Warning though washing your pillows inside your washing machine can be a rough wash so be sure your machine can handle the load. But I will have to note a soaking pillow is super heavy. They are the perfect candidate for getting a deep clean. With pillows trapping in sweat and let’s be honest maybe a little drool. One of the most overlooked items that people forget to wash or clean is their pillows. Doing the stripping will cause your clothes to age. You also should not laundry strip more than every two months. You don’t want the harshness of stripping to cause damage. When in doubt read the tags and care instructions for your items. Laundry stripping can be harsh on certain items and most clothing that requires a cold wash really shouldn’t go into the strip process. Not all garments can be laundry stripped especially delicate items. Turn on your JavaScript to view content What items should not be laundry stripped The final step is to dry your clothes as you normally would according to their care instructions. If you aren’t sure how to do this Google your machine to find information on how to do this. You are then going to set your washer to a rinse only setting. Now that everything has been rung out you will want to place everything in the washing machine. Be mindful of the type of articles so you don’t damage buttons, zippers etc. You may want to take small loads until everything is done. So if your laundry room is located on another level or far. You will also need to take into consideration that the weight of the clothes will be heavy. I use a plastic laundry basket since everything will be wet. This is the final stage and now your clothes are ready to be removed. STEP 6 – Final two hoursĪt about the 4 hour mark you should return to really dark yucky water. This is normal don’t worry about it as this is the stripping process. At this point the color of the water should definetly be dark or murky color. Then set another timer for two more hours. Be sure to move every piece and stir it well, You want the water to flow through each garment or linen. Once the two hours are up, you are going to stir and mix up the clothes and linens. You will want to set a timer for two hours. Now that your clothes are fully submerged underwater. The clear indicator is the water starting to change colors. Usually within the first few minutes you can start to see the magic happening. You are going to want to submerge all the clothes and then stir them around to be sure they get mixed. The same goes for towels and other items you may want to laundry strip. It’s best to add previously washed clothes that are clean and dry. The water is super hot and you don’t wanna touch it. Be sure to use something to mix the water. Mix this water well to dissolve all the powders and detergent. The laundry stripping recipe is 1/4 cup of Borax, 1/4 cup of Laundry Booster, and 1/4 liquid or 1/2 cup powder of your laundry detergent. STEP 3 – Create your laundry stripping recipe You want to be sure to have enough water to completely submerge all the clothes or linens. You may need to adjust the water as you go. Once clean fill your bathtub with hot water about halfway full. STEP 2 – Fill your bathtub with hot water It’s proof that deep cleaning your laundry is something you should consider.Ĭlean out your bathtub to make sure there is no leftover residue from your showering or body products. Check it out to get a good view of the murky water left behind. In this post, I have included a video that shows me laundry stripping my husband’s office work shirts. This can be another great way to tackle them. What is also really cool is that if you have some of those deep stains, you can’t seem to get out of your kid’s clothes. The first time you see the dark black water, it will convince and make you pause. But be mindful not everything can be laundry stripped. The shocking results are enough to make you wanna grab everything you can and start to strip all your clothes. With the help of some hot water, you will remove tons of nasty stuff. It’s made up of one part borax, one part washing soda, and one part your favorite laundry detergent. It is as known as the laundry stripping recipe. I wanna introduce you to the magical world of deep cleaning your laundry and linens. I only write and endorse products I personally use, love and what I find helpful in being an awesome mom. This means that if you click-through and make a purchase I receive a small commission (at no cost to you). *This post contains affiliate links and I am an affiliate with Amazon. And when you have kiddos dragging blankets around who know what’s in them. I am talking the dirty body oils and sweat and yucky bacteria. But did you know that over time your clothes and linen buildup with minerals and oils? Things your normal wash just aren’t getting out. It’s no mystery that we wash our clothes to remove dirt and grime.
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