On the days you just can't hand wash or spot clean another thing, remember that you have a major time-saving machine in your house. Lots of things, like these eight items, can be tossed in the washer. Just be sure to check any care tags or manufacturer guidelines first. If your son's favorite teddy bear looks like he's been mud wrestling, give him a bath in the washing machine on a gentle cycle.
Secure any loose strings, remove any "clothing," and place the toy in a mesh bag or pillowcase for added protection. Don't forget to check the care tag it he has one. Certain furs might not be washable, and the same goes for a toy stuffed with small foam balls, like Beanie Babies.
Wash canvas or nylon tennies like Keds — avoid putting leather or athletic shoes in the washing machine in cold water to prevent any warping, and throw in an old towel to prevent them from knocking around too much in the machine.
Many rug labels don't include specific fabric content information, which can make knowing how to wash rugs a challenge. The first time you clean a rug, wash it separately from any other laundry in case it isn't colorfast or washer safe. If you have two or three rugs that are exactly the same, they can be washed together.
For a large number of rugs, you may want to head to the local laundromat and use a larger commercial washer. You'll save time and water by washing all the rugs at once. You can test for colorfastness by rubbing the rug with a clean, damp, white rag or by wetting a cotton swab and rubbing it onto the fibers of the rug. If any color transfers to the rag or swab, the dyes will bleed in the washer. Be sure to inspect the rug for stains. You'll have better results if you pre-treat stains, especially food and greasy spots, before washing.
If you know what caused the stain, follow the correct stain removal technique for the culprit. If you're not sure, apply a stain remover like Zout or Shout or a small amount of heavy-duty liquid detergent e. Allow the stain remover to work on the stain for at least fifteen minutes before washing.
With any type of washable rug, use cold water and a liquid detergent. Don't: Underwired Bras. Do and Don't: Sofa Covers. However, without that label, getting them dry-cleaned is a must or you could risk shrinking the often costly home item.
Most sofa covers are pre-shrunk, meaning you can wash them in your washing machine, no problem! Do: Shower Curtain Lining. Just pop it in the washer instead of replacing it with a brand new one. Most shower curtain linings caked-on mold and all are completely machine washable. Don't: Tiny Items. Into your laundry machine's hoses and vents, that's where. This could prevent your washer from draining properly and result in a flood. To avoid this, place teeny tiny items in a mesh bag in the washing machine or wash them by hand.
Because of this you should wash your bathroom rugs regularly. The frequency with which you launder your rugs is really going to depend on your household. Additionally, if your bathroom rugs have plastic or rubber backing, go ahead and wipe that off with a dry microfiber cloth. Place your mats in the washer with a gentle laundry detergent. Wash on the cold setting. Tumble dry on the lowest heat setting.
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