How to starch laundry in a washing machine

Today it is possible to count housewives on the fingers for which the procedure of starching linen remains an obligatory stage of washing. Various special detergents, conditioners, rinses and without that give things a fresh, pleasant aroma. Modern tools in conjunction with smart washing machines do their job, allowing you not to spend a lot of time and effort on cleaning clothes.

But still, to relax on starched sheets creaking from cleanliness, to wear snow-white shirts that emit the smell of freshness are many times more pleasant. And a person’s personal sensations are not the only advantage achieved through the “starching” procedure. We will figure out how to properly starch the laundry, what is the point of such processing, what means to use when washing in the machine to achieve a similar effect.

Refresh in the CM drum

Can products be processed in this way with automatic washing? Starching bedding and other things in the washing machine is very easy. This procedure is performed with the onset of the rinse. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• prepare a starch. The solution is diluted according to the general rules used when carrying out the procedure manually;
• pour the obtained starch solution into the section of the tray for the conditioner-rinse aid;
• start the desired washing program;
• at the end of the regime, remove the laundry from the drum, shake well;
• Dry in fresh air or in a well-ventilated area;
• wipe the detergent tray, the surface of the drum and the inside of the hatch door with a wet cloth, then wipe dry;
• leave the washer open, this will allow it to ventilate.

When starching products in the washing machine, it is forbidden to use any other rinsing compositions.

Today in specialized stores you can find detergents with a starch effect. Then the procedure will take away even less energy from the hostess, since it will not be necessary to prepare a starch solution.

Starch in the traditional way

You can add incredible freshness and “creaking” purity to linen using the classic method of starching, which our grandmothers told us about. To carry out the procedure manually, at home, the following sequence of actions should be performed:

• place the washed items in a basin with a cool starch solution (not hotter than 35 ° C);
• leave the products in the container for 15-20 minutes. If you don’t have so much time in stock, you can just rinse well the garments or bedding in the solution;
• squeeze out the linen slightly and shake it to prevent the formation of wrinkles on the fabric;
• Dry the items.

Ironing starched clothes or bedding when the laundry is slightly damp. It is important to set the minimum temperature for heating the sole of the iron, such a measure will prevent the fabric from sticking to the metal.

If the traditional starching process seems too complicated, you can use another method. Prepare a weak paste, pour liquid into the spray bottle and spray the laundry that has already been cleaned and prepared for ironing. This method will take much less time and simplify the starching of overall products.

What is it for?

The meaning of the starching procedure is to immerse or rinse things with starch solution. Absorbed in tissue fibers, starch forms a very thin protective film on the surface of the products.

The fabric, impregnated with starch paste, becomes more durable, less prone to crushing, perfectly retains its shape. The protective layer also prevents contamination of clothing.If you periodically starch the laundry, you will notice that it does not get so dirty so much. It is impossible not to note the improvement in the quality of washing: the starch film, in contact with soapy water, instantly dissolves, and at the same time all impurities disappear.

If you starch white linen, you can achieve the perfect whitening effect. Also, a pleasant addition will be the exceptional freshness of things and a pleasant aroma.

Useful Tips

It is important to know that not all fabrics can be treated with paste. It is permissible to starch only products made from natural materials: flax, cotton, chintz, calico, satin, batiste. Silk and synthetic underwear is not subject to starching.

We present to your attention the procedure for preparing starch solution, which can be used both with automatic and with hand washing. Here is a step-by-step guide to action.

1. Dissolve starch in cool water. For 1 liter of liquid, you need to take a quarter of a teaspoon of powder.
2. In another pan, boil water, then gently, with a fine stream, pour starch milk into boiling water, constantly stirring the composition.
3. Reduce heat and cook paste for 5 minutes. The solution should be clear, similar in consistency to ordinary jelly.
4. Cool the starch paste.
5. If clumps are present, strain the adhesive fluid using a sieve.

Before starching the linen, the paste is diluted with ordinary cool water to the required consistency. If you want to give the linen an interesting blue tint, a little blue can be added to the adhesive solution.

A glossy shine of accessories after ironing will give a spoon of salt added to the paste. Salt will also help products not freeze when drying in the winter in the fresh air. Another useful tip: in order to prevent the starched material from sticking to the sole of the iron, it is better to pour 3 drops of turpentine or 0.5 caps of liquid gel into the adhesive.

What is better to starch?

Means for starching can be prepared from both potato and corn starch. There is no significant difference when choosing one or another type. Therefore, focus only on the availability of a food product in your kitchen.

Potato powder dissolves well in water, is easily brewed with boiling water, quickly acquires the desired density, has a snow-white hue. In some cases, the adhesive solution may give a sky blue color. However, if the paste is improperly prepared, an unpleasant yellow hue of the processed fabric can be achieved, and this is perhaps the only drawback of the potato polysaccharide.

Corn powder will protect you from the appearance of yellowish stains on the products. To prepare a high-quality starch paste, it is necessary to hold the composition on low heat for about 7 minutes.

If you do not want to prepare a solution at home, you can purchase special synthetic products. They are offered for sale at many retail outlets. The assortment of “store” starchy means is incredibly wide: from liquid formulations to various sprays and aerosols. Preparations are either added to the water when rinsing the laundry, or are applied to the products after washing, before direct ironing. In order not to make a mistake with the application, carefully read the instructions before use.

As you understand, starching underwear is quite simple. The process does not require much effort, the funds used for starching, afford any housewife. But fresh, “crunchy” linen, which preserves cleanliness for a long time, will certainly justify the few minutes spent.