Useful tips on how to machine and hand wash fleece

Fleece items are warm and very cozy. The popularity of this material only grows over time, since clothing and home textiles made from it are distinguished by high comfort.

How to wash fleece items in the washing machine and at what temperature so that they last longer and retain all their qualities, does the fleece shrink after washing? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article.

Is it possible, at what temperature?

Fleece is a synthetic material or with a high percentage of synthetics. It was invented in the 70s of the last century.

Due to its high performance, Fleece clothing quickly gained popularity as:

• children's,
• home,
• sports,
• ammunition for tourism, etc.

The properties of the material make it easy to care for, including washing. But even such a fairly common fabric has some nuances.

Basic care requirements:

1. Washing should be carried out at a temperature not higher than + 40 ° C. Otherwise, shrinkage (if there is cotton in the composition) and thinning of the fibers are possible.
2. Spin - at minimum values, or completely disabled.
3. Washing - on one of the modes - delicate, "wool" or "hand".
4. Refusal from intensive processing in any form.

Basic information on caring for your garment is presented on the product label.

Choosing a detergent

It is best to wash fabrics that are porous and bulky in structure with gel products. When using the powder, its granules may not completely dissolve, stay in the fibers and lead to stains and stiffness of the thing after processing.

Regular conditioner can wash off water repellent impregnationthat was before washing, and it will need to be restored. If a thing with water-repellent qualities is washed, then rinsing should be completed in a special means to restore the properties of the material to repel water.

Nikwax Polar Proof

The drug produced in Great Britain is produced in a volume of 0.3 liters. Price - from 800 rubles.

Advantages:

• environmental friendliness;
• improving the thermal insulation properties of clothing;
• respect for fabric;
• does not increase the weight of the item;
• ease of use;
• can be used in a washing machine;
• waterproofness;
• hypoallergenic.

It is possible to process even a zipper on things.

Perwoll "Care and refreshing effect"

The product is produced in bottles of various sizes. A 0.9 liter capacity costs about 300 rubles. Manufacturer - Austria.

Pervol is intended for washing synthetic and mixed materials. Using this tool:

• provides high-quality washing;
• eliminates unpleasant odors;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• provides delicate care.

The required amount of the drug is determined by the degree of pollution of things and the hardness of the water. It is convenient to measure the required amount of gel with a cap from the bottle. The preparation has a rather pronounced odor, which is highly resistant to fabric.

Hey-sport Micro Wash

The 0.25 liter bottle is designed for washing thermal underwear and fleece. The product is designed for gentle processing of microfibers and fleece fabrics. Price - from 600 rubles per bottle.

The advantages of the product include:

• restoration of tissue structure;
• improvement of functional qualities;
• antistatic effect;
• good cleaning of the material;
• deodorization.

How to treat fleece items in the washing machine?

It is very convenient to wash things in a typewriter. In order not to spoil the thing, it is necessary to follow clear recommendations for the care of the material:

1. Inspect the entire product. If there are pockets, they need to be checked and all foreign objects removed from them.
2. Fasten all buckles.
3. Turn the thing over to the wrong side.
4. Put it in the drum.
5. Set the desired mode - "delicate".
6. Correct the temperature, spin if necessary.
7. Start washing.
8. After the end of the cycle, shake the thing and send to dry.

Items that have already been washed should be removed from the machine immediately.

How to wash fleece in a washing machine, the video will tell you:

Manual cleaning of clothes

Hand treatment allows you to wash the fleece thoroughly and accurately. In some situations, manual processing is indispensable. For example, if a bulky blanket does not fit into the drum of a washing machine.

If you need to eliminate stains, then you can cope with the task as follows:

1. Fill a basin with cold water.
2. Immerse the product in it.
3. Leave for a quarter of an hour.

The use of detergent can be avoided. Or use soap shavings diluted in water not only for washing, but also for soaking.

The main wash includes the following steps:

1. Washing with soap shavings dissolved in water.
2. Rinsing.
3. Drying.

Does the material sit down?

In most cases, the basis of the fleece fabric is polyester, with proper care it does not shrink... But materials are also produced that include cotton. Such a thing can sit down.

If shrinkage has occurred, the fabric must be well moistened, for example, rotated in the washing machine without spinning. After that, the thing is sent to dry, trying to stretch the fabric.

Another way is to use vinegar diluted in water:

1. Pour 5 liters into a basin. water.
2. Pour in 2 tbsp. l. vinegar.
3. Soak the item for 30 minutes.
4. Take out the thing, wring it out.
5. Pull up with your hands to the desired size.

Drying rules

Fleece after washing is necessary hang to dry naturally:

• pites and jackets - on trembles;
• sweatpants are also suspended vertically with clip-on hangers;
• bulky items, such as rugs, can be dried by throwing them over a string, but first the product must drain well.

If you wish, you can dry things by spreading them out on a horizontal plane. Fleece dries very well and dries quickly by itself, this allows you not to use additional techniques to speed up the drying process.

Don't use:

• mode "drying" in a washing machine;
• iron;
• hanging on batteries and other heating devices.

7 "no"

Despite the ease of maintenance of fleece items, there are several serious restrictions that you should be aware of in advance:

1. Washing with laundry soap before placing in the automatic machine is not advisable - stains may remain.
2. You should not use stain removers or bleaches when washing fleece. Their effect can harm the fibers - from thinning and loss of softness - to corroding the fabric itself.
3. High water temperature (above + 40 ° C) can provoke deformation of things.
4. Do not put fleece things into the washing machine tightly - you must leave enough free space for the wash to go well.
5. Spinning is not worth using.
6. Fleece is not ironed or steamed.
7. Do not use aggressive detergents.

Recommendations

Simple recommendations will help you avoid common mistakes when washing fleece:

1. The washing mode should not be intensive ("delicate" or "wool").
2. It is better to replace the detergent with gel.
3. To care for fleece things, you can use children's detergents, if there are no special ones.
4. If a large fleece item (long robe, blanket) is being machine washed, then only one item needs to be put into the drum.
5. For stains on the product, pre-soaking is recommended. If after that the item will be washed in the machine, it must be rinsed first.
6. Setting an additional rinse in the machine will help to better cope with the removal of the detergent.
7. When washing in a machine, special balls can be used. They will prevent the textured material from falling off and the formation of pills.
8. It is advisable to wash fleece products separately from other things, sending no more than 2-3 items per machine load.

Conclusion

Despite the artificial composition, fleece things are one of the most beloved by most people. Soft and comfortable, they retain heat well and can serve for a very long time without losing their performance.

Conditions for the preservation of all properties - proper and high-quality care, including washing according to all the rules.