Delicate washing - what is it?

Delicate washing is a special mode of processing things when washing, which is characterized by a particularly careful attitude to the fabric. The name may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of washing machine. Recommended for specific household items and wardrobe. More details of all the distinctive features of delicate washing and its use you will learn from this article.

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What are the names for delicate washing?

If you use an automatic machine, this program is presumably programmed in it. The name may not coincide with that given in this article. Variations can be different - these are:

• delicate washing;
• hand wash;
• textiles for textiles - for wool, for silk.

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What is the difference between a delicate wash?

Each mode of the washing machine has several parameters:

• temperature;
• washing time in the washing machine;
• speed of revolutions during spinning;
• availability and speed of drying.

For delicate washing there are quite clear indicators:

• , a smaller or usual duration, within 1-2.5 hours, but during this period, more attention is paid to the first stage of dirt removal and rinsing;
• less dramatic movement of the drum;
• uses an increased amount of water;
• temperature in 30, maximum 40 degrees;
• minimum number of revolutions during spinning - 600-800 or even its absence;
• no drying function.

Important! If your model of the washing machine is mechanically operated manually, in addition to all the specified parameters, double-rinse.

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Why do I need a delicate wash?

First and foremost, delicate washing is the protection of things from complex tissues from deformation: stretching, shrinkage. In addition, this mode allows:

• to extend the life of a thing, due to less impact on the structure of fibers;
• eliminate the change in the shade of clothing;
• not to allow its rupture or skewing on the canvas.

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What fabrics are needed for delicate washing?

Understand what kind of mode is needed for your thing is not difficult. Just look at the label on the wrong side - there is usually indicated all the recommendations. If you did not find one, please note the following rules.

Fabrics that are always washed only in the "delicate washing" mode are:

• natural linens - wool, silk;
• artificial - organza, viscose, rayon, modal, polyester, elastane, tact, lycra.

Important! This applies to the tissues themselves. There are recommendations for the use of gentle washing in the washing machine, if:

• thing is made in bright colors;
• has embossed elements;
• differs in complexity of the style;
• has many decorative details - buttons, inserts, ruches, etc.

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Other modes in modern washing machines

To quickly understand your new washing machine and understand which thing and what mode to erase, see the list and description of other possible functions of your equipment.

Popular types of laundry:

1. Daily is the optimal cycle for those who have to deal with a certain amount of dirty things that are needed tomorrow. Most often, this mode of washing in a washing machine for processing work clothes. It takes about 40 minutes at a water temperature of about 30 degrees.
2. Fast - another mode that is suitable for everyday use or for those who are not ready to wait for a full cycle. Usually this function is used for clothes with small impurities. This saves time, electricity, water and washing powder - it needs half as much.
3. Intensive - ideal for very dirty clothes or laundry. The process lasts for a long time - at least 2.5 hours, the water temperature is from 60 to 90 degrees, the drum makes more intensive turns. This mode of washing can in no case be used for delicate fabrics, even with complex stains.
4. Economical. Its essence lies in the economical consumption of all necessary resources - water, electricity, powder. The only drawback is that this cycle takes more time, so that all the means of saving do not affect the quality in the end.
5. Preliminary is, in fact, a function of soaking, which lasts using powder and water at 30C for about 2 hours. Next is the usual washing.
6. Stain removal is a very interesting and necessary function. It is used directly for removing complex stains on tissues. The main feature is the use of low temperature, up to 40C.

Important! All the above modes of washing in a washing machine - this is not a complete list of modern features. To better understand what exactly your equipment can do, how to ease your household problems, ask the seller the right questions before buying. So you will be able to purchase exactly the unit that is ideal for you. Be sure to consider:

• the number of people in the family;
• hobby and main occupation of all family members,
• presence of small children;
• own household habits - how often do you like to wash and how much time you are willing to spend on it;
• allowable budget for system maintenance.

Now you are probably more comfortable with the washing. Take into account all the recommendations in this article, always look at the labels on the clothes and set the correct washing modes on the washing machine. In this case, you will easily be able to minimize personal involvement in the process of removing dirt from various tissues and keep all household items clean and fresh.