Gray haze on white laundry, shrunken wool sweaters or– When washing clothes in the washing machine, more things can go wrong than we would like.
To ensure that your clothes last longer and look nicer in the future, you should definitely avoid the following mistakes.
Mistake #1: Overloading the washing drum
We tend to stuff every last T-shirt from the overflowing laundry basket into the drum. Ultimately, the work should be worth it.
The problem: If there is too much laundry in the drum, it won't get clean. And: If the washing machine is too full, thenalso often.
In the worst case scenario, the machine might even break along with your clothes. Therefore, be sure to stick to the maximum capacity. Because these values are too technical and not very relevant to everyday life, here is the rule of thumb: Your hand should fit comfortably between the pile of laundry and the edge of the drum.
My personal tip if you tend to overload the washing machine: buy smaller laundry baskets. So you automatically wash more often and with less laundry in the machine.
Mistake #2: Using too much detergent
No, more detergent will not wash your laundry better. On the contrary! If there is too much powder in the detergent compartment, it cannot be flushed into the drum. The residues dissolve poorly.
They leave stains on the laundry or mold in the machine. Therefore, you should never dose the detergent by eye. It is better to use a measuring cup for this. This way you protect your clothes and the device. You can also save on detergent this way.
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Mistake #3: Mixing colors
You shouldn't mix white and colored laundry when washing - everyone knows that. And yet this isn't just a beginner's mistake. Who hasn't accidentally had a red sock slip between their white shirts? All it takes is a small mistake for the white laundry to turn pink.
Always take the time to sort your clothes before putting them in the drum. You can also use special color catcher cloths (here on Amazon)* add to prevent discoloration.
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Mistake #4: Cutting labels out of clothing
They scratch, cause unsightly wrinkles on the skin-tight top and constantly slip out the sides: labels. That's why many people cut them out immediately after purchase.
But as annoying as they may be, they contain important tips for washing your favorite clothes: machine wash, hand wash or don't wash at all; washing temperature; clothes dryer; Iron. If you follow the instructions, nothing should go wrong when washing.
Tipp:If you really want to cut the scratchy things out of your clothing, take a photo of them together with the item of clothing beforehand. So you have the label on your cell phone and can immediately assign it to the correct item of clothing thanks to the photo. Of course, it's less complicated if you just leave the label on.
And:Please be careful when tearing out the small pieces of paper. It is not uncommon for people to accidentally unravel the seam or cut into the fabric.
Mistake #5: Washing everything together
Your favorite clothes deserve special care. Therefore, you should wash your most beautiful pieces separately so that you can wear them for as long as possible. You can put your valuable lingerie in a mesh bag to wash it to protect it from buttons, zippers or hooks on other items of clothing.
Mistake #6: Leaving zippers and buttons undone
Now let's be honest: who examines every item of clothing individually before it goes into the drum? But that's exactly what we should! Buttons and zippers should be closed when washing. Otherwise they could get caught on other clothing and damage them. One of the causes for.
So take a closer look at your blouses, vests and especially jackets with coarser zippers. Is everything buttoned up, every zipper closed? Then the rest of your laundry will also be safe to wash.
Mistake #7: Forgetting to empty your pockets
And while you're already inspecting your jackets and pants, you might as well check the pockets. Coins, hair clips, rubber bands and handkerchiefs – nothing should be put in the drum when washing.
These things don't just damage your clothes. They can also clog the washing machine filters and cause long-term damage to the device. You've probably already seen what happens to forgotten tissues in the machine. That's why, to be on the safe side, we turn each bag inside out before washing.
Mistake #8: Not pretreating stains
, grease, coffee – some dirt is stubborn. Even the best washing machine cannot cope with this. That's why you have to pre-treat your stained laundry.
For example with a stain remover (There is a well-rated one here on Amazon)* But be careful: depending on which agent you use, it may be too harsh for your clothes.
We therefore recommend that you place heavily soiled items of clothing in hot, soapy water before washing. But be careful: don't rub! You could damage the fibers. If you pre-treat your laundry carefully, you can definitely save yourself the trouble of using stain scissors.
We hope we were able to help you solve the problem with our tips. For even more hacks and household tips, check out gofeminin.de regularly!
