Despite the fact that there are washing machines in almost every apartment and successfully cope with their duties, sometimes they break down, and then things have to be washed by hand. Therefore, everyone must know how to wash by hand correctly, otherwise the product will not be washed off, it will remain dirty or even deteriorate.
Before starting the wash, the soiled laundry must be sorted: light and dark items must be separated, items with stubborn stains must be set aside (you will have to work with them separately), the dirty laundry must be separated from the cleaner.
To correctly determine in which mode to wash, you need to look at the label: the washing temperature is usually indicated there. If it is not there, it must be borne in mind that things are usually washed at forty degrees: a high temperature will damage not only the material, but also the skin of the hands. Some fabrics can be boiled down, especially white cotton and linen. But it should be borne in mind that the products will shrink very strongly, and colored things may lose color.
Washing
Many housewives wash without rubber protective gloves, which is very harmful: washing powders contain many chemical components that negatively affect skin cells.
Before washing, you need to pour warm water into the basin, measure out the required amount of powder for hand washing and dissolve it completely, otherwise the granules may clog between the seams and leave white streaks. If the garment is very dirty, add stain remover or bleach.
After that, soak things for an hour or two (the dirtier the laundry, the longer), after which you can start washing, paying special attention to the dirtiest places. If you have a washboard, you can use it: it will greatly facilitate the work. Put the washed items in a separate bowl: they will have to be rinsed.
During washing, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the material from which the product is sewn: the correct choice of powder, the temperature regime and the method of washing largely depend on this.
Jeans
Before washing the jeans by hand, soak them for half an hour in warm water, it is not recommended to keep them for more than two hours: prolonged exposure to powder and water destroys the material. Zip the zipper and turn the jeans inside out before immersing the jeans in the soapy water.
Although jeans are sewn from cotton fabric, the temperature of the water for soaking should not be more than sixty, during washing - forty degrees, otherwise they will shrink strongly. It is advisable to wash jeans with washing soap: it does not discolor the material so much, and the rivets fade less than when washing with powder.
Before washing, lay out the jeans on a flat surface (the bottom of the bath), and wash with a brush with a hard bristle, having previously soaped it. Do not press hard on the fabric, unless it is particularly dirty.
How to wash a shirt
Shirts are usually sewn from cotton, linen, silk, synthetic materials. The choice of washing method and detergent powder largely depends on the fabric from which it was sewn.
Before you soak your shirt in warm soapy water for twenty minutes, you need to check your pockets: a forgotten receipt after washing can forever be imprinted on a white shirt. It is not recommended to wrinkle the shirt during washing, especially for the collar and cuffs, the shape of which may deteriorate from this. To clean these parts of the product, use a soft bristled brush.
While rinsing the shirt, it is advisable to add vinegar to the water: the color of the product will become brighter, and it will add shine to the silk shirt. After washing, it is better to hang the shirt by the hangers: this way it will not lose its shape.
Sweater washing
Wool sweaters require a special approach: they cannot be soaked categorically. Before washing, the product should be turned inside out, sweater loops should be swept away, then they will not stretch.
It is necessary to wash and rinse the sweater at a temperature not exceeding thirty degrees (it is not recommended to wash it in cold water, as in hot water).
Before lowering the sweater in water, you need to dissolve a special liquid powder for wool in it (if it is not there, you can use laundry soap, or even better - shampoo, whipping up a lush foam).
You need to dry the sweater horizontally, after putting a terry towel under it, which will absorb water (change as it gets wet). You cannot dry your woolen sweater vertically: it will lose its shape.
How to wash your bra
Washing your bra by hand allows you to keep the shape of the product as long as possible. To do this, soak the bra in soapy water for half an hour, and then rinse thoroughly under running water (it is advisable not to rub the product with your hands, as this will ruin the shape). If the bra needs bleaching, use only products without chlorine, which can destroy the fibers of the fabric.
It is necessary to rinse the bra thoroughly: the soap solution tends to linger in the cups and dry, causing irritation on the skin. Wring out the product gently: the bra bones bend easily, and if this happens, they will not be able to return to their previous shape. After washing, the cups need to be straightened, otherwise they will shrink a little. It is not advisable to dry a bra on clothespins: it is better to put it horizontally, having previously shaped the product.
Rinsing
After washing all things, prepare rinse water in a basin or bathtub (you will have to change it often). It is necessary to rinse the washed things at least three times, it can also be done under running water.
