How To Hand Wash Delicates

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When it comes to fine knits or lacy, sheer, or shrinkable clothing, you have two choices: cough up the cash for the dry cleaner or take a few extra minutes to give your delicates the TLC they deserve.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A sink or basin
Some cool water
A mild, delicate-wash detergent
At least 1 clean, light-colored towel
And a place to dry the garment
And some white vinegar (optional)

Step 1: Dissolve detergent

Swirl the water with your hand to make sure the detergent is fully dissolved.01:01:04;13

Step 2: Work in the suds

Gently swirl and squeeze the clothing, working the suds through. Don't pull, stretch, or wring the fabric.01:01:25;20

Step 3: Check label

Check the "proper care" label of the garment for any specific instructions.

Tip: It's a good idea to hand-wash knit items that have buttons, sequins, beading or other adornments, as they can be easily damaged in a washing machine.

Step 4: Fill sink

Fill the sink or basin with cool water.

Step 5: Add just enough detergent.

Add just enough detergent to cover the surface of the water.

Tip: To make sure that fine knits retain their shape, pay attention what the article looks like now, dry, so that once it's wet you'll be able to reshape it correctly.

Step 6: Immerse article

Immerse the article in the water.

Step 7: Soak garment

Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 5 minutes.

Step 8: Squeeze water out

Gently squeeze the excess water out of the garment—but don't wring or twist it. Drain the sink or basin.

Step 9: Rinse item

Refill the sink or basin with fresh water, and swirl the item around to rinse.

Tip: When washing silk, add a quarter cup of white vinegar to the first rinse to help remove the soap residue.

Step 10: Keep rinsing

Continue draining the soapy water, refilling it with fresh water, and swirling the item until there are no more suds in the water.

Step 11: Transfer to towel

After your final rinse, lift the garment, gently squeeze out the excess water, and transfer it to a flat towel.

Step 12: Roll up towel

Roll the towel up with the article inside, pressing on it gently to soak up more water.

Tip: If the garment soaks through the towel quickly, repeat the process on a second dry towel.

Step 13: Hang or reshape

Hang up the item if it won't stretch, or, in the case of knits that need to be reshaped, place it on a dry towel and arrange it to its original shape.

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[Dmaj87]

she can wash my delicates any day

[TwinYroVian]

I love how she refill water, seriously.

[liamarioeire]

Yeah...I'm just going to go ahead and not do that.

[boozecoma]

Yea, she's hot.

[Comment276]

I could've swore I was wearing pants before I watched this

[Pegaman]

Which tune is this? I want to buy it.

[longtail4711]

@amusingtear I had never heard of this, but I went and took a look for it and it's exactly what I need. Thank you so much for the tip!

[MissMuffinToYou]

@wondermega4ever exactly what i was thinking!!

[wondermega4ever]

Feels like watching porn for some reason

[xLUNAxLOVEGODDESSx]

Tag says dry clean only, or handwash means I'll never wash. Lol

[chelzeydarling]

forget this!! I am just going to go wash my close down in the river!