Today, the textile industry offers us a huge selection of different materials. The rules for caring for them are sometimes very specific. For example, microfiber has come into use relatively recently - synthetic fabric from which household and cleaning products, clothing, and bedding are sewn. The question of how to wash this material sooner or later arises before almost every housewife. The features of this process will be discussed in the article.
Is the fabric capricious?
The second name of this material is microfiber. Where is it from? The fact is that microfiber consists of the finest polyester threads, which are intertwined with each other.
It is believed that this material is unpretentious; caring for it does not require special knowledge and skills. But:
- microfiber, like other synthetic fabrics, does not tolerate high temperatures;
- The use of aggressive cleaning agents, bleaches and rinse conditioners is not recommended. Do not vigorously wring out microfiber products.
Important! Manufacturers claim that even after two or three washes performed without taking these nuances into account, the item will not deteriorate. This process occurs gradually. It’s just that the fabric will last noticeably less than the period stated by the manufacturer.
Machine wash or hand wash?
There is no clear answer to this question. Much depends on the situation. Thus, machine washing is not contraindicated for microfiber products, but hand washing is preferable. But each of these modes has its own nuances.
Wash by hand
Even stubborn stains are quickly removed from the microfiber under the influence of powder, soap and skillful hands. It is worth remembering the following points:
- The water should be warm. The recommended temperature is no higher than 50 degrees.
- The product must not be boiled or soaked in hot water.
- When rinsing, use clean water.
Machine washable
It has been proven that this procedure does not harm microfiber at all, especially if you follow the following recommendations:
- The drum should be loaded no more than ¾ full. This is due to the fact that microfiber is a voluminous material;
- choose a delicate mode and a temperature of no more than 40-50 degrees;
- Microfiber products with fluffy pile (napkins and towels) are best washed separately from other items. This fluffy fabric will “donate” small hairs and specks of dust to its “neighbors”;
- the ideal option for spinning is its complete absence. Microfiber dries quickly, even if you hang it over the bathtub and wait until all the water drains naturally. In the case when time does not wait, let’s do a hand squeeze (very delicate). The same procedure, but in a washing machine, microfiber is contraindicated.
What washing products should I use?
An important rule to follow is there shouldn't be a lot of powder.
Before purchasing a detergent for this fabric, It is recommended to study the label. For example, you should discard the powder if it contains bleaching components. It is recommended to look for packaging that states that pH less than 10 units. The ideal option would be to wash with powder intended for children's products.
By the way! Microfiber can be easily washed with regular laundry soap. You can grate it and add it to a bowl of water. This procedure is suitable in cases where soaking is required. Another way is to rub particularly dirty areas with a bar of soap, and then rinse the product.
How to remove stains and whiten?
If the product has lost its former freshness, there is heavy old dirt on it, Long soaking is recommended. The item is placed in a basin with warm water and cleaning agent for 10-12 hours. After this, particularly stubborn stains can be scrubbed with soap.
Microfiber cloths are popular among housewives. They get dirty quickly, especially kitchen ones. But you don’t want to throw away something that costs money. It’s better to make sure that it still serves, it’s not difficult at all. For example, you can apply a mixture of baking soda and water to a stain (even a greasy and stubborn one). Then the rag should be placed in a soapy solution and left to soak for 1-3 hours. When the specified time has expired, it is recommended to rub the stains again and wash the product completely (you can use the same solution), and then rinse well.
You can get rid of contaminants with lemon juice. This is an excellent natural bleach that completely safe for microfiber. The juice of half a lemon is enough for 5-7 liters of water. The ingredients need to be mixed, dirty things should be placed in the solution and left there for 2-3 hours.After that, they are washed in the usual way for microfiber.
Recommended chemicals use of "Vanish". It carefully removes dirt and does not damage fine fibers. The products become not only clean, but also soft.
Features of fabric care
Microfiber can last for several years and practically not lose its visual appeal. For this statement to really work, experts advise:
- Do not dry nearby microfiber products and other colored products. This material does not fade, but eagerly absorbs paint from neighboring poorly painted raw things.
- Ideal place for drying - balcony on the sunny side in warm weather. Microfiber does not fade or deform under such extreme conditions. On the contrary, it dries quickly and becomes even softer.
- Ironing is not prohibited. She is unwanted. Before running a hot iron over the entire product, It is recommended to iron the inconspicuous edge. If it is deformed, then the procedure should be abandoned. Fortunately, microfiber practically does not wrinkle, so there should be no problems.
- If you want to iron microfiber bedding, it is recommended to do this with a dry cotton cloth. It is better to choose a mode delicate.
- All kitchen rags and microfiber towels will last a long time if they are washed not when they get dirty, but daily during use. It does not take a lot of time. Simply rub the product with soap and rinse under running water.
- If the stain appears on the upholstery, it is also recommended to use a soap solution. Apply it in a circular motion, wait until it dries, and then rub (but not too intensely) with a soft brush.
Microfiber is an indispensable material these days.It is so convenient in everyday life that it is incredibly difficult to imagine life without it. Washing microfiber will not be an unpleasant procedure if it is done on time and taking into account the recommendations given in the article.
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