When a product taken out of water begins to creak between the fingers, it is considered rinsed, and it can be hung to dry by wiping the wire or rope with a damp cloth (if they are dirty, the dirt will end up on the washed clothes).
Before doing this, each product must be shaken vigorously: this will straighten things and make ironing easier.
How to wash sneakers
Sometimes, not only linen needs to be washed, but also shoes, for example, sneakers (you cannot wet suede shoes). It is recommended to clean the product with a brush designed for cleaning the material from which the sneakers were made.
Before washing, remove the laces and pull the insoles out of the sneakers. Under running water, use an old toothbrush to completely clean the sole of stones and dirt, then soak the sneakers for a while in a soapy solution (it is better to use laundry soap, washing powders are undesirable). If the soaking water becomes dirty, replace it, dissolve the soap and soak the shoes again.
You can start cleaning when the water in which the sneakers will be soaked is no longer contaminated. After that, clean the product with a brush outside and inside, with a sponge soaked in clean water, remove the foam from the sneakers (rinse until the water stops foaming).
It is not recommended to dry the product on heating devices: instead, put crumpled newspapers inside, which will absorb moisture and prevent sneakers from losing their shape (paper must be changed to dry as it gets wet).
One of the most popular modes in a washing machine is “Hand wash”. People are trying to replace the washing process in a basin with this mode in order to save time and effort. How effective such a program is, and how to use it, let's figure it out together.
Mode description
Hand washing in a washing machine is designed to wash your laundry as gently as possible. At the same time, the rotation of the drum is minimized, during washing it only dangles from side to side, and the spinning is practically absent or takes place at the lowest speeds.
As for the water temperature, depending on the model of the washing machine, it heats up no higher than 30-40 0 C. In addition, in the instructions for the machine, the manufacturer indicates that the drum can be loaded in this mode only half the permissible maximum load. This means that if your machine is designed for 6 kg of laundry, then in manual mode you can only wash 3 kg. Thanks to this, things wrinkle less, rinse better.
The handwash sign is the same on almost all washing machines. This is a drawn basin of water and a hand. Sometimes the number 30 is written on the basin, which means the temperature of water heating. There are washing machines that have two separate modes for hand washing. One of them has a sign in the form of a basin with the signature 30, and the other mode has a sign with the signature 40.
Some manufacturers do not bother at all, making the control panel of the washing machine as informative as possible, sign all modes with words, without drawing any icon.
When to use
The hand wash mode in the washing machine is most often used if the garment label has a sign prohibiting machine washing or a sign warning that the item can only be washed by hand. These things include:
Experienced housewives use this program for washing:
- suits, skirts, trousers;
- lightweight organza or tulle curtains;
- clothes with embroidery, applique and other decorations;
- cloth shoes, such as sneakers or sneakers.
Advice! In the hand wash mode, it is worth washing those products and things that are not heavily soiled. Otherwise, the product may simply not be washed off.
To enhance the effect of hand washing in the machine, many housewives pre-soak the products in a powder solution or soap the dirty areas for 15-20 minutes. In this case, things are washed better, while they do not stretch, do not fade, do not lose their appearance.
Alternative programs
The hand wash mode is not the only one that is gentle on fabrics. Some machines may have several similar modes at once, slightly differing from each other. And sometimes there is no “hand wash” program at all. Here are some of the alternative modes you can find on washers:
- Delicate wash;
- Silk;
- Wool;
- Berezhnaya 30.
These programs differ in the length and speed of rotation of the drum during washing.
In conclusion, we note that if washing the product in the washing machine is prohibited by the machine, then this recommendation should not be neglected. Automatic hand wash is not an option. Sometimes it is better to hand wash the product, the result may be much better. Choose the right programs for washing, then the clothes will retain their appearance longer.
A washing machine is a completely familiar attribute of our everyday life. Today it stands in almost every home and in every residential apartment. But a few decades ago, people did not even know about such a miracle technique! Our grandmothers just took ordinary laundry soap, a huge iron basin - and began to wash. Sometimes this hand wash took an entire day. Imagine what it would be like to stand in an uncomfortable position over the pelvis for several hours in a row and wash all things with your hands.
Interestingly, women did not even think about how to wash things by hand before. Scientific and technological progress, of course, has greatly simplified the life of an ordinary housewife. Now it is enough to throw the dirty laundry into the drum of the washing machine, turn on the required mode, and you can do other household chores and concerns. Hand washing has long faded into the background.
