Washing a sweatshirt in the washing machine
A sweatshirt is a comfortable and functional item that can be worn every day. To maintain its appearance for a long time, you need to adhere to certain rules. How to wash a sweatshirt in a washing machine? This is not so difficult, because usually such fabrics are undemanding and require less processing. We'll tell you how to wash sweatshirts correctly and effectively.
Basic Rules
If you wash sweatshirts and sweatshirts frequently, they may lose their shape, stretch out, or pill. Therefore, such things are not simply washed, only if there is serious contamination. The more often clothes are treated with water, the faster they will age. Even if you use the quick wash mode.
If the contamination is local, you can use a sponge soaked in a detergent solution. This way you can keep the print on your clothes longer and prevent pilling. With such spot treatment, the item is not wrung out and is not subjected to excessive mechanical stress. If you are unable to get rid of the stain using a sponge with detergent, it is better to resort to dry cleaning services. Experimenting with stain removers can completely ruin the item.
We use an automatic machine
After local treatment several times, you will still have to wash the sweatshirt in a washing machine. In this case, it is necessary to use only modes for delicate washing. Be sure to consider the following recommendations:
- instead of regular washing powder, take a liquid detergent and pour it directly into the machine, and not into the tray;
- choose programs designed for washing wool, because they are the most gentle;
- set the spin speed to the lowest;
- At the end of the wash, use fabric softener to soften the fabric.
When you put the sweatshirt in the washing machine, be sure to fasten all the zippers, including the pockets. After washing, carefully lay the clothes on the fabric and leave them there until completely dry. You should not hang it on hangers or a rope; the jacket should be in a horizontal position.
If the machine cannot be used
If you are afraid to wash your sweatshirt in the washing machine or the fabric does not allow it, you should use hand washing only. There is nothing complicated in such processing. Just soak the item in low temperature water, after which the stains will come off on their own.
How to wash a sweatshirt by hand?
- Pour water into the washing container, the temperature should be about 30-40 degrees.
- Add liquid detergent or laundry detergent.
- Place the clothes in the basin and leave them to soak for up to two hours.
- Rinse the item in cool water.
Attention! To make the sweatshirt softer, use a fabric softener.
After washing, the item must be carefully dried and stored in a closet. If the material does not wrinkle, the sweatshirt can be stored folded on a shelf. Otherwise, it is better to hang it on wide hangers that will not allow the clothes to stretch out.
How to wear it correctly?
When wearing something like a sweatshirt, there are some rules to follow. You can’t often wear it under a jacket, because pellets quickly form on the surface, worsening its appearance. It is better if nothing is put on the sweatshirt, avoid unnecessary contact.The main time for wearing is the off-season, when it is already quite warm outside.
Using these simple tips, you can maintain the appearance of your clothes. It will serve you for a long time. Be sure to follow the washing guidelines above and follow the label directions.
I want to say that everything is quite educational, especially for those who do not know how to do laundry.