How to Hand-Wash Delicates
Delicates include loose or extremely fine weaves, antique cloth and brocades - anything that can be damaged by rough handling. Some delicates are dry-cleanable only. Check care-label instructions to be sure that hand washing is permitted.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Immerse the item for a few minutes in water mixed with mild detergent or dishwashing fluid at 70 degree F - cool enough to prevent shrinkage - or the temperature indicated on the care label.
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Pat clothing until saturated with soapy water.
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Squeeze water through fabric to lift dirt.
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Rinse with clean cold water (immerse, pat and squeeze again) until the water runs clear. You may need several rounds of rinsing for this.
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Roll item between towels and lay flat to dry, away from heat and sunlight.
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Tips & Warnings
Presoak heavily soiled areas in mild detergent before washing.
Use gloves to protect both your hands and your laundry.
Do not wring delicates - this will cause stretching and misshaping.
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Comments
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Jul 15, 2006
The longer you soak your material the better it smells, but make sure you wash it all out or it may cause itching, especially with undergarments. -
Jul 15, 2006
The longer you soak your material the better it smells, but make sure you wash it all out or it may cause itching, especially with undergarments.
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Nov 22, 2005
Hand-wash using your favorite body wash instead of detergent. Not only is body wash more delicate but it makes your clothes smell like you.
