stain remover - add water tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide if you erase a product with embroidery - tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.

Before you wash underwear, do not forget to sort it by color and type of fabric

Delicate things can not be actively rub and rinse. Therefore, I recommend to stick to a washing sequence:

1. Dissolve powder in water.
2. Immerse the dirty things in the pelvis and leave for 5-10 minutes.
3. Gently, without twisting and shaking, to shift things into the basin with clean water.

In the photo - a bad example twisting linen. Delicate fabrics not withstand such an impact

1. Leave for 5 minutes.
2. Put things in clean water and gently rinse.
3. Lay out a towel and put it to wash things, so that the water absorbed.

The clothes dry faster, it is better to spread out on a towel on a flat surface

1. If the fabric is subject to deformation (May stretch) - leave the item in a horizontal position, succeeding wet towel dry, if necessary. If such a threat is not - hang clothes and dry them at room temperature.

Summary

Washed by hand or in a machine - it will be just you. But now that you know hand washing - not such a difficult task, especially if you have all the right attributes. And if you are still in doubt - watch the video in this article, it will help to clarify some points. Questions? Leave them in the comments, I'm happy to answer.