![]() While everything I read and researched on stripping laundry suggested that every household has clothes and items that need to be stripped of residue and buildup, I didn’t really believe it. Let me just put it this way: I would have sworn that I have the cleanest, whitest, softest laundry in town. ![]() Excited because it’s a super dramatic solution to a common problem, embarrassed because it’s gross. I can’t recall a time when I was excited and at the same time, embarrassed to share my adventure with you. I made a couple of minor mistakes, but nothing that prevented absolutely lovely results. I took notes and photos of my maiden voyage on the sea of laundry stripping. I cannot adequately describe the satisfying joy this process gives. Dry the laundryĭry the laundry as you usually do in an automatic dryer, on a clothesline, or drying rack. If you are concerned that you have not fully rinsed away all of the stripping residue, run the items through another full cold cycle with an extra rinse. ![]() Do not add any detergent or other products. Set the washer to Cold and run a normal cycle with an extra rinse if possible. Wring and squeeze as much water from the items as possible and transfer them to the washer. After a number of hours, when the water is back to room temperature, it’s time to pull the plug. Just keep in mind that dark water is all of the dirty, graying, dulling residues that have built up in the linens and clothing. Drain the swampĪs satisfying as this process can be, you may find this disgusting. What you see-the color of the water-may be shocking. Once an hour and until water is completely cooled (3 to 4 hours or longer), stir the items through the water. Use the wooden spoon or broom handle to make sure everything is submerged and completely saturated. Add itemsĭrop items to be stripped into the hot water, making sure they are open and can move freely. Make certain you are using washing soda because it is much stronger than baking soda. Washing soda is not the same as baking soda. Laundry stripping is especially useful for washable whites. Separate colors so that you are stripping items that are the same color and that you know are colorfast. You can strip an average size load of laundry at a time in a tub, sink, or bin that is large enough to allow the items freedom of movement during the process.ĭo not mix whites with colors. Start with clean laundry that has been separated into whites and colors (see above). Check the labels to make sure your choice contains enzymes)
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