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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…more »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. « less
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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)

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  Step 1.

  Dissolve detergent

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

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  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

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  Step 3.

  Check label

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

• 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.

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  Step 4.

  Fill sink

  Fill the sink or basin with cool water.

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  Step 5.

  Add just enough detergent.

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

• 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.

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  Step 6.

  Immerse article

  Immerse the article in the water.

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  Step 7.

  Soak garment

  Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 5 minutes.

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  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.

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  Step 9.

  Rinse item

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

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Step 12.

  Roll up towel

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

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

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  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.

• The Federal Trade Commission instituted the use of “proper care” tags on all U.S. clothing in 1972.

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