Each garment It requires different washing care and is generally indicated on the labels. But there are times that even if you follow them step by step, you don’t always have good results.
Such is the case of the white clothesa basic because it is easy to combine with its multiple cuts and textures, but keeping its color impeccable and stain-free is the complicated part.
Due to the above, in Last We tell you how to wash it correctly.
Follow these tips to avoid staining your white clothes during washing. Photo: Unsplash
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To wash the white clothes and preserve its neat color, as well as prolong its life time, the Tide detergent brand suggests taking the following steps:
Before putting any garment in the washing machine, separate it by color and only wash the white one with the white one. Do not combine it with light or dark tones.
If you accidentally include clothes of a different color, you run the risk of staining your favorite shirts, socks, and blouses.
While it is a step that seems irrelevant, it should not be ignored. And the fact is that on the labels of the clothes The washing method, water temperature and drying process are indicated, depending on the type of fabric.
Using the wrong methods can cause garments to stretch or sag, leaving them unusable for your looks.
For white clothes, it is generally advisable to use a detergent with chlorine or bleach. These products ensure that your tone remains intact.
But be careful! Do not abuse these detergents either, otherwise your clothes it could stain or turn from white to yellow.
If your garment must be put in the washing machine and not washed by hand, check the label: for cotton the normal cycle is recommended, for silk or lace the delicate cycle, and for synthetic fabrics the short cycle is better.
As such, this depends on the type of fabric so that it does not become damaged.
Finally, in this step you should also check the label because here there is a square symbol with certain indicators:
- Square with a dot: means dry at low temperature
- With 2 points: medium temperature
- With 3 points: high temperature
- Square with crossed out circle: do not tumble dry
White clothes should not be dried directly under the sun. Photo: Unsplash
Another constant problem is stains on the white clothesmore common than you think but you should not worry. To remove them you only need a little vinegar and baking soda; then do the following:
- In a container, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
- Stir until you get a pasty mixture in equal parts.
- Place the paste on the stain and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Remove the paste with a little water and wash as normal.
- If the stain does not disappear, repeat the process as many times as necessary.
To avoid stains, remember not to abuse bleach or chlorine and do not dry your white clothes directly in the sun.
Vinegar with baking soda can remove stains from white clothes. Photo: Unsplash
wash the white clothes It may seem like a simple task, but doing it correctly requires attention to certain details to keep clothes clean, shiny and in good condition for longer.
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