When we usually do our clothes, we like to put more detergent and soak for a while, thinking that this will wash it clean. In fact, this approach is wrong! Let me share the wrong ways and reasons for washing clothes to see if you have any problems!
The wrong way to wash clothes
1. Soak for one night and then wash them
Some people are used to soaking the clothes they want to wash in a bucket first, soaking for several hours, or even the whole night, they feel that the longer the stain melts, the cleaner it will be. In fact, this is not the case. When the clothes are soaked for too long, the stains on the clothes will be more likely to be chemically decomposed, and then produce odor. Not only can sweat or stains not be lost, but they will enter the fibers of the clothes, reducing the life of the clothes. Generally speaking, if the clothes are dirty enough to need to be soaked, then soaking for 15 minutes is enough.
2. The more laundry detergent, the better
This may hit the habit of many people. The more laundry detergent, the more foam it will be. Most people think that this will wash it cleaner. In a washing machine with a set cleaning time, if too much detergent is placed on the clothes, it will actually be difficult to clean. Then wear clothes that still have laundry detergent chemicals, and people with more sensitive skin will easily cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is mainly recommended to refer to the recommended capacity of the laundry detergent instruction manual to wash the clothes to be clean and not get sick.
3. The dirty clothes are accumulated to a certain extent and then they will wash them together. Modern people live a busy life. There is not much time left after they get home after get off work and get out of class, so it is already very frequent to wash clothes every two or three days. However, this method of washing it again after a certain amount will only make the clothes dirtier as they wash. Because the weather is hot, sweat stains remain on the clothes, and then when you come into contact with other clothes at regular intervals, it is easy to contaminate each other or even mold. Secondly, accumulate a large amount of clothes to wash together, and the laundry semen cannot fully contact all clothes. Furthermore, clothes, socks and close-fitting clothing and washing together may cause dirtier socks to spread more bacteria to other clothing. The most recommended way to wash is to wash at most to only 70% of the washing machine capacity at a time, so that the washing machine has sufficient space to operate and wash. Socks and close-fitting clothing should be washed separately to prevent bacteria from adhering to close-fitting clothing and hurting sensitive skin.
4. It is the most important point that it does not get dry immediately after washing
. For convenience, many people will throw their clothes down before going out and wash them, and then return home to dry them again at night. In this way, wet clothes are often placed in the washing machine for easy breeding of bacteria, not to mention that the washing machine itself is a large bacteria melting furnace. Therefore, it is best to take out the clothes within half an hour after washing them. If you forget to put them in the washing machine for more than one or two hours, it is best to wash them again.
Clothes are one of the things that are closest to the human body. To protect one's own body, we must first start by doing a good job of washing clothes. Also remember to open the lid after washing clothes, let the inside of the washing machine be air-dried before covering it, so as not to dampness create an excellent living space for mold.
[Laundry Tips] Teach you how to wash clothes
Before washing
Step 1:
Classification by color: First pick out dark or bright clothes, and do not wash them with light colors (because dark clothes have the possibility of fading);
Classification by thickness: silk fabrics, light mesh fabrics, underwear, socks, knitwear or clothing that is easily deformed is best not to use machine washing to avoid damage.
Classification by fiber raw materials: Before hair or special fabrics should be picked out and cleaned, otherwise it will cause shrinkage and deformation.
Step 2:
Check clothes
Check for items in the clothing pocket (avoid contaminating the clothing or wearing the machine during washing); Clothing with special dirt should be removed first and then washed with similar clothes; components, accessories, ornaments to be taken off should be sewn firmly before washing with similar clothes to avoid falling off; Clothing with buckles or chains should be fastened or zipped up during washing to avoid deformation. For example: Clothes such as cardigans, they become simple in length with buttons. The horizontal direction of the unbuttoned clothes is very wide, and the ratio of width to length will change, and the length will often become shorter and the width will widen.
Washing method
Still first and then wash. Before washing, soak the clothes in fluid soap or washing powder solution for 10 to 14 minutes, let the detergent and dirt on the clothes work, and then wash them. In this way, the operation time of the washing machine can be reduced by about half, and the power consumption can be reduced by half accordingly.
Step 2:
color separation wash, light first and then dark. Washing clothes of different colors separately can not only clean, but also wash quickly, which can reduce the time by 1/3 of it compared to washing together.
Step 3:
First thin and then thick. Generally, thin and soft chemical fiber and silk fabrics can be washed clean in four or five minutes, while thicker cotton and wool fabrics can take about ten minutes to wash. Washing the thickness separately can effectively shorten the operation time of the washing machine than washing together.
Step 4:
Rated capacity. If the washing amount is too small, the electricity will be consumed in vain; on the contrary, washing too much at a time will not only increase the washing time, but also cause the motor to run overload, which will not only increase the power consumption but also easily cause the motor to damage.
Step 5:
The water consumption should be moderate, and it should not be too much or too little. Too much water will increase the water pressure of the wave plate, increase the burden on the motor, and increase the power consumption; too little water will affect the up and down movement of clothes during washing, increase the washing time, and increase the power consumption..
Step 6:
Correctly grasp the washing time and avoid invalid actions. The cleanliness of clothes is mainly related to the degree of dirt in the clothes, the variety and concentration of detergents, and is not proportional to the washing time. If the cleaning time is exceeded, the cleaning degree will not be greatly improved, and the electricity will be in vain.