Bathrobe: how to wash terry, silk, cotton and microfiber

It is necessary to properly wash the robe in accordance with the material from which it is sewn. Some types of home clothes require particularly careful care and have strict demands on temperature and intensity of cleaning.

Features of washing a robe

Terry, silk or satin robe - clothing for home use. But this does not mean that you can approach the wash carelessly. If you wash the robe incorrectly, it will quickly lose its softness, become less bright, and take on a worn look.

There are a few things to consider when washing a product:

• stuff material - cotton, terry and silk are washed in different modes, delicate fabrics require gentle processing;
• water temperature - cotton items can be washed at temperatures up to 60 ° С, sensitive fabrics are processed exclusively in water of 30-40 ° С;
• type of cleaning agent - for home clothes, it is better to use gels with a hypoallergenic composition;
• hardness of water - this aspect is especially important for terry clothes, which can lose their softness and become prickly due to contact with too aggressive environment.

It is customary to load home clothes for washing together with T-shirts and towels, but it is better not to add jeans and hoodies to bathrobes in the machine, they require other cleaning modes.

Dressing gowns are usually washed in water at about 40 ° C to keep the fabric soft

In what mode to wash the robe

Since a dressing gown is a rather bulky and heavy thing, it is customary to wash it in an automatic machine. The choice of the mode depends on the type of fabric:

1. Terry, velor and synthetic items are recommended to be processed on delicate settings and without spinning. This does not harm the structure of the fabric, removes light dirt well and keeps the thing soft. Since delicate washing usually does not cope with serious stains, velor and terry products are advised to wash more often for preventive purposes or immediately after the appearance of dirt.
2. A simple cotton product can be processed at temperatures up to 60 ° C in a standard mode. But at the same time, it is also recommended to set the minimum spin so that the thing does not stretch from frequent washings and does not lose its shape. In addition, you need to take into account the color of home clothes - a bright fabric from high-temperature washings can quickly fade.

When washing robes, the delicate cycle is usually selected in a machine wash.

It is best to wash any dressing gown in a gentle mode, without spinning, but with an additional rinse.

At what temperature to wash the robe

The washing temperature also depends on what fabric the house clothes are made of. Terry and cotton products can be immersed in water at a temperature of 40 ° C, this does not harm the material and allows you to cope with any contamination.

But silk, satin, velor things need to be washed only in warm water, about 30 ° C. Higher temperatures will negatively affect the quality of the fabric and reduce the life of the garment.

How to wash a bathrobe

It is important to choose the right detergent before washing. Since household clothing comes in direct contact with the skin, common powders can cause allergies and irritations.

It is best to wash a thing using liquid gels, they are better washed out of the fibers of the fabric when rinsing and, accordingly, much less often provoke allergies. Among the tested funds, you can list:

• Frosch Universal - gel and conditioner for colored items;
  
  

  Frosch - a popular gel for colored and white items
• Weasel Color Shine - the gel not only helps to maintain the softness of the fabric, but also maintains its brightness even after numerous washes;
  
  

  Weasel Shine of Colors protects bathrobes from tarnishing after washing
• Power Wash - it is especially convenient to wash a white terry dressing gown using the gel, since the product not only removes dirt, but also returns whiteness due to its optical properties.
  
  

  Power Wash - gel for washing clothes made from natural delicate fabrics

Ways to wash your robe

In most cases, household clothes can be washed in a typewriter or by hand. If the product is made of delicate material, then you can choose manual processing, in other cases it is easier to use an automatic machine.

How to machine wash your robe

Before washing in a typewriter, you must first prepare your clothes for processing. If the product has pockets, all the little things are removed from them, using a brush, threads, hair and hair of pets are removed from the fabric. In the presence of serious stains, it is recommended to pre-soak the item in a basin with laundry soap, and only then send it to the wash:

1. It is best to set the mode in an automatic car to delicate. For cottons, the corresponding cottons program can be set.
2. The temperature should not exceed 60 ° C. Items made from sensitive fabrics are washed at 30-40 ° C, hot water damages silk and satin items.
3. The selected liquid gel is poured into the powder compartment. Household clothes should be washed with a chlorine-free product, otherwise the product may acquire an unpleasant odor and, moreover, are more likely to irritate the skin.
4. The spin mode is turned off, but the rinse is set to double in order to reliably remove the remains of the washing gel from the fabric fibers.

When machine wash, it is better to turn off the spin for robes or set the minimum number of revolutions

When washing terrycloth, you can also add 1 to 2 large spoons of baking soda to the powder compartment. It will help soften the water and keep the terry soft and fluffy.

How to hand wash your robe

Hand wash is usually used for lightweight silk, satin or microfiber items. The procedure looks like this:

• water is poured into a large basin at a temperature of about 40 ° C or lower;
• the selected detergent is added to the liquid, and, if necessary, laundry soap or soda to remove stubborn stains;
• the item is immersed in water and turned over several times so that it gets evenly wet.

The product is left in a basin with water for 2 hours, during which time the detergent will have the desired effect on the fibers of the fabric and soften the dirt. Then the product is washed for several minutes with light movements, especially carefully processing the cuffs of the sleeves, the collar and the hem. The washed item must be thoroughly rinsed three times in a row, and then gently squeezed out without twisting and hung to dry.

When hand washing in a basin, you need to use warm water and do not overdo it with mechanical stress

How to properly wash a bathrobe made of different materials

The washing algorithm for home clothes depends on the material. In order not to spoil the thing and preserve its beauty and convenience, you need to take into account the individual requirements of different fabrics.

