Why turn things inside out before washing?

Opinions differ regarding the advisability of turning clothes inside out before washing. Some believe that this is necessary, others believe that it is better not to do this, and some do not attach any importance to this aspect at all. Experienced housewives know how turning inside out during processing affects the durability and aesthetics of any product. Do you really need to wash things inside out?

Typical reasons

It is necessary to turn things inside out before washing. This should be done with each item of clothing before each wash, without being too lazy to turn it inside out after drying. There are a number of reasons for this.

During processing, especially automatic processing, products are subjected to prolonged intense mechanical action, due to which they are washed. At the same time, as a result of this, the smallest tissue fibers are deformed and separated; the structure of the fabric gradually deteriorates, and over time, things lose their original brightness and expressiveness of newness. Sometimes even a few careless washes are enough to hopelessly ruin an item.

The fittings found on clothing pose a special test for the quality of products during washing. Tenacious zippers, hooks, buttons, and decorative elements can damage the fabric and lose their external and functional properties. It is better to turn even the most durable items (for example, jeans) inside out before washing. The reasons are as follows:

• products are washed less - the integrity of the fabric fibers and color saturation on the front side are preserved longer;
• clothing accessories in this form have less risk of damaging the fabric of both the product itself and other items in the machine;
• buttons and fasteners retain their functionality and appearance better, they will have fewer scratches and paint chips; appliques, rhinestones, stickers and embroideries retain their attractiveness longer;
• the intensity is significantly reduced formation of pellets;
• the risk of stains from washing powder on the front side is reduced;
• you don’t have to turn out wet clothes for gentle drying to avoid fading from sunlight - doing this with dry clothes before washing is much easier.

Thus, it is worth turning things inside out before washing, regardless of the degree of delicacy of the fabric. Compared to processing in its original form, this will in any case provide more reliable protection of items from the unpleasant consequences of washing. And these same “consequences” tend to accumulate imperceptibly every time, slowly but surely deteriorating the quality of any product. The washing method, in this case, is of secondary importance.

Arguments of opponents of turning clothes inside out

Not all housewives know why they actually turn things inside out, believing that this only makes washing more difficult. Naturally, all products become dirty on the front side, so it is logical to wash them in this form. If the fabric is not fully exposed to the friction necessary for washing across the entire surface of the stain, then the washing process may indeed not be as effective as we would like. With this in mind, the following tips will come in handy:

• It is always worth turning things inside out if they just need to be refreshed by washing and they are not seriously soiled;
• items with stains or old/absorbed dirt should be soaked and/or laundered before machine washing; in such cases, for the proper effect, they can be washed without turning them inside out;
• in order to preserve the quality of things, it is necessary to minimize the number of washes on the front side, alternating them with processing inside out;
• It is better to wash very dirty clothes with metal fittings and decorative elements by hand and very carefully.

Worth considering! To make hand washing easier, items can be rinsed and spun in the washing machine.

When deciding whether clothes need to be turned inside out for washing in a particular case, you should always pay attention to the individual characteristics of each product. Never rush to immerse all things together, indiscriminately, into the drum of the machine. Proper care of things and careful handling of clothes in this case do not require much effort or time. Simply carefully sorted and turned to the right side for washing, the products will definitely reward you with a long service life!

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