How to wash flax

Linen items are always beautiful and comfortable to wear, and also made of natural linen. That is why they are often given preference when choosing different wardrobe items, but it is important to know how to properly wash linen so that it lasts a long time. This we will discuss in this article.

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Than to wash linen things?

The first thing to decide is a suitable detergent. For such clothes, choose:

• washing powders, increasing the alkaline concentration of water;
• oxygen powders with whitening effect;
• "colored" powder, if the clothes are not monophonic;
• powder for washing delicate fabrics.

Important! Do not use agents with aggressive solvents and chlorine - they can disrupt the structure of the fibers and the thing will lose its attractiveness.

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How to wash flax?

To perform the entire procedure correctly, do the following:

1. Check the manufacturer's recommended washing on the item label.
2. Determine for yourself which washing method is more convenient for you - manual or machine.
3. Choose the optimum washing mode, given the fact that the flax can be washed at a temperature of no higher than 40 ° C without intensive spinning.

Then proceed as follows:

1. Well dissolve the powder in cool water.
2. Soak the linen clothes for a short time.
3. Remove and wash in a convenient way. In this case, observe the important condition - the thing should be located freely, that is, you can not overload the machine, but manually wash it in a very deep basin.
4. Rinse clothes thoroughly so that there are no chemicals left in the fabric - they lead to tissue failure.
5. Do not wring out things, but leave to drain.
6. Straighten clothes and shape.
7. Dry in a well-ventilated area, but without direct sunlight.
8. Do not completely dry linen thing, iron well heated iron in the additional humidification mode.
9. Spread the already smooth fabric, but a little more damp, and leave until completely dry.

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How to wash difficult stains with linen clothes?

Even if you very carefully and accurately wear linen clothes, it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid getting drops of fat, berry juice and blood when cut to a thing. Therefore, take note of several effective ways from the most frequent types of pollution.

Important! Use them immediately, without delay, as soon as there is such a need. The freshly stained stain is always washed with linen clothing much easier than the dirt already embedded in the fabric structure.

Method 1

This option is suitable for you if there are fatty traces. Before washing the linen in the machine, do the following:

1. Dilute the ammonia in the proportion of 1 tsp.on 1 tbsp.cold water.
2. Wet a cotton swab or sponge in the solution.
3. Clean with a stain remover until the fat track disappears.
4. Rinse with warm water the remaining solution.
5. Load into the machine and wash, following all the rules.

Method 2

Another effective method to quickly remove fat from linen clothing. To do this:

1. Mix liquid hand soap, denatured alcohol and ammonia in a 1: 1: 5 ratio.
2. Moisten the sponge in a liquid and gently apply to the stain.
3. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
4. Lightly rub and rinse with warm water.
5. Wash the linen thing as usual.

Method 3

If you have stained clothes with red wine:

1. Pour in plenty of salt.
2. Leave for 5-10 minutes.
3. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Method 4

If you have stained colored clothing, remove stains in this way:

1. Mix 2 parts of glycerin and 1 part of yolk from the egg.
2. Apply the mixture on the traces of wine or grease.
3. Leave for 2-3 hours.
4. Rinse under running water.
5. Wash the entire thing in the typewriter.

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Useful advices

• 100% linen has a shrink property of the fabric. To return the clothes to their previous form, iron it through a dense fabric.
• When rinsing colored linen, add citric acid or vinegar to the water - this will help maintain the brightness of the shades.
• Do not soak the linen clothing with embroidery, do not boil for long, and when rinsing add salt to the water.

Now you know at what temperature and how to properly wash flax. Therefore, you will always be attractive, and feel comfortable and comfortable in any situation!