Washing a T-shirt in the washing machine

Washing a T-shirt in the washing machine T-shirts are in every person's closet, regardless of gender and age. Many people wear them every day - at home, on walks, in the office. Everyone is used to washing T-shirts in the washing machine - it's quick and easy. In order not to spoil the item, but to maximize its service life and maintain its original appearance and shape, you need to know which program is suitable for washing the item and what temperature of water heating is preferable. Let's look at the features of caring for this wardrobe item.

Getting ready to wash

To select the optimal washing parameters, you should study the label of the item. The tag indicates the composition of the fabric from which the product is made. Once you understand what material the T-shirt is made of, it will be easy to choose a mode for automatic washing.

Cotton T-shirts are practical, keep their shape well, are easy to care for, and retain their properties perfectly. They can be washed both in automatic machines and manually. The preferred temperature for this type of fabric is 50-60°C. Cotton material will even withstand boiling, but such exposure can still affect the appearance of the item.
Cotton material with the addition of lycra is also common. This T-shirt is elastic; you need to take care of it carefully to prevent the fabric from stretching. It is preferable to clean clothes with Lycra by hand in warm water. The temperature should not exceed 40°C. It is important not to rub the item too hard and not to twist it when spinning. If you stretch a T-shirt during the washing process, there is a high chance that it will lose its shape.When loading such material into an automatic machine, you should choose a gentle mode, with water heating at 30 or 40 degrees.
Wool T-shirts require gentle and careful washing. This material is quite capricious, so loading it into an automatic machine is not recommended. It is better to wash woolen items by hand, without stretching or squeezing them. Automatic cleaning is allowed, but only on a special “Wool” program with the spin switched off.

Therefore, first of all, it is important to determine what material the T-shirt is made of. Cotton items, for example, will not require special care, but woolen items will have to be handled carefully.

Process description

Having figured out the fabric from which the T-shirt is made, and having understood the best way to wash the item, you can proceed directly to the process. Inspect the clothes, sort them into batches by color and material. Everyone knows that you cannot throw a red and a white T-shirt, a synthetic and a woolen blouse into the drum at the same time. If there is a pattern on the T-shirt, turn it inside out with the print. set the washing program

After preparing the items for washing is completed, you can load the washing machine, add powder, add conditioner and run the required program. It is ideal if the T-shirt is washed in water heated to 30-40°C. As for spinning, it is better to choose a low drum rotation speed, up to 800 rpm. Items made of wool should not be wrung out at all, so as not to damage them.

In addition to the standard wash cycle, you can set the desired option, for example “Extra rinse” or “Easy ironing”.

Cotton T-shirts can be dried in the machine, the main thing is to choose one marked “Natural drying”.If the laundry is hung on a line, it is important to attach clothespins to the bottom of the item. You should not place the item in the middle on the linen thread - there will be a deep crease on the T-shirt, which is very difficult to smooth out.

Washing composition

In order to preserve the brightness, softness, shape and quality of clothes for a long time, it is necessary to select a good detergent. It is advisable that the housewife have several formulations in her arsenal: for light and colored linen, for woolen products, delicate fabrics, liquid and bulk products. Powders for manual and automatic washing are purchased separately. A brief overview of detergent compositions suitable for washing T-shirts:

Waschkonig Universal powder can be used to clean all types of fabrics. Dissolves quickly in water and gives things an unobtrusive aroma. Effectively removes stains and prevents things from fading. Hypoallergenic, does not irritate the skin. Contains no phosphates or zeolite. Additionally protects the washer from scale formation. The price is quite reasonable - for a package weighing 2.5 kg you will have to pay 375 rubles.
Synergetic gel is a universal concentrate, suitable for both cotton and synthetic items. Gently and effectively cleans fabrics, maintaining the brightness of products. Does not contain artificial flavors or phosphates. Completely rinses out of fibers. A 1 liter bottle costs about $3.
Burti Color washing powder is suitable for any type of washing. Excellent for cleaning cotton and synthetic fabrics. Contains enzymes. There are no phosphates in the composition. A package designed for 20 washes will cost the buyer $4.
Myth Expert powder copes well with various types of contaminants.Suitable for washing cotton, synthetics, colored and light fabrics. Contains bleaches and enzymes, which increases cleaning efficiency. A fifteen-kilogram package costs an average of 1,200 rubles.
BioMio washing powder with cotton extract. An environmentally friendly detergent for washing clothes for the whole family. Does not contain phosphates, does not irritate even the most delicate skin, and is hypoallergenic. One and a half kilograms of concentrate is enough for 30 machine loads. Price – about 450 rubles.
PROSEPT Crystal washing liquid is a concentrated phosphate-free detergent for machine and hand washing. Rinses well and leaves no marks on clothes. The average cost of a 1 liter bottle is 270 rubles.
Lion Top Hygia liquid concentrate with antibacterial components. The composition carefully removes dirt, completely dissolves in water, and rinses well. The average price of a package is $4.
Liquid "Vorsinka" is perfect for washing wool, silk and delicate fabrics. The approximate price of a 1.2 liter bottle of the product is only 155 rubles.

Carefully choose the “household chemicals” used to clean clothes. The composition must be as safe and effective as possible.

Wash in the traditional way

Many housewives prefer to quickly refresh their favorite T-shirt by hand. The traditional method of washing is in no way inferior to the machine method, stains are removed with the same success, and the safety of things is guaranteed. The algorithm of actions will be as follows: wash a t-shirt by hand

prepare a basin, fill it with water at the desired temperature;
pour powder or pour in washing liquid, strictly observing the dosage indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging of the product;
foam the soap solution;

Make sure that the powder or gel is completely dissolved in water, otherwise stains may remain on the product after washing, and the color of the fabric may change in some places.

place the T-shirt in the basin;
if the contamination is strong enough, leave the product to soak in a soapy solution for a couple of hours;
start washing, especially “walking” along the collar of the T-shirt and the armpit area. Do not rub the fabric too hard to avoid damaging it;
drain the water from the container, fill the basin again;
rinse the item.

You should wring out clothes with gentle movements; under no circumstances should you twist the shirt. Gently shake the item to straighten it and hang it on the clothesline. The T-shirt should be ironed from the wrong side.