However, sometimes you have to hand wash your clothes. How to do it correctly? What do you need to remember in order to avoid annoying mistakes and ruin your favorite thing?
What cannot be machine washed?
Lace underwear should only be hand washed
It is important to remember that the washing machine is not suitable for all types of washing. First of all, you cannot wash some delicate items and capricious fabrics in it. These include:
- underwear;
- silk products;
- woolen sweaters;
- cashmere products;
- blouses made of delicate fabrics;
- lace;
- clothing covered with unstable paint.
Very often hand washing is also used for babies' clothes. It is believed that such washing will be less dangerous for them (especially if the baby's umbilical wound has not yet healed).
How to wash by hand: 15 basic rules
How to hand wash clothes correctly? Below are the rules and guidelines to help you master this simple craft:
- do not keep contaminated clothes in the basket for too long - it will be much more difficult to wash them;
- before hand washing, things need to be soaked for a while;
- at the very beginning it is necessary to wash lightly soiled things in soapy water, and at the very end - the dirtiest;
- the temperature of the water for washing depends on the fabric: the softer it is, the colder the water should be;
- different types of fabric have their own detergents;
- to remove particularly difficult dirt, you can try using a brush or washboard;
- collars and cuffs on shirts should first be rubbed well with a brush, and only then washed as a whole;
- before starting washing, make sure that the powder is well dissolved in water;
- it is best to turn woolen things inside out before starting the process;
- products made of delicate fabrics should be washed very carefully;
- so that clothes do not fade from washing, they should be soaked in slightly salted water;
- when rinsing colored clothing in water it is recommended;
- it is best to rinse woolen items with the addition of glycerin;
- when rinsing, it is recommended to change the water until it becomes completely transparent;
- it is undesirable to twist cashmere or silk items after washing, it will be enough to squeeze them slightly.
Algorithm for correct hand washing
Soak laundry before hand wash.
How to learn how to hand wash correctly and with high quality? In fact, it is not that difficult. All you need is washing powder and two plastic basins. Pour warm water into the first basin and dilute the detergent in it. This must be done with the utmost care so that no soap flakes remain in the water, and no undissolved particles of powder remain at the bottom of the container. Easiest to use for hand wash.
Next, put the dirty things in the solution, and leave in it for a while (at least 5-10 minutes). Stains and the most dirty places on clothes must be carefully wiped off with your hands, you can also use a special brush. To avoid damaging the skin on your hands, it is best to wash your clothes with rubber gloves.
After washing, the garment rinsing phase follows. Transfer your items to another basin and fill it with cool water. Rinse each item well one at a time and wring out gently. Then all things should be hung on a rope for drying (except for woolen and cashmere items - it is better to lay them out to dry on a horizontal surface).
Following this algorithm of actions, you can wash any clothes qualitatively. The only exception is underwear.
Hand wash your underwear
Washing underwear has its own secrets and features, which should also be mentioned. It is important to note that it is generally not advisable to throw bras and panties into the drum of the washing machine. And when hand washing underwear, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- it is not advisable to wash underwear in too hot water;
- underwear with lace elements must not be rubbed or twisted;
- it is best to soak cotton linen in water with vinegar for a while before washing;
- do not use bleaches for hand washing synthetic fabrics;
- ordinary soda will help to wash the underwear - for this it should be soaked in a special solution (one tablespoon of soda per three liters of water).
These are, perhaps, all the basic rules for hand washing. Knowing them, you can quickly and easily wash clothes and other things by hand with high quality.
No matter how perfect modern washing machines are, it is completely impossible to refuse hand washing. After all, in the house there are always things that require special care that cannot be washed even in a delicate mode - such as embroidery, knitted lace, products with sequins and beaded embroidery, the finest shawls and silk scarves made using the batik technique or exclusive underwear. Yes, and often only one light thing is required to wash, which simply cannot be found "company" in order for the volume of things to be enough for a full-fledged machine wash. Or it is even necessary to remove a single speck that requires special means.
Modern hand washing is not at all a relic of the Soviet past with hard work, it is simply the easiest way to quickly and efficiently clean delicate and fragile things, and tidy up accidentally soiled fabrics. Conventionally, hand washing can be divided into regular washing, which acts as an alternative to mechanical washing for small items, and special, which provides for delicate handling of exclusive fabrics.
What do you need?
The main key to the success of hand washing "ordinary" things is to use large volumes of water and not to overdo it with detergents. When choosing specific detergents, carefully read the instructions and recommended dosages. It is better to use washing powder originally intended for hand washing: it foams less and has a slightly more intense effect on fabrics than for a machine, but dissolves faster. If you have the option, choose liquid products for free-flowing powders.
