Tips from experienced laundresses on how to wash clothes by hand

foto13543-1Hand washing is not as popular as automatic washing. But in some cases you cannot do without it. It is possible to wash a thing by hand effectively and efficiently if you know all the features of such a processing process.

Let's take a closer look at how to properly wash clothes and linen with our hands, what means to use for washing, whether it is necessary to wring out things, how they should be dried.

When is hand wash preferable to machine wash?

Hand washing can be a conscious choice or a necessity when looking after items. An indication that the processing should be carried out by hand can be the information on the label for the product.

The following categories of things should not be put into the machine:

  • foto13543-2having significant wear, dilapidated;
  • with dirt that can damage the washing unit - stained with kerosene, gasoline, engine oil and other chemicals;
  • leather and leatherette products;
  • thin lace items;
  • products with complex decor;
  • products that have a rigid shape or frame (corsets, hats, etc.).

Manual processing has much fewer restrictions in comparison with machine processing, since it allows you to vary the intensity of the impact.

Exceptions are products for which only dry cleaning is allowed. For example, coats, hats and other similar items. All other things can be put in order by hand.

Preparation for processing

Before you put things in the water you need to go through the preparatory stages:

  1. Preparation of the workplace.
  2. Choosing a detergent.
  3. Determination of the detergent for each specific case.
  4. Selection of water temperature.
  5. Sorting things.
At the stage of preparation, there are no unimportant trifles, therefore, each stage must be treated as responsibly as possible.

Organization of the workplace

When starting to wash with your hands, you should take care of the following things:

  • foto13543-3capacity (basin);
  • detergent;
  • clothespins;
  • trempel;
  • hangers with special clips for drying trousers;
  • air conditioning;
  • latex gloves.

For the convenience of processing, it is desirable that there are two pelvis, and not one.One is for washing and the other is for rinsing.

If possible, then the workplace should be organized so that you do not have to constantly bend over strongly... Washing in an uncomfortable position can quickly get tired.

The presence of rubber gloves will reliably protect the hand from prolonged contact with household chemicals and water. If not used, the skin may crack and irritate.

Sorting laundry

As with washing in a machine, manual processing requires sorting of products. In this case, you should adhere to the following rules:

  1. Do not wash delicate fabrics with rough materials.
  2. Black things - process separately from the rest, white - also.
  3. Molding products are processed separately from everyone else.
Depending on the material, model and degree of soiling, the intensity of the washing process and the need for pre-soaking are determined.

How to choose the right detergent?

The choice of detergent should take into account the color and composition of the fabric. For most products it is recommended to use detergents in the form of gels rather than powders.

foto13543-4These drugs have a number of advantages:

  • faster dissolution in water when compared to granular formulations;
  • even distribution in water;
  • no sediment;
  • good dissolution in water of any temperature (it is easier to dilute powders in warm or hot water, and more difficult in cold water);
  • good rinsing of fabric fibers.

Thorough dilution of the powder is a must. If it is violated, damage to the erasable material is possible due to the ingress of undissolved concentrated granules on it.

For some types of products, special products are produced, designed for washing wool, delicate fabrics, etc.

Good washing results can be obtained if choose a product taking into account the color of the material:

  • for black;
  • for white;
  • for colored.
To remove stains, modern means can be used - oxygen bleaches. They are produced separately for colored and white clothing.

The use of chlorine bleaches is discouraged for a number of reasons:

  1. Chemical vapors inhaled during washing are harmful to health.
  2. It can only be used with restrictions on white cotton fabrics.
  3. Use leads to thinning of fibers, loss of appearance, rapid wear and tear.

The simplest and most affordable laundry detergent is laundry soap. Its use is not desirable for automatic washing, but is suitable for manual processing. Another plus is the hypoallergenic composition, which allows the use of soap for washing underwear and baby linen.

Pre-soaping most items will greatly simplify further washing.

Water heating temperature

The water temperature is determined based on the permissible for a particular product, and taking into account the fact that it should be tolerable for the hands - no more than + 50 ° C. If there is no label on the item, then the water temperature is determined by the type of material:

  • foto13543-5natural linen and cotton it is possible to process at almost any temperature, but more often - about + 40 ° C;
  • wool and natural silk - from + 30 ° C to + 40 ° C;
  • viscose - up to + 30 ° C;
  • synthetics - + 40 ° C;
  • mixed materials - up to + 40 ° C or + 50 ° C.

