Delicate wash in a washing machine: how long it lasts, and how it differs from the manual mode

Things like tapestry bedspread or jeans can not forgive mistakes when washing. To your favorite outfits and underwear as long as possible retain their attractive appearance, they require delicate care. Thanks to modern technology, you can even wash carefully the most delicate things, without fear that they will deteriorate. The main thing - is to follow the rules applicable to such things, that is, they need to be prepared to water procedures, to choose the right detergent and gentle treatment.

What is the delicate cycle

Most washing machines there is such a regime. Many call it manually, but it is not. Hand washing is different from the delicate that use it for things that can not be machine washable. This women's blouses, men's shirts, some types of jackets that can not be thoroughly rubbed or twisted. In manual mode, the drum does not rotate practically.

Delicate cycle in the washing machine - it also gentle care of things. It differs by the following characteristics:

• Erase things you need lots of water. This makes it possible to minimize the mechanical impact on the tissue structure.
• How many degrees is required for gentle washing? For such mode provides temperature of 30 degrees. Sometimes the machine heats the water to 40 degrees, but this is the limit.
• Drum machines while preserving mode turns slowly and smoothly.
• Spin delicate items carried at minimum speed - from 400 to 600, otherwise they will pull in and lose their decorative elements. But sometimes can spin and did not execute.
• The washing time is 1-2.5 hours.
• After washing the things you need to squeeze your hands or hang to dry so that the water glass alone.

For which things provides gentle wash

Delicate cycle in the washing machine is required for some natural and synthetic tissues. Spandex, Lycra, organza, cashmere, polyester, viscose, satin, lace, wool, silk - all these fabrics can stretch, fade and can even tear during washing. It washes them in caring mode.

In addition, this mode is provided for items with color inserts or bright colors. The combination of contrasting colors or different tissues, the presence of a large number of accessories, sophisticated style - this is also an indication for the use of gentle washing. Whether delicate cycle things required can prompt shortcutsThat are sure to sewed manufacturers.

Symbols

On washing machines from different manufacturers modes can be indicated in various ways. Some simply indicate tissue category - synthetics, cotton, wool / silk, and the desired temperature. Sometimes they use special icons and symbols.

Delicate washing is carried out in a washing machine at a temperature of 30 degrees with plenty of water. Therefore, careful washing icon - a pelvic image with water, the temperature may sometimes be indicated with one or two horizontal lines below the "bottom" of the container. Such bars denote the amount of water. The instrument panel of the washing machine can be found other designation careful mode - skein, a butterfly-moth, flower, feather, a bowl depicting a hand.

Means for careful washing

For delicate items needed special detergentsSince tissue fibers may fail due to the use of conventional powders. It is best to use special funds that are liquid and powder. It is preferable to use liquid helium as well as powder poorly soluble in cold water. Means to satisfy all the requirements, it should be selected on the following criteria:

• the liquid should be intended only for wool and silk;
• in good formulation does not contain preservatives, dyes and enzymes;
• the smell should be natural.

Most manufacturers produce a single a series of tools for delicate items. They usually indicate that this product is intended for delicate fabrics.

helpful hints

To delicate wash in the washing machine went efficiently and effectively, the following rules apply:

• light-colored items should be separated by color;
• should be washed with a liquid agent and a small amount of the softener;
• lace previously soaked in warm water with soda for several hours;
• if things are very dirty, then they need to pre-apply stain remover for fabrics that require careful treatment;
• Some things, such as lace, to load into the washing machine only need in special bags or covers;
• silk and cashmere items should be washed separately, or may suffer tissue softness and tenderness;
• after washing things should not be left in the machine for too long;
• if things are prone to stretching, then it is desirable not to hang out and lay on a flat surface to dry.

Thus, a delicate wash cycle has a sparing effect on the color and the shape of things. During a washing lace, wool and silk products, as well as some synthetic fabrics do not deform, do not stretch and do not sit down, and at the same time quite effectively cleaned. The advantages of careful washing very much.