How to wash a terry robe

Terry fabric looks strong enough, but it requires careful handling. You need to wash the product in accordance with the following rules:

• the mode in the machine is set no higher than 60 ° C, and ideally you need to wash terry dressing gowns at a temperature of about 40 ° C;
• the spin mode in the machine settings is turned off, and the rinse is set to double;
• a gentle soft gel is poured into the powder compartment, powder cannot be used for terry clothes, it is poorly washed out of the fabric structure;
• at high water hardness, soda is also added to the powder tray, it has a softening effect.

It is better to wash terry clothes with the addition of soda, the powder will improve the water quality and keep the fabric fluffy

It is not recommended to wash terry clothes with air conditioners. Although these products soften the fabric, it tends to absorb less moisture, and it becomes less pleasant to put on a bathrobe after a bath or shower.

How to wash a silk robe

Silk products require very careful handling. It is best to wash them by hand to avoid damaging the natural fabric. Machining is also permissible, but only in a gentle mode:

1. Temperature during machine and hand wash should not exceed 30 ° C, hot water damages silk.
2. Silk items should not be washed with bleach, regular powders, or chlorine-based products. You can only use gels for silk fabrics or liquid soaps.
3. The spinning of silk items is excluded, and even with hand washing, they cannot be rubbed, twisted or squeezed strongly.

Silk clothes cannot be machine washed, only in a basin and in cool water

It is best to wash a silk robe in cool water in a basin, then allow moisture to drain over the bathtub, and then hang the item to dry.

How to wash a microfiber robe

Soft microfiber indoor clothing is very pleasant to wear. Another advantage of the material is that it is easy to wash - almost any dirt can be removed from the microfiber without any problems:

1. You can wash microfiber clothes in a basin or in a typewriter. In both cases, the temperature should not be higher than 50 ° C; in too hot water, the synthetic fabric begins to deform.
2. For processing microfiber, it is better to use liquid detergents, the powder is poorly washed off when rinsing. It is best not to use conditioners as they will reduce the absorbency of the fabric.
3. Microfiber is sensitive to strong mechanical stress. Therefore, it is better to set the washing mode to a delicate one, and during manual processing - do not squeeze or rub the fabric.

The microfiber robe can be washed in an automatic machine or in a basin at a temperature of 50 ° C

It is recommended to wash microfiber clothes in an automatic machine without spinning. If washing is carried out by hand, then after rinsing the product must be wrung out without twisting it, or simply hung over the bathtub to drain.

How to wash a plush robe

In terms of the structure of the material, plush things are very similar to terry. Therefore, you need to take care of them according to similar rules, namely:

• set the delicate mode in the machine, and do not rub the thing very intensively during hand wash;
• do not wring out plush clothes by hand or using the functionality of the machine - excess moisture after washing should simply drain off;
• use only liquid detergents for fluffy items.

Plush robes are washed in the same way as terry robes, but in cooler water

The temperature when washing a plush product should be set no more than 40 ° C. Unlike terry, plush is more sensitive to hot water and can deform in it.

How to wash a cotton robe

Natural cotton is not only comfortable to wear, but also very practical. You can wash it in almost any way:

1. If you need to wash a light cotton item, then the temperature can be set above 60 ° C. True, it is recommended to do this only when there is a strong need, because the product can shrink in hot water.
2. For colored cotton products, a temperature of 40 ° C is recommended, in which case the fabric will not shed.
3. Spin can be used when washing cotton clothes. At the same time, it is recommended to continue rinsing twice to reliably remove the detergent from the fibers of the fabric.

If necessary, cotton items can be washed at temperatures up to 60 ° C

With a strong need to wash the robe from stains, you can use rather aggressive household products. To remove dirt, it is allowed to use not only laundry soap, but also ammonia, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and soda.

How to wash a velor robe

Velor is a rather sensitive material, so hand wash is preferred. Processing in a typewriter is also allowed, but in both cases, you must adhere to the following rules:

• wash a velor robe at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C, this will avoid deformation of the fabric;
• do not wring out the item with twisting and do not set the spin mode for machine wash;
• use only liquid gels for delicate fabrics;
• Wash heavy dirt on clothes with laundry soap.

Soft velor robes should be washed at 30 ° C without spinning

It is recommended to wash a velor product after turning it inside out, this will prevent damage to the villi.

How to wash a satin robe

Atlas is a very delicate fabric that requires careful handling. Satin products can only be processed in water by hand, and you must follow these rules:

• pour water into the basin with a temperature not exceeding 30 ° С;
• use a detergent for delicate items;
• do not twist, rub or pull the product during washing.

Satin robes can only be washed by hand, in water about 30 ° C, and cannot be rubbed in the process

You do not need to squeeze out the satin thing, it is hung over the bathroom so that the moisture can drain freely. Stains on an atlas product can be removed with laundry soap, but household acids and alkalis should not be used.

How to dry a bathrobe

In order for home clothes to remain beautiful and comfortable for a long time, it is important not only to properly clean them from dirt, but also to dry them carefully:

1. For drying, home clothes are hung on a hanger in a straightened state. It is not recommended to throw the product over the rope or the bar of the dryer; it will leave a crease on the fabric.
2. It is best to dry the item in a dry and warm place away from sunlight. In the light, colored fabric can fade and even deform.

Even cotton clothes are not recommended to be hung near heating radiators or dried with a hairdryer, and this is strictly prohibited for silk, satin and terry products. They should dry naturally.

To prevent creases on the robe, it is better to hang it straightened on a hanger for drying

Conclusion

It is necessary to wash the robe correctly so that it retains its beauty and softness for a long time. The basic rules of washing recommend using warm water and gentle detergents, as well as not resorting to intense mechanical stress.