Delicate (hand) washing in a washing machine

Almost all modern washing machines, equipped with a variety of programs, are specifically designed for washing different fabrics. One of these special programs is called delicate washing. By the way, the mode of delicate washing is very popular among washing machine users, all because thanks to this program there is a great opportunity to wash things gently.

• First of all, this mode of washing always occurs with a large amount of water, and it is necessary to reduce the friction of fabrics against each other when things are in the drum. It also helps to better rinse out the detergent and softener.
• The temperature setting for washing delicate materials should never exceed 30 degrees, very rarely the temperature can reach 40 degrees. It is to help prolong the life of the rich colors of linen.
• To the delicate washing and its features also include slow, and most importantly, smooth movement of the drum, and the spinning of laundry is either completely absent or carried out at minimum speeds.

Thanks to all these gentle washing processes the clothes are not stretched and do not lose their decorative elements.

In today's market today you can buy washing machines from different manufacturers, so, using the equipment of a particular manufacturer, after it is difficult to get used to any other brand. In particular, this applies to the icons that are located on the control panel, which tell you about the choice of one or another washing mode.

The best icons to remember are usually those that are used all the time. Some manufacturers beside each icon prescribe the designation of the mode, others in addition attach special stickers to the instructions, which show all the necessary icons. The manufacturers necessarily indicate all the information about the technique in the manual. What to do when the manual is not available?

• For example, the Bosch washing machines do not have many special programs, and all models have the same icons. All existing programs are divided into separate sectors. A particular sign allows you to select different program options, i.e. modes with different temperature values. Therefore, it is always possible to separately select the spin speed or some additional functions for washing.
• And here is a manufacturer Samsung icons on washing machines have become completely unnecessary, and all because the creators decided to create a convenient navigation. The small pictograms, which can be found on stylish Samsung machines, are created exclusively to indicate the standard programs. It is still impossible to think of better names for the programs themselves, because, in fact, there is no need to memorize any designations specifically.
• On appliances from the manufacturer Zanussi, the wheel is responsible for selecting the program. By scrolling it, you can stop at the desired washing mode with a certain temperature. And with the help of separate buttons other additional functions are activated, which are not less important for washing.

If you look in the hamper, piled with dirty laundry, and sort things, then a separate setting certain modes are required for clothes with a voluminous cut - pleats, rhinestones, pleats, sequins and ruffles. Gentle mode is required for delicate fabrics such as chiffon, guipure, lace, organza and satin. Other silk and woolen items also require special attention. Soft fabrics also include clothes with unstable patterns, unstable dyeing, overly bright fabrics, thermal underwear, microfiber and membrane material.

To understand whether a thing needs to be washed gently, you should pay attention to the label: this is where the information about how exactly this thing should be handled is usually stated. If there aren't any, you can rely on your own intuition, but remember that delicate fabrics will not survive after washing at temperatures above 30-40 degrees, with an ordinary all-purpose powder and after a maximum spin.

Most materials specifically made for clothing production will require gentle washing and gentle handling. It is believed that delicate fabrics should only be washed by hand. But modern technology has created a great alternative to hand washing - a washing machine with a delicate washing mode.

To wash really gently, you need to know exactly how to wash things made of delicate fabrics in a washing machine:

• First, you should determine what kind of problems may arise during the washing of this or that thing. Delicate linen needs gentle washing, this will avoid damage to the fabric.
• Secondly, all delicate fabrics should be divided by color.
• Thirdly, before you start washing, make sure that you select the correct and proper washing mode.
• Fourth, only a good brand of softener should be used, and in small amounts.
• Fifth, all existing stains on delicates should be removed with a stain remover.
• Sixth, delicate fabrics should not be washed with other items.
• Seventh, delicate fabrics should not be dried in a washing machine.
• And lastly, any fine and delicate laundry can tear at any time.

• First of all, before washing, be sure to divide things into white and colored. Next, it is necessary to monitor the duration of stay of things in water, because too long stay in water will lead to the loss of the original attractive shape. Basically, all delicate clothes do not tolerate washing temperatures above 30-40 degrees.
• If you use a washing machine to wash delicate fabrics, set the shortest wash period.
• If a delicate thing is washed by hand, do not overdo it: do not rub the garment heavily. Strong friction will not only damage the fabric structure, but also spoil the appearance.
• Linen made of delicate materials are not afraid of the washing process, but of the further processes of spinning and drying of the washing machine.

Gentle washing in washing machines from different manufacturers may be called differently, for example, modes "Thin fabrics", "Hand wash", "Delicate washing" or "Gentle washing". Specialized mode is adapted for washing silk or woolen items. But no matter what you call it, the general principles of caring for the delicate fabrics of your closet are the same.