SOAK AND DRY

INTRODUCTION

Laundry means different from different perspectives. Some say that laundry refers to the wash, dry, and folding of clothes and other clothing textiles. Laundry is often done in a room that is reserved for only that; in one’s own home it is referred to as a laundry room. It has been a part of us since we began to wear clothes, so the methods or technique by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human practice are of interest to several branches of Human civilization. Laundry work has traditionally been highly sexist, with the responsibility in most regions falling to women. Like cooking or taking care of a child is done both at home and by various other commercial establishments outside one’s home

Laundry can also be done both at home or in other similar establishments.

Laundry processes include:-

___washing

___agitation

___rinsing

___drying

___pressing and most importantly it is finished by

___folding

Recently saw an advertisement on Ariel detergent where both men and women do laundry. If a couple or a family share a household, it’s a normal thing to share chores.

According to a recent survey done on laundry, out of 2,000 male and female consumers, 67% of men aged between 18 to 34 said they are responsible for their own laundry.

QUESTIONS THAT  COME TO MIND WHILE DOING LAUNDRY:

 HOW TO REMOVE STAIN FROM CLOTHES ?

• In this case, we have to deal with the situation as early as possible. The less time a stain has to soak inside the fabric, the easier it will be to remove them, even though there are ways to remove old stains out of clothes as well for we know that “Prevention is better than cure.“
• After soaking the cloth we have to pre-treat with a stain remover, which will get dissolved with the stain and afterward let it soak in.
• Most importantly we have to follow the fabric care instruction, using the warmest setting that will be safe for the fabric. If the stain still persists to remains, repeat the above steps. We have to be careful not to put the cloth in the dryer until the stain is removed and dry.

WASHING DIFFERENT FABRICS

Firstly, we’ve to categorize clothes during Laundry on the basis of color. If color is not an issue,  and if you have got lots of various fabrics in your closet, then grouping your laundry into the assorted fabric type is another great way to arrange before actually washing. It’s always best to separate washing clothes into:-

                 — synthetics and artificial blends

                 — cottons and linens then delicates.

DON’Ts in laundry

• Don’t just sort lights and darks
• Do not put detergent directly on your clothes
• Don’t abuse your dryer
• Do not mix socks with clothes
• Don’t leave zippers open
• Do not leave dress shirts buttoned
• Don’t scrub stains
• Do not wash items that ought to be dry cleaned

EFFECTIVE LAUNDRY TIPS

Select the correct Water Temperature

Coldwater works better for delicate fabrics, items that may shrink, and innocent dark colors that tend to bleed.

Warm water is suitable for moderately soiled clothing and man-made fabrics.

Hot water should be used for towels, cotton whites, and greatly stained work clothes, specifically those with oil stains or grease stains.

Select the correct Detergent

Powdered detergents work well for normal loads and are usually cheaper; mostly, they do not always dissolve correctly in cold water. Liquid detergents, that generally contain enzymes, are great for pretreating the stains in the fabric.

Use Less Detergent

Great use of detergent can create a number of suds that they trap soil allowing it to stick on clothes.

Catch Stains Quickly

Rinse or soak the garment in cold water as soon as stains occur, introduce a stain remover, and put it into the washer.

Avoid Bleeding Colors

Wet a cotton swab and rub it on an enclosed corner and see if the color of the dye transfers to the cotton swab.

Reduce Fading

Turn the dark-colored clothes inside out before washing. This will help to avoid abrasion to fabric surfaced that accounts to the dull appearances.

Avoid Shrinking and Stretching

The most easy way to avoid shrinking or stretching in clothing is to use a cold water setting, another way is to avoid an excessive amount of agitation.

Handle Delicate’s With Care

Wash bras and delicate undergarments by hand in a sink filled with chilly water, this will help then hold their shape and to be durable.

Reduce Wrinkles

Remember to always remove clothing from the dryer as soon as possible when they are dry and quickly fold the clothes or hang them.

So to sum up:

Water is one of the most vital and precious natural resources present on the planet so, we have to start re-examining the way we do our laundry so a new technology is intoduced by University of Leeds professor Stephen Burkinshaw, XEROS WASHING MACHINE, a washing machine which uses minimum amount of water for its use it is also know as WATERLESS WASHING MACHINE

The Xeros Washing Machine is a new kind of laundry that cleans clothes using nylon polymer beads and little amount of water. These beads are tiny and highly absorbent that allows them to go through the fibre of the cloth to absorb dirt and stains or grease.

According to Xeros Ltd., this technology uses 90% less water than a normal washing machine. Where a general washer uses upto 25 gallons of water, this technology is estimated to use as little as one gallon of water.

The machine is also expected to save the user up to 30% cost for operating using electricity and water.

This all adds to the fact that we have to save water and use it judicially while doing our laundry. Tips to dry and soak your laundry.

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