It is well known that improper washing significantly shortens the life of clothes and clothes. But in addition to compliance with the rules of washing, you should know how to dry this or that product. Proper drying is another way to the durability of things and their normal appearance. Knitted models, for example, can easily lose shape and stretch out in length or width. Long-term drying of poorly pressed linen leads to the appearance of a yellow shade on it. If the product is properly dried, it's easier to iron, especially if it's things that are strong during washing.
This article presents the basic rules for drying various things and clothes that will help housewives extend their life.
Air drying
First, make sure that the bars and ropes, which will hang underwear, clean, that they will not leave traces of rust. Drying the laundry in the sun is recommended to turn it inside out. This will prevent color fading. However, not all things are dried in the sun.
Note that long and frequent drying of the linen on the windshield reduces the service life of the fabric, as it becomes very fragile and easily torn.
When rinsing it is recommended to add a little salt to the water, it will not allow the laundry to freeze when dried in frost. The crossbar and the rope are also better to be wiped with a cloth previously moistened with salt solution.
Drying in the car
It is not recommended to dry things in the drum for more than half an hour, as this can lead to deformation. Easily deformable things are considered: down jackets, knitwear, lycra, woolen goods, thin fabrics, blankets, things with fillers, clothes with sequins or sequins.
How to dry things properly
First, be sure to pay attention to the labeling on the label. There are separate recommendations for washing and drying the product.
Secondly, the natural drying is not a replacement for any machine. Suck things in a draft at room temperature. When they are dry, immediately remove.
After rinsing, bed linen should be shaken well, then spread along the entire length and hang to dry. You can remove linen slightly moist, then it is easier to iron.
Women's blouses and men's shirts are recommended to dry up if they do not stretch. Clothing from synthetic fabrics is better to fasten all the buttons to avoid severe deformation.
Female combinations should be dried on the shoulders for straps.
Synthetic stockings and pantyhose after washing do not need to twist. They are squeezed through the fabric, then dried, hanging by the toes.
It is recommended to hang out the outer clothing for drying on hangers, first remove excess moisture from rags. It is better to stuff the sleeves with newspapers.
Pullovers, cardigans, scarves, dresses, hats - things made of knitted wool should not be hung on a rope. They need to be squeezed lightly after washing through a dry cloth, spread and dry in a horizontal position. Special hanging meshes are sold for this garment. They are designed in such a way that air is accessible from all sides to the wool, so there is no unpleasant odor in things.
Lacy things (napkins, capes, blouses, bedspreads) are dried in several layers of dry cloth. It rolls things for 20-30 minutes, then pat.
Curtains of tulle stretch or pull them on a frame made of four long strips with braid. To the braid fasten the tulle with the help of pins, which prevents the curtain from losing shape.
Woolen rugs and blankets are better to hang on the rope on the street, placing them diagonally.
What if the thing did not dry up overnight? This situation often occurs during the cold and damp season. Of course, it is best to dry clothes in the air naturally. Then it will not spoil, and in extreme cases, you can resort to some tricks:
- slightly damp cotton things can be dried not with a very hot iron, having previously turned them from the wrong side;
- children's tights, knitted or kapron are better placed on a central heating battery;
- Hair dryer as another way to dry the damp things.
Always remember that competent care guarantees the clothes are neat and fresh.