Housewives are faced with washing things in the washing machine every day. On the one hand, this is an easy matter. However, many people make mistakes that cause items to become unusable after washing. Also, incorrect actions can lead to damage to the washing machine.
Washing clothes with a zipper
Items with a zipper must be properly prepared before washing. If the zipper on clothing is made of metal, it may rust. If the fabric is thin, light and light, then red spots may remain on it, which will greatly spoil the appearance of the clothing. Therefore, on some things it is better to remove the zipper than to remove stains later. Also, a zipper with a large dog makes unpleasant rattling sounds and can scratch the drum. In this case, it is better to turn such a thing inside out or sew up the dog with a needle and thread. Clothing with a zipper must be zipped, as it may be damaged during the washing process. Elements of the zipper, if not fastened, may become deformed or break. One way to wash items with a zipper is to wash them in a laundry bag. The bag can be purchased at the store, or you can sew it yourself from old tulle.
Washing swimsuits
Regular swimsuit models should not be washed in a washing machine, as they will lose their elasticity and appearance. Sports models are more durable and can be washed in a machine. However, the swimsuit must be placed in a special laundry bag.This will prevent snags and deformation. Never wash swimsuits with bones. The bones may stick out, bend, or damage the machine.
Washing bed linen
Colored bed linen should be washed separately from white. The machine should only contain linen made of the same material: only linen or only calico. If you put everything together, pellets may appear on the linen. Bed linen should be rinsed twice without powder. This will ensure that the linen is rinsed.
Washing a large volume of items
If you put too many items in the machine, it may malfunction. To determine the possible volume of laundry, you need to read the instructions for the washing machine. The drum can be filled completely. However, you should not put things too tightly.
Using bleach
Bleach has a negative effect on fabric fibers, so the product can quickly tear. It also has a very unpleasant smell that lasts for a long time. Chlorine is very difficult to rinse out. Bleach is toxic and releases poisonous gas.
Using a large amount of powder
If you pour in too much washing powder, the machine may simply not wash the laundry. An unpleasant smell will remain, and white stains will appear on the clothes. Powder for the main wash must be poured into the compartment marked with the letter B or the Roman numeral II. Powder is poured into compartment A or I in case of soaking. The compartment marked with an asterisk is for fabric softener.
Application of these rules will allow you to keep things looking good for a long time and not damage your washing machine.
For many, many years I have been washing white bed linen with colored ones and have never regretted it. However, I wash it at a temperature of 50 degrees, since it does not get very dirty for me