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Clothes adorned with tough stains and stubborn yellow spots create a dilemma—should they be thrown directly into the washing machine? Read on for detailed answers.
1. Should dirty clothes be put directly into the washing machine?
Washing machines are designed to wash clothes in a predefined cycle, including soaking, washing, rinsing, and spinning.
Operating on this principle, washing machines may not assess the dirt level on clothes. Thus, for clothes with tough stains, complete cleanliness is not guaranteed when put directly into the washing machine.
2. Guidelines for handling various types of stains on clothes
Dealing with Stubborn Stains
You can easily eliminate coffee, ink, and motor oil stains using the following methods:
Use vinegar: Prepare ½ cup of vinegar dissolved in water, soak the clothes for 1 to 2 hours, then toss them into the washing machine.
Use hydrogen peroxide: Mix half a cup of vinegar with half a cup of hydrogen peroxide, soak the garment in water with a bit of detergent. Leave it for 15 to 30 minutes, and the stain will be gone.
Use lemon: Rub a slice of lemon on the stain, then soak the clothes for 5 minutes with detergent. Wait until the stain fades significantly before putting it in the washing machine.
Use baking soda: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda to water and soak the clothes for about 30 minutes.
Dealing with Sand, Cement Stains
Clothes stuck with sand, cement, if put directly into the washing machine without prior treatment, can scratch the washing drum during operation. Moreover, it affects the washing quality, causing dirt to stick to other clothes.
To tackle this, pre-treat clothes with vigorous shaking to remove sand, dust, and then put them into the washing machine. Alternatively, soak the clothes in water with a bit of detergent to remove these clingy particles.
Dealing with Dirt, Mud
If clothes are heavily soiled with mud, putting them directly into the washing machine will cause the mud to cling to the drum, affecting subsequent washes. Soak the clothes in water or a pre-treatment solution first to soften these stains. Once you've cleaned the clothes somewhat, then toss them into the washing machine.
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