Delicate washing of things: in which cases is it necessary?

In modern washing machines there are many programs, among which there is delicate washing. Let's see what it is, do you really need such a function or is it just a trick of manufacturers?

What things require gentle care?

Delicate washing is a careful cleaning of things from impurities at low speed of the drum and at low temperature. The mode is intended for thin and stretchable material, which is easily damaged during machine operation, and especially when spinning. If you run a standard program, moody things can lose their shape and volume. The bright color will fade, the clothes and puffs will appear on the clothes.

Delicate fabrics are materials from a "brittle" fiber that requires special care. It must be handled with care, otherwise the formation of a warpage, rupture of filaments or shrinkage of the product may occur.

Delicate fabrics include natural silk and satin, fine wool, cambric, chiffon, lace. Some manufacturers point out that in a special mode it is necessary to wash artificial fibers - organza, polyester, viscose, elastane. Requires careful handling of clothing made from cashmere, knitwear, microfiber, as well as products from some new-generation fabrics.

advice To determine in which mode you want to erase your favorite item, pay attention to the shortcut. It indicates the maximum water temperature at which the fibers of the canvas will not lose their original appearance. If hand washing is indicated, the thing is most likely made of a whimsical material that can easily be spoiled.

How does the washing work in gentle mode?

The delicate washing mode implies the following nuances.

• Washing of stains occurs at low speeds - the drum of the washing machine turns more slowly than usual.
• When using the program, more water is consumed: this is necessary in order to protect the fabric from mechanical damage and friction.
• Cleaning of things is done at low temperature, usually it is within 30-40 degrees.
• Spinning is performed at low speed - 400-600, maximum - 800 revolutions, and in some models this function is disabled. You have to manually wring out your clothes.
• The program has a shorter duration, the time for washing things is reduced to 1-1.5 hours.

In some washing machines, instead of the delicate washing mode, other programs are indicated - "wool", "silk", "hand wash".Variations can be different, so read the instructions to the device. In it, the manufacturer must indicate which of the available functions is suitable for the materials in question.

For which products is it recommended?

Delicate washing in the washing machine is used to remove stains from moody things that can deteriorate during spinning in the drum and when exposed to hot water.

Tip

If your thing has lacy inserts, decorated with ruffles, rhinestones, lots of buttons, wash it only with the help of a delicate washing program. Do not take risks with expensive things, to prolong their service life will help careful regime.

If the clothes are made of canvas of different texture and contrasting colors, has irregularities and reliefs or can be shed from hot water, it also needs gentle care.

How to configure the delicate mode yourself?

If your washing machine does not have a designated function, you can set it manually. Resource Mschistota.ru recommends doing this as follows:

• set the temperature mode to 30 degrees;
• select the shortest program or express mode;
• program the machine for additional rinsing;
• set the spin to the minimum number of revolutions or completely disable this function.

How long does it take to wash clothes? Usually a special program ends after 1.2-1.5 hours.

Different manufacturers in their own way designate a delicate washing schedule. In some cases, it is drawn on the panel in the form of a pelvis with water, in others it is designated as a temperature of 30 °.

What mode can I use if the functionality of your washing machine is not designed for delicate things? Suitable programs for washing wool, silk, thin cloths. On the panel they can be drawn in the form of a coil of wool, a silkworm butterfly, an image of a hand or a flower.

How to prepare things?

In order to avoid unpleasant surprises during the washing of stains, take note of the following recommendations.

1. First, sort the clothes into white and color.
2. If the item is heavily soiled, pre-soak it with a stain remover in a separate container.
3. Use liquid detergents and special conditioners for delicate washing.
4. If clothes need bleaching, buy household chemicals without chlorine.
5. Load things into the drum in mesh pouches or bags.
6. Remove the laundry immediately after the program is finished.
7. If the fabric can stretch out during the drying process, spread it on a flat, level surface.

Some washing machines have an "ECO" program that produces many small bubbles. They carefully dissolve the detergent and help it reach the deep layers of the fabric. Use this mode for products made from thin material. A big advantage of the ECO program is a significant saving in water, detergent and electricity consumption.

Rules for demanding materials

What kind of fabric needs special care, you already have an idea. Here are ways to remove stains from delicate things.

• Wool and knitted things it is better not to wash, but use dry cleaning. Wool is able to absorb moisture well, which leads to a change in the shape of the product. If there is no possibility to visit a dry cleaner, choose a special program for washing with an abundant rinse and a temperature of no more than 40 °.Dry the woolen fabrics on a terry towel in a horizontal position.
• Natural silk. For all its aesthetic and hygienic qualities, the material is rather whimsical. It is better to wash such a product by hand, you can also use the delicate washing mode without spinning. Rinse things necessary in cool water, not twisting, but gently wringing from moisture. Stains from a natural silk cloth are difficult to remove, so it is not recommended to postpone the removal process for a long time.
• Viscose. Products made of artificial material are erased under the same conditions as natural silk fiber. Delicate stain removal is carried out in the machine at a temperature of up to 40 degrees, dried viscose is allowed in the open air.
• The is an expensive fabric with copper fibers. What washing will ensure the long existence of things? This requires minimal contact with water and washing at a temperature of not more than 40 degrees. They dry things out by turning them inside out.
• Microfiber. For this material it is not recommended to use the conditioner for linen, since the fabric has high absorbent properties. Washing is carried out at a temperature of 40-60 degrees.

Advice

After cleansing delicate things you need to use the same careful ironing. Turn the clothes inside out and put a damp cloth on top. If possible, use the steam function.

What other recommendations should I consider? Fill the drum by 2/3 of the volume, the manufacturers do not advise hammering the machine to the top.

Let's sum up. Wipe off whimsical things preferably at low temperatures, turning off the spin function. Be sure to use special bags for mechanical protection of the whimsical material. Rinse the laundry better by hand: so you will keep the appearance of clothes for a long time.