Why Your Washing Machine Destroys Clothes? 95% of Housewives Make This Mistake
Are you sure that "extra rinse" protects your clothes?
In fact, this is a myth that comes at a high cost.
The Consumer Reports laboratory conducted an experiment: after 20 washes with a double rinse, microcracks in the fabric increased by 40%.
The reason is the residue of detergent that accumulates in the fibers.
Technician repairman Igor Petrov explains:
"Modern powders contain aggressive surfactants. If they are not washed off well, they corrode the fabric like acid."
The solution is to add 100 ml of white vinegar to the conditioner compartment. It neutralizes the alkali and softens the water.
Women's Health test showed: vinegar extends the life of jeans by 30%. Alena, mother of three children:
"After school, my son brought me pants with a hole in the knee. Since then, I've been using vinegar - the clothes don't tear even after a year!"
Scientists from the Textile Research Institute have discovered that synthetic fabrics (polyester, nylon) deteriorate 3 times faster than cotton due to chemical reactions with the powder.
Designer Maria Ivanova :
"Brands don't tell you that their 'super-fast' dyes contain formaldehyde. Vinegar neutralizes it."
For wool and silk, add 2 tbsp. glycerin to the vinegar solution - this will protect the fibers. Recipe from blogger @eco_clean :
"Mix vinegar, glycerin and lavender essential oil. Your laundry will be as soft as dry cleaning."
