How to wash in a washing machine

A good housewife always strives for high-quality washing of things so that they do not fade, do not deform and can serve for a long time. But incidents do happen, then your favorite down jacket or sneakers become unusable. It is very simple to avoid this, it is enough to learn the basic rules and recommendations, because high-quality washing not only prolongs the life of things, but is also an indicator of the lady's thrift.

How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine

Usually, manufacturers allow washing a down jacket in an automatic machine, but under certain conditions, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences: streaks, stains, odor and caked down or padding polyester.

• First of all, remove any foreign objects from your pockets.
• Inspect the thing, if there are obvious dirt on it, stains in the area of ​​the cuffs or collar (for example, from foundation), then it should be pre-cleaned with a special tool or ordinary laundry soap.
• Turn the down jacket inside out.
• Do not put more than one down jacket in the drum, otherwise they will not extend

After that, you can go directly to washing:

• The filler will not get confused inside the lining if several tennis balls or balls are placed in the drum with the item.
• Use any program that is suitable for delicate cleaning of fabrics (wool, silk), the water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.
• Additional rinsing of the down jacket will not be superfluous, because very often the washed thing looks unsightly due to stains and streaks.
• It is better to refuse automatic spinning so that the fluff does not roll.

After washing, dry the item well:

• For of this we unbutton lightning and turn out pockets.
• Fluff at wash always gets lost, so trying his distribute.
• Dry down jacket should in vertical position,  so that dripped superfluous moisture.
• IN process drying periodically distribute filler by cells.
• Wait complete drying out things, otherwise feathers and fluff may to begin rot.

How to machine wash sneakers

Sneakers have long since passed from sports shoes to everyday shoes, so you need to be able not only to clean them with a brush or a damp sponge, but also periodically wash them in automatic machine.

Preparation:

• Thoroughly clean the shoes from dirt, remove small stones and other debris from the sole protectors with a sharp object.
• The dust can be washed off under the tap, if there are stains, soak the sneakers in the basin for a while (this way you will understand whether the shoes will fall apart or remain in their original form). This stage is very important, otherwise the filters of the "washing machine" will get clogged, which will cause a breakdown.
• It is best to wash insoles and laces separately from shoes using regular soap.

Wash:

• After all the removable parts of the shoes have been removed, we place the sneakers in a special bag, if not, use a regular pillowcase. This is necessary so as not to damage the elements of the washing machine.
• If there is a “shoe wash” mode, select it. Otherwise, look for a delicate mode on the control panel and wash at a temperature of 20-30 degrees. It is important to take this condition into account so that the sneakers do not lose their original color and do not deform.
• Do not spin and dry in the washing machine.

Dry sneakers follow at room temperature, after filling with absorbent paper, but not with newspapers.

How to machine wash a jacket

Outerwear tends to require more maintenance, so don't wash until you've read these guidelines:

1. Before placing the jacket in the drum, check all pockets, money and documents will be hopelessly damaged in contact with water. Fasten all the zippers and buttons, and turn the garment inside out.
2. Do not use powder in granules, it may leave streaks.
3. As for the water temperature, a shortcut will also tell you this information. Usually it does not exceed 40 degrees.
4. Use the extra rinse function.

How to machine wash fluff

Down and feathers are known to have excellent thermal insulation properties and are highly prized, but require some maintenance. Many people use the services of dry cleaners, but if you still decide to risk washing the fluff at home, then do not neglect the following rules:

• Cleaning down and feathers is best done in hot weather. In the sun, it dries faster, in addition, the filler is disinfected from insects.
• Washing down products is a laborious activity. First you need to open the blanket or pillow and take out all the contents from it. Then divide the filler into several portions and place it in the gauze pouches. Pour warm water into a container and put bags in it. For cleansing, it is best to use lather and a few drops of ammonia.
• The fluff should be washed very carefully in soapy water. Remember the bags several times with your hands and leave to soak for several hours. Rinse well in warm running water and remove moisture.
• After that, spread or hang the fluff in the open sun, without removing from the bags and periodically turning them the other side. Alternatively, spread the filler in a dry, ventilated area, stirring gradually.

Are coats washed in the washing machine

It would seem that such a miracle of technology as an automatic machine will once and for all solve the problem of time-consuming operations for soaking, washing and spinning. But as for this type of outerwear like a coat, everything is not so simple here. The possibility of machine washing here depends entirely on the material from which the item is made.

A coat made of such a delicate fabric as cashmere requires very careful care; the way out of the situation is to go to dry cleaning. Most manufacturers prohibit machine washing, as you can see on the label. Moreover, some things should not be wetted with water at all, otherwise they will become unusable - pellets will appear, the coat will deform, losing its original shape. If the manufacturer allows machine washing, then do not forget to use the delicate wash option and set the temperature to no more than 30 degrees without spinning. Washing by hand is a short soaking of a thing or a dirty area without wrinkling and wringing with a liquid detergent.

A woolen coat or item with added wool can be machine washed or hand washed, but the latter option is preferable. If it is not possible to use dry cleaning services, set the mode "wool" or "hand wash" and wash at a low temperature without spinning. Remember to pay attention to the labels.

With synthetic things, the situation is simpler, it is impossible to spoil them, if you take into account several nuances: turn on the "synthetics" option, the water temperature should not exceed 30-40 degrees, otherwise the coat "shrinks" or, on the contrary, stretches. For washing, it is better to take a liquid detergent so that the powder granules do not remain on the clothes.

Manufacturers do not advise to machine wash clothes made of drape, hand or dry cleaning is acceptable. In extreme cases, you can use the "hand wash" option, however, no one is responsible for the consequences in this case, the thing can be deformed under the influence of hot water.

They dry things made of natural material, first in a horizontal position to remove moisture, and then on hangers are sent to dry in a warm, ventilated room, not exposed to direct sunlight, drying on a battery is prohibited. The same rule applies to synthetics.

Can the pillows be machine washed

Most often filler for pillows fluff or synthetic materials are used. Caring for them is different. Natural fillers are more pleasant to use and are hypoallergenic, however, they require regular cleaning, because dangerous insects - mites - are transferred in the fluff. To prevent their reproduction, you can go to a dry cleaner or wash the pillows in an automatic machine:

• First, take out the filler from the pillowcase and clean it of dust, small items can be washed in a pillowcase, large pillows are parted and the fluff is divided into several portions.
• We distribute the filler into the pre-prepared bags, making sure that during the washing process it remains in them.
• Put it in the drum and add the liquid detergent.
• For washing the filler, the “delicate fabrics” mode and low water temperature are suitable.
• It is allowed to use the spin option at low speeds.

You can soak the synthetic filler before washing, do not be afraid to use spin at high speeds, beat the product before drying, evenly distributing the synthetic winterizer or holofiber.

How to properly wash things in the washing machine

• Do not neglect the sorting of items when washing. Do not put light and dark items in the machine at the same time. Synthetics and natural fabrics are washed separately. Pay special attention to items with stubborn stains and clothes that fade.
• Check your pockets for documents and small items. It is better to fasten the zippers, and, on the contrary, leave the buttons unbuttoned. Pants are turned inside out, the same rule applies to stockings and socks. It is better to wash the linen in special bags.
• You do not need to completely fill the drum of the machine; half is enough for a high-quality wash. Do not wash very large or small items. When choosing a mode, adhere to the manufacturer's rules and the information indicated on the labels.
• Do not use detergents for hand washing, they create copious lather, which affects the performance of the machine.