What to put in the washing machine to remove wool and hair from laundry

If pets live in the apartment, then the presence of hair on clothes cannot be avoided. After washing, the hairs do not disappear anywhere, remaining on things. It will take a lot of time to remove them manually before loading the laundry into the machine, which modern housewives do not have.

Many users share their life hacks for getting rid of hair. To remove hairs from things, you need to put a special object in the washing machine. Let's tell you in more detail what you can throw into the SMA drum and how it will work.

An ordinary sponge for washing dishes

The first device that will help remove wool and hair from laundry is a dishwashing sponge. This is one of the most budget options. The cost of a foam rectangle is about $0.05.

It is acceptable to use both foam rubber and silicone sponges for washing dishes.

Before throwing a foam sponge into the washing machine tank, you must cut off the hard layer from it. It will crumble, and thereby worsen the situation after washing. Be sure to use a new sponge, and not one that has already served its purpose in the kitchen.

The sponge is placed in the drum of the automatic washing machine before loading the laundry. To save money, you can use the foam rubber several times, removing the wool from it after each cycle. However, cleaning the rectangle from all the stuck hairs is not an easy task and requires a lot of free time. Therefore, it’s easier to throw it away and then get a new one.

A silicone sponge is more convenient in this regard. It is quite easy to clean it from wool. Therefore, it is more suitable for reusable use.

Filters and wool catchers for washing machines

Today you can find laundry detergents on sale that will cope with any problem, be it removing stains, making things soft, combating static tension or pet hair. In stores you can find special magnetic wipes, cleaning balls and even filters, the task of which is to collect hairs from clothes.

The cost of such devices is low. For example, a pair of filters for collecting hair in SMA will cost only $1. They are suitable for reusable use.

Special filters for collecting hair:

• suitable for different automatic machines and all types of fabrics;
• made of strong and durable materials;
• easy to install and remove from washing machines;
• effectively remove hair from laundry and also help in the fight against stains.

Another option is magnetic napkins for washing clothes. In addition to collecting wool, they protect clothes from staining, reducing the need to sort items. Various manufacturers offer similar products to the market; on average, the cost of one pack of 30 pieces is about $2. One napkin is enough per cycle.

You can also pay attention to reusable laundry balls. Sponge balls remove pellets and collect fur from items. They also help remove stubborn stains by improving the circulation of water and air in the drum.

Another purpose of the balls is to prevent tissue deformation. Things wrinkle less when you use them. The cost of four reusable sponge balls is about $3.

The balls are placed in the SMA drum along with the laundry. Due to their special design and foam rubber, they easily catch and retain wool, pellets and threads.One ball is required for 1 kilogram of things.

Will a napkin help?

Another method for dealing with hair, tested by many housewives. A wet wipe acts as a filter, collecting all the hairs from clothes. This is the most budget option possible. A pack of such “handkerchiefs” can definitely be found in every home.

What is the secret of a regular wet wipe? Due to its lightness, during washing it actively moves between things in the drum, collecting hair, threads, fluff, wool and other small particles present on the fabric. Debris literally “sticks” to its surface.

When choosing wet wipes for collecting wool, you need to adhere to certain rules.

• The wet wipe should be made of non-woven material. It will stretch well, but will not tear. You won't be able to achieve the expected result with fabric napkins.
• The napkin should be thick. The ideal option for such purposes is oversized synthetic wipes designed for cleaning premises.
• It is better to take napkins that are unscented or have a neutral scent.
• It is advisable to throw not one napkin into the drum to collect wool, but several at once, then the effect will be maximum. There is no need to overdo it either; two or three “handkerchiefs” will be enough.

The napkins are placed in the drum along with the items. All small debris from clothes will be attracted to them. After washing, the used handkerchief is thrown away.

It is necessary to understand that pet hair also clogs the elements of the SMA drainage system. Therefore, if there are a lot of hairs on your clothes, you should definitely use any “catchers”, be it special filters, foam sponges or wet wipes. This will prevent clogging of the automatic machine.

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