In addition to the standard powder for regular washing for whites and colors, you will need a powder or detergent for working with delicate fabrics, a detergent for washing black clothes, a stain remover, bleach, a product for removing tough stains from delicate fabrics, laundry soap and laundry soap if you hand wash baby clothes - special detergents. From "folk" remedies, it is desirable that you have ammonia, starch, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and clarifier in your house.
You don't need many items for hand washing. It is enough to stock up on two large washing bowls or basins, which are used for washing and rinsing, respectively. They should be voluminous, spacious, not heavy and with sufficiently high sides: so water will not spill onto the floor and splash onto the walls during washing.
You can't do without a board - not a Soviet washing one, of course, but a simple plastic or wooden one, which can be used as a stand by laying it on the sink or bathroom in order to raise the bowl to a convenient level for work. Never wash on the bottom of the tub or on the floor: try to keep the strain on your back to a minimum and raise the basins to a level comfortable for standing or sitting for work.
Be sure to get your laundry and cleaning brushes - soft, medium-hard to hard bristles that can be used for stubborn stains and tough stains.
Pre-soaking
Before washing, if necessary, soak the clothes: for hand washing, do not soak the laundry for more than 2 hours and always after processing the most dirty places with washing powder. Water for regular hand washing should be hot, but not so hot that it is uncomfortable to hold your hands in it (and complex stains will not stick to fabrics this way).
Never soak items from separate categories, different colors, and items with metal parts together - they can rust and lose their attractiveness.
Before immersing things in water and proceeding directly to washing, first dilute the detergent in water until it is completely dissolved, and only then immerse clothes and other items in soapy water. Never sprinkle powder or any other product directly on the fabric, on the surface of water, in which things are already lying, because in this case you will not only achieve complete dissolution of the powder and its uniform distribution, but you can also cause damage to the color of the fabrics.
Spin in the washing machine
After completing a normal hand wash, if there is no risk of damaging the fabrics, you can squeeze the washed items in the washing machine by running a short Rinse Spin or Clean Spin program. Compared to manual spinning, mechanical spinning, even at low speeds, can significantly reduce the drying time of clothes. But use this method of wringing only when you make sure that the recommendations on the label do not contradict your desires.
Delicate hand wash
Delicate wash requires a different approach. Delicate and fragile fabrics can only be washed in cold or slightly lukewarm water, adding only 1 tablespoon of powder to a large bowl of water (5 liters).
- If we are talking about silk or specific fabrics (for example, lace and canvas for embroidery), then it is better to use special liquid products for delicate fabrics.
- For fabrics that can fade or are made using the batik technique, the water should generally be cold, as well as for washing embroidery with woolen threads.
- If you used a stain remover or bleach, then add a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to the water, and if the item is embroidered, add the same amount of vinegar or lemon juice.
After the powder is completely dissolved, things are gently immersed in the solution and left for 5-10 minutes. They cannot be rubbed or actively rinsed, it is enough to let them lie in the solution, take them out, squeeze them out gently without twisting or shaking them, and rinse them in the same way as they were washed, only in clean water at least 2 times.
After rinsing is finished, spread the wet cloth on a terry towel, let the excess moisture soak in and dry at normal room temperature (if the cloth can deform, leave it on a flat surface until completely dry, replacing the backing towel if necessary).
SanPiNs for children's and medical institutions recommend changing bed linen as it gets dirty, but at the same time at least once a week. The same frequency can be adhered to at home - in a week the linen loses its freshness, but does not have time to become greasy, and as a result is easily washed.
In winter, when a person sweats less and uses pajamas and warm nightgowns for sleep, bed linen can be changed every two weeks. By the way, in many European countries it is customary to change linen every 10-14 days, but there, firstly, the beds are ventilated, and secondly, the air temperature in the bedroom is often lower than usual for Russians.
Pillowcases that are in contact not only with the skin, but also with the hair (especially if the hair is oily) usually get dirty faster - especially since in this case, the remains of night creams, decorative cosmetics, etc. can accumulate on the fabric. At the same time, the tissue contacts the skin of the face all night. Therefore, it is better to change pillowcases more often - once every 2-3 days.
The bed of fever patients is best washed after one day of use. If this is not possible, you must at least put on a clean pillowcase on the pillow every day.
