Why is it useful to put a damp cloth in the washing machine?

There are special sheets for washing - an innovation, so to speak. And there is a folk method using a regular napkin for wiping your hands. They are used for different purposes. Professional products are used for cleaning, bleaching, and protecting things from staining. The folk recipe helps to collect wool, debris and hair from clothes.

Woman putting a wet wipe into the washing machine

Wet sanitary napkins

It is unknown who came up with the idea of ​​using a regular wet wipe for washing. But many housewives liked it. Moving between things while the washing machine is operating, the product collects debris, wool and hair. After finishing the wash, the once white napkin turns into a lump of dirt. In other words, the product acts as a filter and cleans clothes.

But for the folk method to work, you need to follow 3 rules:

  1. The wet wipe should be thick.
  2. The drum should not be loaded completely - no more than two-thirds.
  3. If there is a lot of wool and debris on clothes, you should put 2-3 napkins.

Wet wipes

How to choose and use wet wipes for washing?

A thick cloth without a strong odor is best for washing. It is important that it does not tear during intensive operation of the washing machine. The broken pieces can clog the drain filter, and too strong aromas will remain on the laundry.

Antibacterial and hypoallergenic baby wipes are good for this purpose. For example, Huggies or Pampers.To use, simply unroll the product and place it in the drum of the machine.

Special sheets for washing

Wet wipes are often confused with special sheets for washing. The latter are initially dry and more like cardboard. After use, the sheet becomes wet and soft.

Special sheets for washing

Napkin - an innovative laundry detergent

Recently, detergents have been produced in napkin sheets. One sheet - one perfect wash. Thanks to the content of active enzymes, the product washes well in cold water. Static electricity is removed from things, they are rinsed well and smell nice.

The most popular brand of laundry cloths is LG Tech. They are produced in Korea. A package of 36 sheets will cost approximately 550 rubles.

Bleaching Laundry Sheet

Whitening clothes and bed linen

Available separately washing plates white linen. They have a strong whitening effect. To restore the dazzling whiteness of gray or yellowed fabrics, just load one sheet into the washing machine drum. The most famous representative of the group is the products of the German company Heitmann. The average cost is 320 rubles per pack of 15 pieces.

Wipes to protect laundry from staining

Stain protection

The most widely represented group of color trap napkins. Popular brands:

  • Paclan Color Expert;
  • Fix Price;
  • Assorbicolori;
  • Beckmann.

Trap wipes are made of absorbent material. They have micropores that collect coloring components. Using such a “trap” frees you from sorting laundry. Now black can be washed with white, and blue with red.

Now you understand why you need to put a wet wipe in the washing machine. It helps collect fur and hair.Using the product is very simple - you just need to unwrap it and put it in the drum before washing your clothes. The main thing is that the product is dense and does not tear when stretched.

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  1. Faith

    I tried putting a couple of napkins in the machine. Indeed, cat hair from clothes and other debris had collected on it.

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