You can make doing laundry much simpler and more pleasant
What could possibly be simpler than doing laundry? You open the washing machine, load the clothes, press a button, and forget about it for a couple of hours. But sometimes even this simple task comes with challenges. For example, after washing, you might discover that your favorite sweater has shrunk in size. And the case of the missing sock is surely familiar to everyone. Here are a few simple life hacks that will make laundry an easier chore.
How to Preserve the Color of Clothes During Washing
To keep your favorite black dress or trendy faded jeans from losing their appearance after washing, there’s one simple trick. Before tossing them in the drum, just turn them inside out.
The inside will take the brunt of the friction against other items and the walls of the machine, while the outer side will remain intact.
By the way, a tip to enhance the effect: dark clothes are best washed in cold water and dried naturally whenever possible. Cold water prevents the dye from washing out, so the color will stay with the fabric for a long time.
How to Remove a Grease Stain from Clothes
A grease stain on a new blouse is a familiar and frustrating situation. But don’t rush to say goodbye to the garment. If you don’t have a special stain remover on hand, you can look in your cosmetics bag or even in the kids’ room.
A regular piece of chalk absorbs oils and grease excellently — just rub it on the fresh stain before washing. The chalk will absorb most of the grease.
No chalk? Baby powder will do the same thing: sprinkle it on the stain, leave it overnight, and send the item to the wash in the morning. Shaving foam also works well against grease stains.
How to Restore a Shrunken Sweater
Accidentally washed your favorite wool sweater in hot water and now it looks like doll clothes? Don’t panic just yet.
You can fix the situation by filling a basin with cool water and adding a little baby shampoo or regular hair conditioner. Soak the sweater for at least half an hour.
The shampoo gently works on the wool fibers, relaxing them. After that, carefully and gently stretch the sweater back to its desired size.
Even shrunken clothes can be saved
How to Stop Socks from Disappearing in the Washing Machine
The problem of socks vanishing in the washing machine is as old as time. But it can be solved once and for all.
On online marketplaces, you can buy a laundry mesh bag and wash your socks in it. Zip it up and toss it in the machine. You can even dry them right in the bag. And when it’s time to sort the clean laundry, just pull out the whole bag. Not a single sock will go missing!
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How to Remove Pet Hair During Washing
Pet owners know all too well how their fur clings to clothing. To avoid pulling out fuzzy clumps from under buttons after washing, use a conditioner with anti-static properties.
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It eliminates static electricity, allowing the hair to easily separate from the fabric. Additionally, you can add special balls or a hair-collecting bag to your laundry — they are sold in pet stores and household chemical sections. They collect all the excess hair, and after the wash cycle, your clothes will be cleaner.
