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I use soapnuts and yes U handwash some of my garmets as I prefer clothing that reminds me of the desert and of the colours of India. Those type clothing are often delicate and are non color fast. So when I wash my clothes, by hand I always do the undergarments first they to me are a separate wash and rinse. Then I refill the tub, and do my other clothes.I use my hands to knead them in the water and then when I rinse them, I knead as rinse and then knead again to drain them once the rinsing is done. I did my jeans today in this fashion and it was fun.
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This is very informative.. Thanks!
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Mar 03, 2011
"DO we need an article on how to do everything? " well, if you are in my shoes (parents died suddenly leaving u all alone without knowledge of survival), you too would be googling this kind of info.. -
travelbab
Aug 18, 2010
Yes people do need articles like this as these skills are no longer taught. Thanks for creating a basic and simple guide. I find creating airbubbles under the clothing and making it escape through the weave works well. I'm looking for more effective methods since we got laughed at by the locals whilst in Africa!
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angelafuston
Dec 09, 2009
Thank you I think this will help
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ryanmcde
Oct 07, 2009
zahzel said: DO we need an article on how to do everything? ___ Yes, sometimes people can't wrap their head around something they have never done, even if it is very simple. I knew how to do this, but coming here and hearing it from someone else who does it the same way was reassuring. Especially since I don't want to ruin my favorite hat.
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Zahzel Ehows
May 28, 2009
DO we need an article on how to do everything?
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bostontech
May 28, 2009
Been wondering how to do this...!
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cheapchick
May 28, 2009
Great article - thanks! 5*
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smilesatme1
May 28, 2009
I used this kind of hand washing for my clothes. Thanks!
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DiscountTickets
May 28, 2009
Yeap, this is the way I wash my special clothes.
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writer7
May 28, 2009
Hand washing clothes is an old school style skill that everyone should learn. Thanks for the great article!
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starlet67
May 28, 2009
Very helpful tips!5*
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tracysmith159
May 28, 2009
Good Aticle on how to hand wash clothes.I tried this with jeans once when the washer was down. The clothes were very wet and heavy for the dryer. Is there a better way to get the water out?
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staylor29a11
May 28, 2009
nice, thank you for sharing, i was thinking of doing this myself
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niavbp375
May 28, 2009
I've always seen "hand-wash only" on my labels but never knew how to do this. Thanks!
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Vikki Albers
May 28, 2009
The washing machine 'silk' cycle is frequently gentle enough to wash very delicate garments and then hang to dry. This saves time and assures all the detergent has been removed. Thank you.
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BCPASSIONS
May 28, 2009
Hand washing has always been an excellent way of washing delicate clothing. Great tips.
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tammyjmassey
May 28, 2009
Very clear steps. Just remember to read the labels on the clothes and don't wring the items. Use gentle motions.
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Ellis Christina
May 28, 2009
Yep, that's how its done. Following the instructions on the label is the key to success.
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kannd86
Dec 23, 2008
Always read the label on the clothes you're washing. I started to follow this article by filling the sink with hot water, only to find the label said hand wash "cold"! Don't automatically use hot water, lukewarm or cold water will be less damaging anyway, the reason you're handwashing to begin with.
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kannd86
Dec 23, 2008
Always read the label on the clothes you're washing. I started to follow this article by filling the sink with hot water, only to find the label said hand wash "cold"! Don't automatically use hot water, lukewarm or cold water will be less damaging anyway, the reason you're handwashing to begin with.
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krissyspeedy
Nov 20, 2008
Just remember that if you usually hand wash certain clothing to help protect them from damage caused by the agitator in a washing machine, you may not want to put those clothes into the dryer at all, or put them in on low if you do. Excessive heat from the dryer is one of the most damaging things to all kinds of clothes! If you're going to take the time and care to hand-wash special garments, it only makes sense to help keep them looking new by line-drying them out of direct sunlight, or laying items such as sweaters flat to dry on a rack made especially for drying clothes on.
