Improper laundry during seasonal changes can ruin your clothes! Experts remind you not to throw "this material" into the washing machine

 8:21am, 18 October 2025

The weather is getting cooler, and many people are starting to tidy up their wardrobes and wash their spring and summer clothes. Mr. 486, a household expert, reminds that if you throw away the washing machine in batches for convenience and without sorting first, it will not only easily lead to shrinkage and deformation, but also cause the clothes to become more wrinkled and harder as they are washed, and in severe cases, the machine may be damaged.

Clothes made of waterproof materials are most commonly miswashed.

Mr. 486 pointed out that clothing made of waterproof materials is one of the most commonly miswashed types. The surface layer of this type of fabric often contains a waterproof coating or film, which is easily damaged or peeled off when machine washed. Not only does the waterproofing effect decrease, but also the airflow and water pressure may not be able to drain smoothly during the dehydration process, causing the washing machine to vibrate violently, which may even spread to surrounding walls and floors, causing damage or accidents.

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In addition, wool and knitted clothing are highly elastic fibers. If they are dehydrated at high temperatures and high speeds, they are prone to shrinkage, pilling, or deformation. It is recommended to hand wash or use low-temperature gentle washing. As for materials such as silk, lace, and delicate underwear, they should be washed by hand or choose the "delicate wash cycle" to avoid loss of elasticity due to pulling.

Clothes will wrinkle or become hard if they are dehydrated for too long or the water temperature is too high.

Some consumers find that their clothes wrinkle or feel hard after being washed and taken out. In this regard, Mr. 486 explained that common reasons are mostly related to too long dehydration time or too high water temperature, especially cotton, linen and blended fabrics are most prone to such problems. It is recommended to choose low-speed, short-cycle washing when washing, and take it out immediately after washing. If it can be used with laundry equipment with steam wrinkle removal and low-temperature drying functions, the softness of the clothes can be maintained.

Entering the season change period, if you can understand the characteristics of different clothing materials and choose the appropriate washing process and detergent, you can not only complete the cleaning accurately, but also extend the service life of the clothes and washing machine, making seasonal maintenance more effective.