For many, a shirt is not just a piece of clothing, but an important component of a business image, school uniform, concert costume. Caring for her has its own characteristics. For many, the question is relevant: how to wash a shirt in a washing machine so as not to wrinkle the cuffs and collar, keep the whiteness and not ruin the delicate fabric?
Can I machine wash shirts?
For young housewives who first encountered the problem of washing shirts, the question naturally arises: how to wash shirts in a washing machine - is it possible or not?
If you follow simple rules and use gentle detergents, you will have no difficulty washing a shirt in an automatic washing machine.
Cuffs and sleeves: how not to spoil?
Particular fear is caused by details with solid racks on shirts - collar and cuffs. How to wash a men's shirt in a washing machine so that it retains its original appearance andwas clean?
Washing mode should be delicate, and the temperature should be set in strict accordance with the label.
Cuffs and collars are the most problematic places that cannot be washed in the machine without preparation (especially if the item is heavily soiled). Wash them with stain remover soap, leave for half an hour, and then put the shirt in the washing machine.
Sometimes the cuffs and collar look worn rather than dirty. This "effect" gives sweat and natural skin secretions. To eliminate them, you can use the usual dishwashing detergent: apply it to a clean sponge, lather, lubricate the problem areas with foam for 20-30 minutes, and then, without rinsing, wash in the machine at the desired mode.
How to choose the washing mode on the machine?
An important point is the choice of temperature and spin speed in the washing machine. Everyone knows how to wash shirts by hand, but with an abundance of programs on modern equipment, eyes widen.
First you need to study the information on the product label. More often, clothes indicate temperatures from 30°C to 60°C, depending on the type of fabric.
It is important to assess the degree of pollution. If you just need to rinse the item from dust and sweat, then it is enough to set the quick wash mode at the minimum temperature. To combat stubborn heels, the temperature is set to the maximum possible for a particular item, and the mode is set according to the material (cotton, delicate fabric, wool).
Program "Easy Ironing"it is better not to use it, because in the future there will be a problem in ironing. When wringing out, it is best to set 400 rpm - this way the thing will wring out well, water will not drip from it when drying vertically, and the shirt will be minimally wrinkled.
Which cleansers can I use in my laundry?
In order not to spoil the thing, you need to choose the right powders and conditioners.
A shirt is a delicate piece of clothing, so avoid any products containing chlorine, especially bleach.
How to wash a shirt in a washing machine? It is best to use active oxygen-based gel detergents, as they dissolve much faster in water and begin to act on the fabric.
Be sure to use a conditioner that will not only give a pleasant fragrance, but also facilitate ironing, neutralize the generated static electricity during wear and washing.
Washing Rules for White Shirts
A white shirt is a strict, obligatory thing, but very problematic in washing, since any slightest contamination on it is very noticeable, it also loses its whiteness due to water hardness.
How to wash a white shirt in the washing machine so that it pleases its owners as long as possible?
Firstly, add bleach to the powder dispenser before washing. Secondly, use special water softeners. Third, pre-soak the shirt,washing difficult stains.
Never wash colored items together with white items, otherwise you risk losing your favorite white shirt, which can become several shades after washing.
Colored shirts: machine wash features
How to wash shirts in the washing machine if they are different colors?
- Separate items that are close in color to prevent a pink shirt from turning blue unexpectedly.
- Turn clothes inside out.
- Don't leave your laundry in the machine.
- Use temperature not higher than 40-50°C.
Colored shirts with white inserts deserve special attention. It is not recommended to wash these items in the washing machine, as mechanical treatment may cause unwanted staining.
Delicate shirts: how to wash?
Shirts made of satin, silk, linen are pleasant for both the body and the eye. However, washing such things also raises questions. How to wash a shirt in the washing machine if it is made of delicate fabric?
Linen shirts. They can shrink if the temperature is not observed, so choose the minimum temperature when washing. Can be washed with regular powder.
Silk shirts. Can only be washed at the lowest temperature on a delicate cycle. To add shine to the fabric, do not forget to add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the powder before processing.
Shirts with rhinestones. It is better to wash in a separate special bag so that the jewelry does not peel off and does notcame off.
Top tip: do not wash delicate items in a tightly packed drum - 3-4 items will be washed without problems and consequences, retaining their original appearance.
Folk ways to remove stains before washing in the machine
Of course, for those who do not like to resort to expensive stain removers, there are alternative cleaning options that do not require trips to the store:
- The collar of a white shirt can be cleaned with regular white toothpaste. Apply the product to the stain, rubbing lightly, leave for 15 minutes.
- To remove stubborn dirt, it is recommended to cut a potato, half rub the cloth thoroughly until wet and leave to dry completely. Shake off the resulting starch.
- If a child brought an ink blot on a school shirt, do not be discouraged - wipe the stain with alcohol.
- Greasy stains are removed with vinegar essence. Rub the affected area with a cotton swab dipped in vinegar and rinse the area with water after 5-15 minutes.
- Baby powder or talc helps with deodorant stains. Sprinkle a wet shirt with plenty of product, rub it a little into the fabric. In this form, the thing is left for 8-10 hours, after which it is washed with ordinary soap.
After processing, wash shirts in the machine.
Tricks for washing shirts
How to wash shirts in the washing machine? Fastening all the buttons, including on the cuffs, is the main trick that will help keep the thing in its original form. Notremember to check your pockets before sending items to the machine.
After washing, the shirt should be dried on a hanger with hangers in a vertical position. You do not need to squeeze it out and twist it strongly by hand, otherwise there will definitely be problems when ironing.
To keep your shirt looking like new, don't wear it all week. It is best to have several pieces of clothing, change them daily. Firstly, there is little risk of planting a poorly removed stain. Secondly, the collar and cuffs rub less, get dirty and wear out, which means that it is enough to rinse such a shirt in a fast mode in the washing machine - and you can put it on again, as if it had just come from the store.
