306 576 House & Garden Housekeeping Stains & Laundry true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:33:01 -0800 /system/videos/5/06/03/306.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, wash, hand, delicates, clothes, washer, laundry, clothing, cleaning, clean, washing, fragile, fabric, knit, silk, garment How To Hand Wash Delicates http://www.howcast.com/videos/306-How-To-Hand-Wash-Delicates http://www.howcast.com/videos/306-How-To-Hand-Wash-Delicates/edit approved 190 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=306"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=306" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 1 Darlene212 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/House.How_to_Hand-Wash_Delicates_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1395 false false false 7999 0 0 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/0.jpg Dissolve detergent Swirl the water with your hand to make sure the detergent is fully dissolved.01:01:04;13

]]> 8002 1 0 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/0.jpg 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

]]> 7995 2 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/36.jpg Check label Check the “proper care” label of the garment for any specific instructions.

]]> 7996 3 42 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.

]]> 7997 4 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/52.jpg Fill sink Fill the sink or basin with cool water.

]]> 7998 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/58.jpg Add just enough detergent. Add just enough detergent to cover the surface of the water.

]]> 8000 6 71 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.

]]> 8001 7 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/81.jpg Immerse article Immerse the article in the water.

]]> 8003 8 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/94.jpg Soak garment Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 5 minutes.

]]> 8004 9 100 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/100.jpg Squeeze water out Gently squeeze the excess water out of the garment—but don’t wring or twist it. Drain the sink or basin.

]]> 8005 10 111 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/111.jpg Rinse item Refill the sink or basin with fresh water, and swirl the item around to rinse.

]]> 8006 11 118 Tip When washing silk, add a quarter cup of white vinegar to the first rinse to help remove the soap residue.

]]> 8007 12 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/126.jpg 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.

]]> 8008 13 136 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/136.jpg Transfer to towel After your final rinse, lift the garment, gently squeeze out the excess water, and transfer it to a flat towel.

]]> 8009 14 148 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/148.jpg Roll up towel Roll the towel up with the article inside, pressing on it gently to soak up more water.

]]> 8010 15 157 Tip If the garment soaks through the towel quickly, repeat the process on a second dry towel.

]]> 8011 16 164 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/306/164.jpg 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.

]]> 8012 17 176 Fact The Federal Trade Commission instituted the use of “proper care” tags on all U.S. clothing in 1972.

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