# hand washing clothes

Category: Daily Living

## Post 1 by voiceofjoy (Veteran Zoner) on Friday, 28-Feb-2014 21:13:02

Hello all!
I need to do some handwashing of clothes. I foundthe Challenge of getting hair removed from the clothes. does anyone have any idea how I can do that ?
Greetings from Ranveig.

## Post 2 by write away (The Zone's Blunt Object) on Friday, 28-Feb-2014 21:32:17

What kind of hair? do you mean dog or other animal hair? You can always use a lint roller. But what does that have to do with handwashing the clothes, exactly? If anything, my advice is lint roll them before you wash. It's much, much easier to get rid of hair on fabric when the fabric is dry.

## Post 3 by forereel (Just posting.) on Friday, 28-Feb-2014 22:08:10

I second that.

## Post 4 by Dolce Eleganza (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Saturday, 01-Mar-2014 2:28:51

that's true! What exactly do you mean? I can wash by hand so can give you some helpful tips :)

## Post 5 by Nicky (And I aprove this message.) on Saturday, 01-Mar-2014 20:00:36

Hey. I have some clothes I run threw gental in the wash and then let it air dry by hanging it up or laying it out. Maybe you can try this but if you have to wash it by hand...
Try to shake out the items while it is dry. Get your hands wet and run them over the items and wash them off as they get covered in fur if your dealing with fur. This work for short hair and even longer hair too. Better with shorter hair. You could try a lent roller but I find those don't work as well as a wet hand. I have used this method when i had cats and before I would leave to go some place to get cat fur off of me. It works well.
You can also try to use a damp wash cloth too. Wrap it around your hand or a brush, anything that works and wipe it going in the same direction. So start from the top and always swipe down. Do this in a grid pattern

## Post 6 by voiceofjoy (Veteran Zoner) on Sunday, 02-Mar-2014 1:04:41

thanks alot for ideas :) Yeah right now i'm washing byhand simply because I do not have a washing mashine. :)
I am dealing With both fur from my black lab, and hair from me .. and i got .. kinda long hair.
- Ranveig -

## Post 7 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Sunday, 02-Mar-2014 12:14:26

I have done this when younger. You can use a sink or a tub, but you wash fewer at a time. You just knead the clothes and rub them tugether. Don't use traditional detergent, it's bad for human skin. I used soap or shampoo.
I did this when growing up in a large household and no room in the laundry form something I needed. Easiest to do are underwear and socks.

## Post 8 by loves animals (This site is so "educational") on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 7:47:47

I found this topic to be interesting and what a good tip you mentioned and awe I remember having to do all my clothes by hand because of the same reason but it was because I had moved into a new place and still had to get furniture and appliances but what a tough job it was so good one you, smiles.

## Post 9 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 10:28:40

I should probably add: You don't want to use typical laundry detergent. That's caustic to
your skin. I used soap or even shampoo instead. You could use dish soap. Not hard, just
time consuming.

## Post 10 by forereel (Just posting.) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 11:27:14

There are laundry soaps that are gental on your hands.
I use one called Aria. Don't know if that spellings correct.
You can wash by hand with it, clean the bathroom, and whatever. Mop the floor, if you just use a small amount.
My reason for using this product, is it has an all fabric bleach agent, and that insures my wash is clean, not stains and such, but gives me the assurance I won't bleach anything either.
I do use bleach, but not in the laundry.
Aria smells great too. Clean the house with it, and you've got it smelling wonderful.
It is liquid however, so if pouring these is difficult, it might not work.
You could keep it in the fridge, so you can feel when you have the top full. I don't, because I can feel it just fine at room temp, but that be a way.

## Post 11 by write away (The Zone's Blunt Object) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 15:56:08

Wayne, I'm really interested in this aria stuff. do you think you could post more info on it? Like, the company that makes it and such? Maybe an amazon link? I want to try it out but don't want to get the wrong thing. Thanks bunches.

## Post 12 by forereel (Just posting.) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 19:42:11

Okay. The I've been informed it is called Ultra, actually.
It's easy to get. All stores have it, like Walmart, and such.
I just make sure I get the one with all fabric bleach.
I was using to, an all fabric bleach, and washing soap until they got this one.
Unless I really get something greasy, and I mean major, I've never had a problem being sure my clothes were spotless cleaned.
If I get something on them worse, I use spray and wash as well.

## Post 13 by forereel (Just posting.) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 20:25:03

Era Ultra. I was talking with the girl that was shopping with me last.
Now I've got the total name. I buy it all the time, so if I forget, I just take the bottle with me.
Smells great.

## Post 14 by write away (The Zone's Blunt Object) on Saturday, 19-Apr-2014 21:11:31

Ok, thanks. :)

## Post 15 by forereel (Just posting.) on Sunday, 20-Apr-2014 19:29:14

If you can't find it, say, and I'll grab the bottle and tell you what color and all.
I think I have it right though.

## Post 16 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Tuesday, 22-Apr-2014 10:10:37

Speaking of laundry and household cleaning products, does anyone have recommendations for natural cleaning products? I've found since my sinus surgery, that when I am around the fumes from things like scrubbing bubbles, (typically used in cleaning the tub, for anyone who hasn't heard of that brand), bleach, or anything else that's strong, the inside of my nose feels irritated and my head hurts. trying to come up with other options, (hopefully not expensive ones), to get the job done. also have a dog to think about, so don't want to use anything that might irritate her either.

## Post 17 by forereel (Just posting.) on Tuesday, 22-Apr-2014 19:24:40

The laundry soap I'm talking about is mild and not strong, but you have to only use a small amount if cleaning, because it is made for washers, so spread lots.
Walmart has a line of green products for cleaning. You can ask for them just like that, or see them online at Walmart.com
Your local stores should have some as well.
Many regular cleaning products now are mild as well.
You know about Mister Clean, and Pine Sal, I'll bet? These products have expanded to lots of different flavors, so to speak.
You can get orange scented pineSal instead of the pine.
Same with Mister Clean.
Maybe go to a store and do a sniffing shop.

## Post 18 by write away (The Zone's Blunt Object) on Wednesday, 23-Apr-2014 0:23:41

Or you can try Jr. Watkins brand of natural soaps and detergeants. or Seventh generation is a good one too, albeit more expensive.

## Post 19 by Nicky (And I aprove this message.) on Thursday, 24-Apr-2014 18:03:07

White vinegar is for cleaning and Apple citer vinegar is for healing.
I have mixed rubbing alcahol with white vinegar in a spray bottle. It cleans well.
There are lots of mixes you can do that works. You can add lemon to add a lemon smell. I sometimes put Essential Oils too.
You can use baking soda and a few other things. Here is some things to try.
DIY Cleaner Basic Ingredients
• Baking Soda
• White Vinegar
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Borax
• Essential oils, like tea tree oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, or lemongrass oil
• Castile soap (like Dr. Bronner's)
• Fresh herbs, citrus, or citrus peels
• Olive or vegetable oil
• Water
Just google how to use these things to clean with.

## Post 20 by forereel (Just posting.) on Thursday, 24-Apr-2014 22:33:58

You'd need to be careful with oil though. It stains things like carpets, furniture, clotheing.
Great on woods and such however.
White Vinegar is good for washing. When I buy raw jeans, they are suppose to be soaked in White Vinegar and water before the first wash, or you use about a couple spoons in a wash to keep the color in them pure.
It cleans stains and such too.
Good suggestions.

## Post 21 by loves animals (This site is so "educational") on Monday, 02-Jun-2014 5:36:44

what helpful and good tips you guys have been sharing, smiles.