Preparing laundry for washing
- by type of fabric (the washing mode for different sets may be different);
by the degree of staining of the fabric(it is better to wash white and light separately from color, even if they are items from the same set);
by degree of pollution (only slightly sweat-soaked sheets do not need to be washed in an intensive mode, this will lead to premature wear of the fabric).
Duvet covers, pillowcases or mattress covers are usually turned inside out before washing to get rid of dirt accumulating in the corners.
If there are stains (for example, blood) on the sheets made of colored delicate fabrics, they must be treated with a stain remover before washing. Soiled cotton or linen sheets do not require such treatment - it will be enough to correct the washing mode.
How to calculate the weight of bed linen to be washed
The washing machine has load limits - they are calculated based on the weight of dry laundry. At the same time, if we are talking about washing sheets and duvet covers, it must be borne in mind that these are quite voluminous products. And in order for them to stretch well, it is better not to fully load the machine: the weight of the dry laundry should be about one and a half times less than the maximum load.
Approximate weight of bed linen:
- one and a half duvet cover - 500-700 grams,
- pillowcase - 200 grams,
- sheet - 350-500 grams.
What and at what temperature is bedding washed
Before automatic washing machines were widespread, laundry was usually washed in very hot water and often boiled to bleach and further disinfect. Now there is no need for such a "harsh" wash - modern technology in combination with modern detergents allows washing clothes at lower temperatures, which ensures better fabric preservation.
The optimal temperature for washing light linen bed linen and linen made of thick cotton fabrics can be considered 60 degrees - this temperature is enough for disinfection, and the washing efficiency is high enough. If you wish, you can wash such fabrics even at higher temperatures - the linen is disinfected better this way, but the linen will also wear out faster. For washing such items, you can use white laundry powder or all-purpose powder. In order to wash heavily soiled laundry (including stained sheets), you can use bleach powder or detergent booster, as well as liquid bleach for washing machines.
Colored and delicate linens are washed at 30-50 degrees. For colored linen, products for colored fabrics are used (marked with Color on the package). You can use liquid shampoos for washing - they are designed for use at low temperatures, and they wash things fairly well. Heavily soiled laundry is pre-soaked or use the pre-wash mode. It is advisable to iron linen that is washed at low temperatures before use - even if you are not a supporter of ironing bed linen.
For washing children's bedding, use means for washing children's clothes. Usually, baby's underwear is made from natural fabrics, which allows it to be washed at high enough temperatures.
The exact recommendations for washing bed linen are contained on the labels of the products or the packaging of the kit - they indicate the recommended washing temperature, drying mode, the possibility or impossibility of using bleach, and so on. If we are talking about an expensive set of delicate fabrics or colored underwear with voluminous patterns, it is better to read the recommendations and follow them.
How to wash bedding in a washing machine: modes for different types of fabric
Most modern washing machines allow you to install additional functions, adjust the degree of spin, etc., which allows you to choose the optimal washing mode for bed linen, depending on the characteristics of the fabric.
Linen - 60-95оС, soaking or pre-washing is possible, strong spin;
Light coarse calico, percale, ranfors - 60-95оС, soaking or pre-washing is possible, any mode;
Satin, - 40-60 ° C, soaking or pre-washing is possible, any mode;
Colored chintz - 40 ° C, no bleach, medium intensity spin;
Batiste, bamboo - 30-40 ° C, delicate mode without spinning or with weak;
Polyester or cotton with added polyester - 40 ° C, delicate mode or mode for synthetics, soaking is possible, double rinsing;
Silk - 30 ° C, delicate wash mode (“silk” mode), special mild detergents and conditioner, low spin or no spin. Attention!Be sure to read the label: for some silk products, only dry cleaning is indicated.
Do I need to wash new bedding
Newly purchased bedding must be washed before use. Firstly, during the production of bedding, dust and dirt invariably accumulate on the fabric; secondly, new bedding is sometimes impregnated with a composition that helps the fabric to keep its shape.
It is best to wash new bedding separately from other things and at the maximum temperature allowed by the manufacturer. This will not only disinfect the linen, but (if the fabric is not dyed very well) will allow excess paint to come off.
During the first wash, the bed linen may shrink slightly - this is normal and, as a rule, provided by the manufacturer when cutting.
Pillows, blankets and mattresses get dirty pretty quickly, and since they are difficult to clean, it makes sense to use bedding. If it gets dirty, it can be easily removed and replaced with another. In order to do this process in a timely manner, you need to know how often it is recommended to change bedding.
