Almost everyone knows the easy-care program on the washing machine.
Easy-care laundry is also specially marked on the washing label.
But what does that mean?
Easy-care clothing can be found in every wardrobe.
Contrary to what the name suggests, these garments are not robust, but rather delicate.
Proper care is therefore particularly important in order to extend the life of the garments.
In this article, we explain what easy-care clothes are and the best way to wash them.
What does easy care clothing mean?
Easy-care clothing can be recognized by the corresponding symbol on the washing label: a tub with a line underneath.
Easy-care laundry is characterized by its uncomplicated cleaning.
It is usually made from synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic, and has a smooth surface that is less likely to pick up dirt and dust.
This makes it easier to wash and iron than other materials such as cotton or wool.
These include about
Blouses made of flowing synthetic fabrics
cotton sweater
lingerie
suit pants
items of laundry filled with down, such as jackets, pillows or blankets
Most easy care garments are machine washable and require little to no ironing.
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In the easy-care program, the laundry is gently spun.
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How do you wash easy-care clothes?
To properly wash easy-care clothing, you should follow the care instructions on the garment label.
These provide information about which washing temperature, which washing program and which type of detergent are suitable.
As a rule, easy-care clothing can be washed at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius.
You should make sure that you do not choose too high a spin speed in order to protect the material.
It's also a good idea to turn the garment inside out to protect the colors.
For cleaning easy-care clothing, a delicates detergent or a mild detergent is recommended.
You should avoid aggressive bleaches or fabric softeners, as these can damage and discolour the materials.
Washing instructions for easy-care clothing:
Sort your clothes by color and material and wash them separately.
Select the easy-care program on your washing machine or a delicates program at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius.
The spin speed is already reduced here.
If you only load the washing drum halfway, the fabrics will crease less.
Use a mild or delicate detergent suitable for synthetic materials.
After washing, you should not dry the clothes too hot or for too long.
It is best to air dry or tumble dry low.
What is the easy-care program on the washing machine?
The easy-care program on the washing machine is its gentle program that has been specially developed for cleaning easy-care textiles.
The program washes shorter and uses more water than conventional washing programs, so there is less friction.
In addition, the spin speed is lower than, for example, in the colored and white wash programs.
The spin speed varies depending on the washing machine model, but is usually 800 to 1,200 revolutions per minute.
This protects the material and reduces the risk of deformation and creasing.
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How do you dry easy-care clothes?
After washing, easy-care clothing should not be dried too hot or for too long.
Air drying or tumble drying on a low setting is best.
Care should be taken not to crumple up the garment too much or hang it up too tightly to avoid wrinkles and deformation.
How do you iron easy-care laundry?
First of all, you should make sure that your laundry is still slightly damp when you want to iron it.
It is best to use a low to medium temperature and iron the garment inside out.
Avoid ironing in one place for too long to avoid damaging the material.
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Conclusion: easy-care laundry
Easy-care clothing is a practical and comfortable alternative to other materials.
It is characterized by its uncomplicated cleaning, but is often wrinkle-prone.
In order to wash easy-care clothing correctly, you should therefore follow the care instructions on the label of the garment and pay attention to mild detergents, low temperatures and a low spin speed.
Incidentally, a low spin speed does not noticeably reduce power consumption.
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This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Andrea Stettner before publication
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