If it is impossible to determine the composition, it is advisable to choose a temperature of +30 - + 35 ° C for washing.

Instructions

Having the basic knowledge of hand washing, you can start processing according to the following scheme:

  1. Determine a place to wash things. It is desirable that it is in close proximity to a water source.
  2. Pour water of the required temperature into the washing container.
  3. Dilute the detergent in water according to the instructions on the package.
  4. Stir the soap solution until foam forms and the detergent is completely dissolved.
  5. Dip things in water.
  6. If there are particularly dirty spots, rub them with soap.
  7. If things are stained, they can be left in the basin for up to 20 minutes.With significant contamination, cotton products can be kept soaked for up to 3 hours, and bed linen and kitchen towels - up to 6 hours.
  8. Rub the contaminated areas.
  9. Squeeze things out a little.
  10. If 2 basins are used, then transfer things to the second.
  11. Drain the dirty water from the first.
  12. Collect warm water, rinse.
  13. Collect cold water, rinse.
Rinse until the water stops being soapy. Add extra rinse if necessary.

Hand wringing: is it necessary or not?

foto13543-6After rinsing, wring out the clothes. Twisting should be excluded so as not to deform the product.

During the spinning process, try to remove as much water as possible... For delicate fabrics, the method of wringing things through a terry towel is suitable.

For some types of materials, thin and delicate, such as chiffon, polyester, it is better to exclude spinning and let the water simply drain over the bathtub.

How to clean bulky items?

Bulky items such as parkas and jacketscan be washed using various methods:

  1. Erasing only certain areas of the top layer of fabric.
  2. Complete processing.

Difficulty washing large items:

  • the volume of the thing itself;
  • significant weight gain when wet;
  • difficulties with wringing and drying.
In cases where a bulky thing needs to be washed only from above, it is better to avoid getting completely wet, including insulation. This wash is carried out by hanging the product over the bathtub.

Use a sponge or soft brush for cleaning. It is convenient to wash off soapy water with a shower head, directing it from top to bottom.

If a jacket or other bulky item needs to be washed entirely, you will have to do it right in the bathroom.... Hand washing in this case will be very laborious. A wet thing should be treated in zones, gently turning over.

foto13543-7After washing, a product saturated with water requires very careful further processing. Otherwise, the insulation may be deformed, unevenly distributed and disrupt the shape of the whole thing.

To prevent this from happening, you should allow the bulk of the water to drain directly into the bathroom. And only after that proceed to drying.

Drying of bulky items should be carried out with turning and shifting the productensuring uniform drying.

Folk recipes for cleaning compounds

Folk remedies for laundry can be a good alternative to household chemicals. They are based on available ingredients and a simple technology for preparing cleaning compounds.

Mustard

The use of natural mustard allows you to gently and delicately wash things, including those made from natural silk and wool.

For manual processing you will need:

  • 3 l. water;
  • 3 tbsp mustard powder.

Processing order:

  1. foto13543-8Pour water into the container.
  2. Dilute the mustard.
  3. Insist 120 minutes.
  4. Strain the solution.
  5. Pour it into a bowl of hot water.
  6. The remaining mustard should be poured over 3 liters again. water.
  7. Clothes are washed in a mustard water infusion.
  8. At the last rinse, you can add 1 tbsp. l. vinegar per 1 liter. liquids. For wool - 1 tsp. ammonia per 1 liter. liquids.

Soda ash - for linen and cotton

This preparation has good efficiency when processing linen and cotton items.

Minus soda:

  • inability to use for washing wool and silk;
  • impossibility of using for the processing of fading fabric
For the effectiveness of washing with soda ash, the water temperature must be at least + 50 ° C. The substance diluted in water allows you to effectively deal with pollution.

For a greater effect, use a short pre-soak for 10-15 minutes.

Homemade gel

1 liter. water:

  • grate laundry soap 50 grams;
  • soda ash - 50 grams or regular baking soda - 200 grams;
  • essential oil (for aromatization) - 7 drops.

