setrmember.blogg.se - Laundry stripping recipe small batch

Here are a few things you should think about before doing a strip wash. Some of the points may seem very obvious to you, but nonetheless, each point is important.

Wash the clothes in the washing machine on a hot wash only.īefore you jump right in, read the points below.Soak for about 2 hours, or overnight, but this depends on your schedule.There’s no need to squash the clothes around, just let them settle.

Add the ingredients listed above to your chosen tub.Wash your clothes in the washing machine.Put half the amount of ingredients in if you use a bucket. The measurements above are for a bathtub. You should adjust the measurements above according to the tub you plan on using. Read on to find out what you need to do… But first, what products do you need to source? So, this next recipe is a little closer to home, in the sense that the items you’re going to be using are probably buried in your kitchen cupboards already! So, you won’t have to part with your pennies! Recipe 2 – White Vinegar & Bicarbonate of Soda If you fancy trying something a little more ‘homemade’ check out Recipe 2 below. Wash the clothes in the washing machine on a hot wash.Leave the clothes to soak for about 3 hours, or overnight, but this depends on whether or not you have time.There’s no need to agitate the clothes, just leave them alone.Use a large spoon to mix the ingredients together.Fill the bath/bucket/large tub with hot water.

You should adjust the amounts above according to the tub you plan on using.

Optional: ¼ a cup of Calgon gel – see on .uk.

Plus, you’ll also be using soda crystals, which are pretty tough!įollow these steps! But first, what goodies do you need to collect? This is probably the best one on this list because you’re actually going to be using a product called ‘Borax Substitute’, which is very similar to borax itself. Keep on reading to find out what you need to do… Recipe 1 – Soda Crystals & Borax Substitute So, what’re you going to do? Check out these alternative laundry stripping recipes, of course! The only issue is that a lot of laundry stripping recipes say you need borax, and this particular ingredient isn’t available here in the UK. Soaking laundry items for a period of time to get rid of excess detergent, fabric softener, sweat and minerals are becoming really popular here in the UK.