Monday, December 21, 2009

How to wash clothes without a washing machine (handwash)?

Dear All,





I have moved seperately recently and dont have a washing machine with me.... I need to wash my clothes myself now....


I have RIN soap and SURF detergent....





Could some one let me know how to wash my clothes myself ???





I have both formal officewear and underclothes to wash...





Thanks in advance...How to wash clothes without a washing machine (handwash)?
use the sink or tub, just wash them out by hand and hang dry over the shower rod or on hangersHow to wash clothes without a washing machine (handwash)?
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Well, soak the clothes in the detergent water for 1 hour....then remove frm the tub and scrub the brush over the collar and cuff and the areas tht are dirty...rinse with water...spin it and then hang it to dry......


simple....tht if but tuff if ur clothes are diry...
Everyone had good suggestions. Drying is a problem and so is wringing out the excess water- causes a lot of wrinkles.


After rinsing, you can remove a lot of the water by rolling the clothes in a towel. It will absorb a lot making the clothes dry quicker and then put on hangers in an airy room.
Try to find a laundrette in your area,As it will difficult for you to hand wash all of your clothes,The problem will be for you to get the laundry dry without the use of a spinner dryer..
Some articles of clothing require hand washing. Even if the label doesn't call for hand washing, your garments will last longer if they're not constantly subjected to the rigors of the washing machine.


Instructions





* STEP 1: Plug a sink, and add about 1/4 cup detergent.


* STEP 2: Fill the sink with hot water - as hot as you can comfortably put your hands in. Leave room for the clothing.


* STEP 3: If you're washing whites and want to bleach them, now's the time to add about 1/4 cup bleach to the water.


* STEP 4: Put your clothing in the water and get it thoroughly wet and soapy. If it's stained, you may want to let it soak for a while.


* STEP 5: Knead the clothing with your hands in the water for a few minutes, much as you would knead bread.


* STEP 6: Unplug the sink, drain and start the water running. Rinse your clothing until the water runs clear, not soapy.


* STEP 7: Wring out and hang to dry, or place clothing in the dryer.





Tips %26amp; Warnings





* Wash items of similar colors together; separate dark clothes from white or light-colored clothes.


* Pretreat heavy stains with laundry detergent or stain remover.


* If you are using bleach, be sure to wear rubber gloves while washing clothes, and be careful not to get bleach water in your eyes.


* Some fabrics and garments require gentle, cold-water washing and mild detergent; check the labels on your clothes for specific directions.
If you have access to a bath tub or large basin, then you're in good shape:





Undergarments: fill tub with hot water %26amp; detergent. Add the clothes. Use a broom handle or similar instrument to vigorously mix the clothes around. This helps the water+detergent penetrate the clothes and ';shake'; the dirt off. Pour shampoo on under-arm sections of clothing or on collars. Grip the clothes with both hands and rub dirty areas between your knuckles. It's not easy, but it works. Empty the water and refill to wash the soapy water out of the clothes. Let the clothes sit for maybe half an hour or an hour. Then wring the clothes out and hang on a line to dry.





Officewear: Sturdy shirts can go through the same process (with ironing afterwards), but if you have access to a dry cleaning shop I would recommend that instead.
Go to a laundry mat and do your clothes there ! washers and dryers are available in laundry mats
I used to wash my socks and underwear in my hand basin all the time when i was a student. Fill the bowl, basin or sink with hot tap water and add a handful of detergent. Shove all your dirty smalls into the water, give them a good squeeze, knead and stir for a few minutes (wear washing-up gloves if it's too hot). Then pull the plug and fill with fresh water to rinse, and keep squeezing the clothes and changing the water until it comes out clear.





For bigger things, put them in a bigger basin and soak them longer. Stains might not come out as well as with a machine, but be creative with the products you have available! There's no right or wrong way to clean your clothes, and not even a washing machine gets it right every time.
why not try the laundry
The best place is the bathtub for washing clothes. Wash underwear in the lavatory. Use a brand new toilet plunger. I found this all worked when I was without a washing machine and my aunt lived washing clothes like that all her life. If you have a shower curtain rod it can come in handy for drying clothes if you can move it over the tub.
You could wash underwear in the kitchen sink and hang them in the bathroom to dry.





As for your clothes, I'd find a laundramat. A load a week would probably do it all unless you have to do two to separate colors.





They aren't worth the time to hand wash.
i think its not necessary to ask these silly questions I'm sorry if I'm wrong just thought to say this that's it
Just rub the fabric under a sink with regular soap or if you want it really clean you can leave the clothes sitting in detergent and water first.
Hire a helper!
Take your dirty laundry to a laundromat. It's not worth the time and trouble to try to do it at home in the tub or sink. They'll be all wrinkled and take forever to dry.
don't use too much soap. Use warm water, chuck 'em in the tub, swish 'em around real good, and rinse real good. Hang 'em up and let 'em drip dry.
How to Wash Your Clothes





Black socks, they never get dirty, the longer you wear them, the blacker they get!





Steps


Change into clothing you don't mind getting soapy water on. If detergent is left on clothing for a long time (like until your next washing) it can discolor the clothing.


Do this in a place with running water ie a river, shower head, bathtub faucet...a sink faucet will be too small.


Find a bucket/basin/bathtub/stoppable sink that is big enough to hold your clothes. Remember that clothing is smaller, heavier and harder to manage when wet


Add clothes.


Fill with water. Never use hot water. If you must, you can use warm water. Cold water is best.


Add detergent. If you are using liquid, pour it right on. If you are using powder, it might work better to to dissolve it with a smaller amount of water in a separate container first.


How dirty is your clothing? If it's just worn, i.e a little sweaty and smelly, all you need it do is slosh it around in the water a few times. If it's stained, you'll need to go at it hard for a good five minutes at least.


Put your hands in the water and moosh the clothing around.


Once you're done mooshing, drain out the water.


Take each peice of clothing and rinse it under the running water till all the soap is out. This will take time and hard labor.


Hang everything up to dry.


Enjoy your clean, sweet smelling clothes!











Tips


Sheets and especially towels, are much harder to handwash, due to the difficulties of hand rinsing. Do so at your own risk.











Warnings


DO NOT USE TOO MUCH DETERGENT! You are not a washing machine. You are a human being and getting out all that soap will be hard.


Don't wring your clothing. This will stretch it out, if it's the stretchy type, like t-shirts. Blouses will wrinkle. Skirts and pants made out of fine fabrics will also get damaged. Jeans, sweats, towels, sheets and other durable clothing will be fine. Wring away! Give it a few shakes, to get rid of wrinkles.











Things You'll Need


Large basin-type tub


Running water


Detergent


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