Why do you put a wet cloth in the washing machine when washing clothes?

Experienced homemakers know many tricks for significantly improving the quality of washing machines. Some recommend pouring detergent through a special device, others swear by mesh bags and tennis balls. Still others recommend adding a damp cloth to the washing machine every time. The wet cloth option is the most intriguing, so let's explore it further.

The purpose of a wet wipe

Many people use wet wipes strictly for their intended purpose—as a hygiene product. But housewives have gone further and expanded their use to include the washing machine. More specifically, they place a cloth in the drum on top of the laundry to further remove hair, fur, lint, threads, and other small debris.

During washing, a damp cloth collects small debris, hair and wool.

At first, this news about using ordinary wipes seems far-fetched. But those who have tried this life hack confidently declare: it works. The thing is that while spinning, the cloth “travels” around the drum and collects small hairs and lint. At the end of the cycle, most of the dirt remains on the fabric, and the clothes, on the contrary, become cleaner.

Which napkin should I choose?

This simple process has a few nuances. To make washing with a wet wipe even more effective, it's worth considering a few important rules. These are:

• the napkin should be thick;
• You shouldn’t choose scented wipes – the items will absorb the smell;
• rags are used disposably;
• It is advisable to choose packs with an antibacterial effect.

You cannot reuse a wet wipe – it is disposable!

The more cloths you put in the drum, the more dirt you'll pick up. Housewives recommend adding 2-3 cloths to a full load. It's also a good idea to add fabric softener to the detergent to counteract the scent of the cloth.

How else can I improve the quality of my washing?

Besides washing with a wet wipe, housewives have many more tricks and tips up their sleeve. Every day, new secrets are being discovered that, if followed, can perfectly whiten or, conversely, restore lost color. Among the most popular life hacks are the following methods:

• Place 2 dishwasher tablets in the drum and run a high-temperature, idle cycle to disinfect the machine and remove all limescale;
• When washing white items, add 2 aspirin tablets to the powder dispenser to enhance the bleaching effect;
• When washing down jackets, coats and blankets, it is necessary to add tennis balls to the items, which will prevent the filling from clumping;
• To maintain the intensity of the black color, it is recommended to pour half a liter of freshly brewed coffee into the drum in the rinse mode;
• 3-4 ice cubes in the washing machine will remove wrinkles and creases from clothes;
• If you throw crumpled aluminum foil into the machine, your clothes will stop becoming electrified;
• By adding 2-3 balls of light woolen thread to the washing machine and starting the automatic drying, you can soften the laundry several times.
  

A ball of foil placed in the machine will remove static electricity from the items being washed.

In skilled hands, a wet wipe can be not only a hygiene product but also a helpful aid in machine washing. The key is to use the wipe correctly.

   

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