Cooking process:

  1. foto13543-9Bring water to a boil.
  2. Pour in soap shavings.
  3. Add soda.
  4. Stir until the soap is completely dissolved.
  5. Remove from heat. During the cooling process, the mixture will thicken, acquiring the concentration of the gel.
  6. After the mixture has cooled, add the essential oil and mix again.

The gel is used at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. for one bowl of water with a wash. Store the washing gel in a tightly closed container. Before use, it is advisable to mix the composition so that it becomes homogeneous.

Salt solution for calico

The salt-based recipe is suitable for washing clothes made from natural fabrics based on plant materials - flax and chintz.

Procedure:

  1. Immerse the items in clean water for a quarter of an hour.
  2. Water - drain, things - put aside.
  3. Dial 5 liters. water.
  4. Pour in 5 tbsp. l. kitchen salt.
  5. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.
  6. Dip things in water.
  7. Leave on for 60 minutes.
  8. Rinse as usual after washing.

The method is suitable only for natural fabrics from plant materials.

Beans for sweaters

As a detergent, you need not the beans themselves, but the infusion. Cooking procedure:

  • foto13543-10in 1 liter. soak water with 0.2 kg of beans;
  • cook until the beans are ready;
  • strain the liquid through cheesecloth;
  • add the broth to a bowl of water intended for washing;
  • beat the washing solution with your hand;
  • wash as usual;
  • rinse.

The decoction of beans gives woolen clothes softness and fluffiness.

Soap nuts

This is a natural product that comes from Asia. You can buy it in eco-goods stores. You only need a walnut shell for washing.

Procedure:

  1. 10 pieces of shells are placed in a bag for washing.
  2. The pouch is placed in a basin.
  3. Pour hot water.
  4. Withstand a quarter of an hour, periodically kneading the contents of the bag.
  5. Dip things into a basin.
  6. Leave things for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Start washing with your hands.
  8. After washing, the items should be rinsed.
The used soap shells are dried and set aside until the next wash. One bag is enough for 5 wash sessions.

This product is suitable for the treatment of children's clothes, linen allergy sufferers and those with dermatological diseases.

Correct drying

foto13543-11It is recommended to dry any items in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.

How best to arrange the product for drying depends on the material, type of clothing, and its size:

  • blouses, shirts - on a trempel;
  • bedding - by throwing it over the rope;
  • woolen and acrylic sweaters and pullovers - unfolded, etc.

You can read about all the features of drying hand washed items. here.

13 recommendations

Hand washing in most cases is not difficult. Its main disadvantage is the laboriousness of the process.

To make processing as simple as possible, you should use these recommendations:

  1. When washing a fading item, the water should be changed more often and not used to care for other items.
  2. If washing is done with laundry soap, it can be used in two forms - by grating into shavings or by placing a whole piece in warm water prepared for washing.
  3. Using detergents that match the color and type of fabric will extend the life of your garments.
  4. If the product is very dirty, then after soaking, the water must be drained and fresh, in which the detergent should also be dissolved. In this case, soaking is carried out in one water, and washing in another.
  5. foto13543-12To reduce the number of rinses, the water should be squeezed out well after each rinsing step.
  6. For allergy sufferers, the one that is marked "hypoallergenic" should be selected as a detergent. Laundry soap and detergents for washing baby clothes are also suitable.
  7. A soft bristle brush can be used to wash heavy fabrics.
  8. For washing small items, it is convenient to use a compact shape and size basin.
  9. Dirty items should not be stored for a long time before washing, as this will make them difficult to wash.
  10. It is advisable to wash some items inside out.For example, woolen, as well as those that have a large decoration on the front side.
  11. A poorly rinsed item must not be sent to dry. If you do this, you can get ugly stains on the material, deterioration of the softness of the thing, damage to the fibers, irritation on the skin upon contact with such products.
  12. A wide basin is easier to wash than a narrow basin.
  13. The inclusion of enzymes that decompose proteins into the detergent is prohibited for washing items made of natural wool and silk.

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Conclusion

The ability to properly wash things by hand is a useful skill that will help you cope with washing with a broken washing machine or in situations where it is impossible to clean the thing otherwise.

Wherein it is important to follow the entire sequence of actions, preparing the workplace and the detergent for washing... The knowledge gained will help to simplify the process of hand washing without losing the quality of processing.

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