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Washing a bra requires hooking the clasps together, placing it in a laundry bag or lingerie bag, running it through the delicate cycle in the washing machine and letting it air dry naturally. Wash a bra, either by hand or in the machine, with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
To wash a cotton sweater, spray any stains with a stain remover, turn the sweater inside out to protect it from pills, and run it through a warm delicate cycle in the washing machine. Use a dryer sheet to make the sweater soft and fragrant with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing a down jacket requires using a commercial washing machine at a laundromat, washing it first with water only, washing it a second time with detergent, and laying it flat on a towel to dry. Avoid ruining a down jacket in the washing machine with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing a dry-clean-only garment can be done using a product called Dryel, which is used in the dryer, or by hand washing the garment in a basin of mildly hot water. Wash a dry-clean-only garment at home with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Wash a tie-dye shirt by first checking the label for specific instructions, spraying the shirt with a stain remover and washing it with a non-bleach detergent. Lay a tie-dye shirt flat to dry, or hang it up on a laundry line, with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing a wool rug at home can be done by hosing it down outside on a paved surface, spraying it down with a spray stain remover, sponging it down with diluted Woolite and letting it air dry. Keep wool rugs clean with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
When washing a wool sweater, trace the outline on clean piece of paper, hand wash the garment in a basin of diluted wool detergent, roll it up in towels to remove excess water, and lay it flat to dry, making sure it matches the traced shape. Wash a wool sweater, avoiding shrinkage, with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing baby clothes requires turning them inside out, washing them on a cool gentle cycle using a mild detergent and drying them normally in the dryer. Wash baby clothes to avoid shrinkage or allergic reactions with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
To wash a cloth diaper, dispose of any solid waste into the toilet, soak the diaper in a pale of water and vinegar, wash the diapers on the hottest setting, and use the hottest dryer setting. Remove stains, smells and bacteria from cloth diapers with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing fleece involves turning the garment inside out, washing it in cool water with mild detergent and using the lowest heat setting possible on the dryer. Avoid ruining a fleece garment with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing jeans for the first time requires turning them inside out, washing them separately from other garments and washing them in cool water to prevent shrinkage. Dry jeans on a medium heat setting, or hang them up to air dry, with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
To wash silk, spray the soiled areas with a pre-treatment spray, swish the garment in a basin of lukewarm water and mild detergent, and roll the garment between two towels to dry. Avoid wringing or misshaping a silk garment when washing it with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing sneakers can be done in the washing machine, or they can be hand washed using a sneaker cleaner spray and allowed to dry outside. Remove the shoelaces from sneakers before washing them with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
To wash spandex, check the label for any special washing instructions, wash the garment in cold water, and dry it on the lowest heat setting available on the dryer. Wash spandex clothing safely with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
To hand-wash clothes, fill the sink with warm to hot water, pour in a bit of laundry soap, allow the garment to soak for a few minutes, and knead the clothes to work in the soap. Rinse the soapy garment under warm water until the water runs clear with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Hand-washing delicate clothing items can be done by filling the sink with warm, soapy water, letting the delicates soak in the water for a few minutes and squeezing the garments to work in the soap. Let hand-washed delicates air dry naturally with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Washing a cashmere sweater involves filling up the kitchen sink with soapy water, gently working out the dirt from the garment, rinsing out the soap under the sink and rolling it between two towels to remove excess water. Let a cashmere sweater air dry with advice from an experienced mother in this free video on laundry.
Cave drawings uncovered in the Mesopotamian desert wilderness show women heating rocks and rubbing them on fur clothing. A recent archaeological discovery has uncovered the oldest laundromat in recorded history while excavating the ancient city of Ur. Cleverly named Laund-UR-mat, this laundromat, actually started by Abraham's youngest brother Ephraham, is historical proof that even thousands and thousands of years ago, human beings found washing clothes inconvenient and tedious and that people would rather outsource laundry than take the time to do it at home. In this free video series on laundry, an experienced mom demonstrates how to wash a few specialty clothing items. Find out how to wash bras, cashmere sweaters and wool sweaters in the sink, and get tips on washing jeans, cotton sweaters and tie-dyed t-shirts in the washing machine. Keep clothes looking great and smelling nice using this helpful housekeeping guide.
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