Instructions
It is much more comfortable to sleep on clean bedding. It is more pleasant to lie on it, and falls asleep faster, and breathes easier. This is true, not self-hypnosis. It is really difficult to fully rest on dirty linen. Plus, it can be hazardous to health.
Dust accumulated on bed linen may contain viruses, spores, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. With their constant inhalation, there is a risk of developing allergic reactions, complications of breathing, irritation of the mucous membranes, and suppression of immunity. In addition, the linen contains microscopic mites, which cannot be seen without special equipment. They are not carriers of diseases and do not even bite, but they can cause allergies, which are quite difficult to get rid of.
The cause of the emergence of microorganisms is the person himself. They feed on dead skin particles falling off the human body. Their distribution can also be associated with pets, which like to roll on the owners' beds. These factors are sufficient for the quick reproduction of ticks in bed.
To avoid unpleasant consequences allows the periodic change of bed linen. The best option is once a week. This is especially true for the warm season. In winter, it is permissible to change linen every 2 weeks.
In addition to the season, personal hygiene also affects the condition of the bed. If a person washes often, then the linen will stay fresh longer. In any case, if you have your own schedule for changing it, it is not necessary to deviate from this schedule, but only on condition that this happens at least 1 time in 2 weeks.
Particular attention should be paid to pillowcases. They need to be changed more often, especially if hair tends to get dirty quickly. During an infectious disease or at an elevated temperature, more frequent is also needed. Sometimes it makes sense to change your bed every day. After recovery, fresh linen should be laid on.
Protection from various contaminants is provided not only by a timely change of bed. The process of washing and ironing plays an important role in this. It is recommended to wash bed linen in water, the temperature of which is not lower than 50 degrees. Hot water kills mites and bacteria. Bleach well kills bacteria, even in relatively cool water. Therefore, if the fabric permits, it is recommended to use it during washing.
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Whatever the linen, underwear or bedding, it is in long-term and intimate contact with human skin. Even if someone observes all the rules of hygiene and has been accustomed to a daily shower since childhood, this does not save the laundry from contamination.
Instructions
The frequency of changing bed linen depends on several factors. In the warm season, this should be done more often, since sweating is increased. Usually, in the summer, the replacement of pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers is carried out once a week, and in winter this period can be increased to 2 weeks. In any case, the bed cannot be used for more than two weeks.
The first reason for keeping the bed clean is the proliferation of bed mites in unwashed linen. They feed on dead cells of human skin and, having enough food, significantly increase their population. Microscopic insects can cause respiratory problems and even asthma.
Various fungi and bacteria also cause great harm to the human body, which can only be eliminated by regular washing of bed linen, while using sufficiently hot water and strong detergents. The additional use of bleach enhances the effect of fighting microorganisms, and thorough ironing with a hot iron ensures complete safety for the health of family members.
Underwear or underwear is recommended to be changed once a day. The exception is too hot weather: often you have to take a shower more than once a day, and, accordingly, put on clean clothes. Subject to all the rules of intimate hygiene or when women use daily ones, you can change your underwear a little less often, it depends on your habits and upbringing. The position of some men is known not to burden themselves with frequent change of underwear. They would like to remind them that the health of a life partner largely depends on a man's observance of intimate hygiene.
On average, people spend 50 to 60 hours a week sleeping. Bed linen has sufficient skin contact time to absorb sweat, dirt, oil and makeup. Small pets also do not add cleanliness to bedding, they manage to leave their mark not only in our hearts, but also on the bedspread.
Stale bed linen can cause skin problems and, in some cases, spread fungal infections. This is why it is so important to keep your bedding set clean.
Many housewives devote time to washing only when they have it. However, if you adhere to the golden rule - washing bedding once a week, many problems can be avoided. Reasonable frugality and the desire to protect sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers from wear and tear is understandable. The wear of the fabric is inevitable with frequent washings, but the presence of a gentle mode in modern washing machines reduces this process to a minimum.
Following a simple rule will not only help to minimize contact with allergens, infections and dust mites, but also promote sound, long sleep.
Pillowcases and sheets are considered the main "dirt collectors" in a bedding set. Wash them first. The duvet cover and bedspread can be thrown into the wash less often, about once every 2 weeks and depending on how dirty they are.
It is enough to wash pillows and blankets once a season using a gentle cycle and an additional rinse cycle to get rid of soap residues.
It is important that if you are sick with a cold or flu, you should start doing a large wash right after you recover.
