How to wash your festive clothes with a washing machine?
Everything is oh so bright with the festive vibes around. From silk kurtas to blingy dupattas, everybody dresses their best. But when the festival gets over, we are left with the duty of washing and ironing those festive attires. Usually, people either give it to the dry-cleaner or stack them in their closets until the next occasion comes. Giving to the dry-cleaner is an expensive affair, and keeping in the closet without washing can damage the fabric and lead to odour build-up. If you have a fully automatic washing machine top load or an 8 kg top load washing machine, then don’t fret. Here are some tried & tested tips that will help you wash your festive clothes effortlessly and increase their longevity.
Check the Care Label
Every garment comes with a care label on it. Before tossing clothes into your 8 kg fully automatic washing machine, make sure to read the label. It is important to follow the guidelines to avoid damaging clothes. Washing machines have different settings for different clothes; hence, the care label also mentions the wash setting that should be used.
Avoid Using Moth Balls
Some fabrics like silk, sequins, zari, beaded and embellished are sensitive to aerosols. Make sure you don’t use moth balls to get rid of bad odour, as it may damage the fabric. Instead, use the right wash cycle to wash clothes. Washing machines of top brands come with different wash cycles for such special clothes.
Stain Removal
Festivals are incomplete without desserts and delights, and when you’re amidst the fervour you’re most likely to spill something on your clothes. The golden rule is to spot treat the garment before tossing into your fully automatic washing machine top load or an 8 kg top load washing machine. If you have a Panasonic Washing Machine, you can skip the pre-care and let its StainMaster+ feature do the job.
Use Gentle Wash or Cold Water
Like mentioned earlier, different types of clothes require different types of wash. Especially festive wear requires gentle care because of the beads, sequins, etc on the clothes. Washing machines these days come with a hot wash feature too. However, using a hot water wash for such clothes will damage the cloth and result in fading and shrinkage too.
Zip Up, Turn Clothes Inside Out
This is a very common tip that’s helpful in everyday washing too. Zip up or button up clothes and turn them inside out to avoid the beads and sequins from breaking & falling in the wash tub of your fully automatic washing machine top load.
These are some of the tips that will have your back after the festive celebration and keep your clothes prim & perfect. If you are planning to buy a new washing machine, this is the best time to buy, as you’ll get many offers online. Check out Amazon and Flipkart, or reach out to your nearest retail store. Our preference is the Panasonic Front Load Washing Machine powered by Miraie - An AI & IoT-based solution that offers remote accessibility, comfort of wash recommendations, weather alerts, servicing alerts, etc.
P.S. Keep enjoying the Diwali card parties, family gatherings and more.
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