What to put in the washing machine to remove lint and hair from laundry

If you have pets in your apartment, you can't avoid getting hair on your clothes. After washing, the hairs don't disappear, but remain on your clothes. Manually removing them before loading the laundry takes a lot of time, which modern housewives don't have.

Many users share their hair removal life hacks. To remove hair from items, you need to place a special item in the washing machine. We'll explain in more detail what you can put in the washing machine drum and how it works.

An ordinary sponge for washing dishes

The first tool to help remove pet hair from laundry is a dish sponge. This is one of the most affordable options. A rectangular piece of foam costs about $0.05.

It is acceptable to use either a foam or silicone sponge for washing dishes.

Before throwing a foam sponge into the washing machine drum, be sure to trim off the hard layer. It will crumble, making the situation worse after washing. Be sure to use a new sponge, not one that has already served its purpose in the kitchen.

The sponge is placed in the drum of the washing machine before loading the laundry. To save money, you can reuse the foam pad several times, removing the hair after each cycle. However, removing all the hair from the pad is a difficult task and requires a significant amount of time. Therefore, it's easier to throw it away and get a new one later.

A silicone sponge is more convenient in this regard. It's easy to clean off hair, making it more suitable for repeated use.

Washing machine filters and lint catchers

Today, you can find laundry detergents that can handle any laundry challenge, from removing stains to softening clothes to combating static electricity and pet hair. Stores also offer special magnetic cloths, cleaning balls, and even filters designed to collect hair from clothing.

These devices are inexpensive. For example, a pair of hair collection filters for an SMA costs just $1.70. They are reusable.

Special filters for hair collection:

• suitable for different automatic machines and any type of fabric;
• made of strong and durable materials;
• easy to install and remove from washing machines;
• They effectively remove hair from linen and also help fight stains.

Another option is magnetic laundry pads. In addition to collecting lint, they protect clothes from staining, reducing the need to sort items. Various manufacturers offer similar products, with a pack of 30 pads averaging around $2.50. One pad is enough for each cycle.

You might also consider reusable laundry balls. These sponge balls remove lint and collect lint from items. They also help remove stubborn stains by improving water and air circulation in the drum.

Another purpose of the balls is to prevent fabrics from wrinkling. They help reduce wrinkles on clothes. Four reusable sponge balls cost about $3.

The balls are placed in the washing machine drum along with the laundry. Their special design and foam easily capture and trap hair, lint, and threads. One ball is required per kilogram of laundry.

Will a napkin help?

Another method for fighting hair, tried and tested by many housewives. A damp cloth acts as a filter, collecting all the hairs from clothes. This is the most budget-friendly option. Every home is sure to have a pack of these "handkerchiefs."

What's the secret of a regular wet wipe? Because it's so lightweight, it actively moves between items in the drum during washing, picking up hair, threads, lint, fur, and other small particles found on fabric. The debris literally "sticks" to its surface.

When choosing wet wipes for collecting pet hair, you need to follow certain rules.

• The wet wipe should be made of non-woven material. It will stretch well but won't tear. Cloth wipes won't achieve the desired result.
• The cloth should be thick. The ideal option for this purpose is larger synthetic cloths designed for indoor cleaning.
• It is better to take unscented or neutral scented wipes.
• It's best to add several lint-collecting cloths to the drum, not just one, for maximum results. Don't overdo it; two or three lint-collecting cloths are sufficient.

Place the napkins in the drum along with your laundry. All small debris from your clothes will be attracted to them. After washing, discard the used "handkerchief."

It's important to understand that pet hair can also clog the washing machine's drainage system. Therefore, if your clothes are heavily contaminated with hair, be sure to use some form of "catcher," whether it's special filters, foam sponges, or wet wipes. This will prevent clogging.

   

1 reader comment

1. September 30, 2023 at 11:53 PM

   Irene:

   Thanks a lot

   Answer