Wash, hang and iron. A slow and laborious routine that is repeated with each wash and, however, sometimes it is not enough to eliminate the most difficult stains. Luckily, there is a wide variety of home tricks with which you can save time and deal with the signs of daily life that tend to get on our clothes, such as blood, makeup or ink from pens.
One of the leading prescribers in the field of home order and cleanliness is Alicia Martínez, who, with more than 1 million followers on Instagram (@aly_deco_home) has shared in a video a series of tips that will make your laundry as easy as possible. . Below, we explain them in detail.
Ironing is for many the most hated household chore. If this is also the case for you, place a sheet of aluminum foil along the ironing board. This material has a great capacity to reflect heat, so it acts as a second iron for the underside of the garments, which will help you iron more easily and quickly.
There are many ways to end a marathon day at the office, but without a doubt one that will make us take our work home is to stain your blouse or shirt with pen ink. To remedy this, you can cover the stain with a small amount of hydroalcoholic gel. Then, add dishwashing liquid and, with an old toothbrush, scrub the stain with gentle, circular movements, trying not to spread it. This utensil will allow you to work with precision and reach the deepest fibers of the fabric.
To eradicate makeup stains from the lapel of a garment, you should use another personal hygiene product: shaving foam. Simply pour a generous amount of foam onto the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, rub it with a damp cloth until it’s gone, and there’s no trace of makeup!
In the case of blood stains, place the garment in a deep container and place an ice cube on the stain. Then, pour very cold water over the ice and you will see how the stain disappears as it melts. In any case, it is recommended to apply this and the two previous tricks before putting the stained clothes in the washing machine.
Your pet’s hair sticks easily, especially to pants and socks. In addition to brushing your clothes properly before washing them, try putting a sponge broken into several pieces into the washing machine drum. This trick will help you catch those pesky hairs!
