Laundry is a daily household task that we have to do. Although there are washing machines that make our lives easier, many people believe that small clothes, especially those made of thin materials, are better washed by hand to avoid tearing and wrinkling. But do you know why your clothes always look dirty after handwashing and drying? The truth is that we wash them incorrectly, making them even dirtier. So what are the wrong ways to wash clothes? Let’s see if you are doing any of these!
First: Waiting a few days to wash the clothes
This is a common mistake that many people make. Normally, people prepare a basket of dirty clothes at home and wait until they accumulate a lot before washing them. In reality, this method is incorrect because if there are too many clothes, whether handwashing or machine washing, some stains tend to be missed. Therefore, we often find certain areas still not cleaned. Generally, it’s best to wash the clothes you’ve changed into immediately every day, instead of waiting for them to accumulate too much. It not only saves energy but also prevents you from being overwhelmed by a large amount of clothing, which may lead to careless washing.
Second: Soaking the clothes too long before washing
Many people have the habit of soaking clothes before washing. In reality, soaking for a short period of time can help you get cleaner clothes, but if you soak them for several hours or even overnight before washing, it can have the opposite effect.
Laundry detergent contains chemical ingredients that, when dissolved in water for a long period of time, can react with the fabric of the clothes. If you leave it like that, the clothes are more likely to retain odor and fade. Therefore, it’s best to soak the clothes for about 15 minutes, not too long.
Third: Pouring detergent directly onto the clothes
When washing clothes, many people pour detergent directly onto the clothes for cleaning. But in reality, the correct way to use detergent is to dissolve it in water first and then add the clothes for soaking and agitating. This method can result in cleaner clothes. Pouring detergent directly onto the clothes can make the detergent difficult to dissolve, difficult to foam, and the washing may not be even. So, it’s better to dissolve the detergent in water before adding the clothes to ensure that they are thoroughly washed and not affected directly by the chemicals that can cause discoloration.
By An Nhiên – Vietnamnet
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