Guide to Managing Your Laundry at home
Twenty-four programs in the washing machine, six mysterious symbols on your T-shirt, detergents, liquid, balls – when laundry get so complicated? Here's how to make it easier still:
7 tips for a perfect wash
1. Get ready clothes. Make-up pads to stop the catch block dress, zip up zippers, pockets empty, and use net bags for delicates.
2. Read the labels. The labels on the clothes more and told how to wash anddrying for best results (see our guide on the next page). Read and obey!
3. Use the machine properly, it is interesting to wash everything at 40 º C, but for best results, wash the right program for the various items of clothing worn.
4. Pre-treatment of stains. If clothes are stained, use a stain remover first you were, otherwise the stains may set.
5. Use the right amount of detergent. Too few get everything clean, but too leaves a residue onclothes. The exact amount varies, depending on how hard your water is, like dirty laundry, if you use powder or liquid, and the size of your washing machine. If in doubt, follow the directions on the package.
6. Do not cut corners. Machine-wash items to be washed by hand or cleaned only to save time only end in tears and clothes ruined.
7. Clean the machine. Every few months, add a cup of white vinegar to the detergent dispenser and makethe machine empty on a 95 ° C has not been that clean.
Suggest
Do not use fabric softener on any subject that you had. Shampoo and conditioner coat, clothes, fibers, therefore, should not use towels as make them less absorbent. When used in clothing, however, air-conditioning makes it easier to board.
Choose the right detergent
Biological ( 'Bio') cleaners that contain enzymes to improve performance at lower temperatures, as well as bleach and bleach. It isDetergent more difficult – use for white and light, but not if you have sensitive skin or dark colors because they will be blurred.
Non-organic (non-organic) of detergent, most of the enzymes to remove, and is ideal for sensitive skin and young people. But with enzymes is gone, the results are not as good as a biological detergent.
Detergent containing enzymes by color to move the dirt, but the bleach activator is removed, so it was good but not quite as good as a bio.Use it in places where you do not want the color does not fade.
Kant's wool and detergent enzymes, bleach or bleach to provide a less effective but very soft, it was better for delicates.
Biological detergent (available as bio-and non-bio) use of non-synthetic, plant-based ingredients. A manufacturer, Ecover, said the need for fresh clothes up instead of a good cleaning. When cleaning is important, it is recommended to use oxygen bleach. Ecological cleaning products more expensive;but all the ingredients are biodegradable.
Powder vs. liquid? Traditional vs tablets?
Lip
E 'poured into the machine detergent dispenser. They tend to be a bit 'better on the muddy point. You may have a residue in the dispenser or on clothing.
Tablets
This problem will be solved in a network that goes inside the machine. There is no need for measuring messy, more Persil has a new tablet, which contains a stain remover for the fight against dirty clothes. You can leave a visible residueinside the drum.
Fluid
Is poured into a dosing ball and put in the machine. All swept away, leaving no residue. Should get the ball caught in clothing, the fluid is not distributed evenly.
Bags of liquid gel
E 'used in the machine. Leaves no residue. Unlike tablets do not have a network. Costly not Persil Bio Capsules cost £ 5.29 for 20 washes, but Persil Liquigel bottle is only £ 3.25 for 20 washes.
What to do laundry labelsHelp?
Care symbols can be confusing, that's our cut-and-keep guide to help you understand your laundry dry correctly
Outside dry, where it is possible for the most recent results, but puts the laundry and fold well before overdries for easier ironing.
Hang laundry in direct sunlight – that's how you get your clothes from fading to a stop.
Stroking correctly when you hang the clothes. Hemd approved by the tail, T-shirts can be associated withboard, through the shoulder dresses, trousers and skirts at your life (full skirts of HEM), and socks with the toe.
Investing in a dry environment – using the washing machine or dry cleaned, instead of a Airer if possible (go to page 154 for our selection of the best dry cleaning). A Airer takes a lot of space, it seems ugly and if the clothes dry quickly, you may feel like an old umbrella.
Check the temperature when it dries (the labels of clothes for the right lookinstitution). As a rule, high temperatures, for cotton, denim and linen, cooler temperatures for the synthesis, underwear and cotton jersey.
Never over crowd you dare – you have enough space for the hot air distribution and dryer.
Clean the lint filter after each use or lint builds up, making it less effective. Too much lint in your dryer can also be a fire hazard.
Not too dry, as is thought to iron your clothes immediately. There mustslightest hint of humidity that makes it easier to iron. Over-drying fabric is stiff. Try to hang objects or as soon as possible after the wash to reduce creases from folding.
Their basic equipment
1. Collection housekeeper Storage Box, £ 20, John Lewis – ideal to keep your cleaning equipment in one place.
2. Comfort Pure fabric softener, £ 1.26 for 750ml – used clothing to the state for easier ironing.
3. Oxi Clean Powder, £ 3.99 for 500g – put a shovel in yourstubborn stains laundry to tackle.
4. Ariel is not Liquitabs Bio, about £ 2.75 for 10 – fast and easy to use and contains everything you need to wash an average load and will not be behind any residue.
5.Lavender Linen Spray, £ 12 for 115ml, The White Company – will give the clothes a fresh scent and makes light work of iron.
6. Dryer Balls, £ 9.95 for two, Lakeland – helps soften the clothes end to massage the fibers as you dare.
7. CaseGrip clothes pegs, £ 5 for 24, Lakeland – ideal for hanging out, even delicate objects.