A hoodie jacket with a zipper is perfect for cold days. However, this hoodie is quite tricky to wash. Remember, don't damage your favorite hoodie when you wash it! By taking a little time to care for your hoodie, you can keep the fabric and zipper in good condition.
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Method 1 of 2: Using the Washing Machine
Step 1. Wash the hoodie every 6-7 weeks
Before washing the hoodie, make sure that the washing machine is the right washing method. Because it does not get dirty easily, the hoodie should be washed after being worn for 6-7 weeks. The hoodie will be more durable and not easily damaged if it is not washed too often. As long as the hoodie doesn't stink, you don't need to wash it too often.
- If the hoodie is often worn while exercising, you should wash it more often.
- If it is difficult to determine whether the hoodie is still clean or dirty, you should just wash it. You certainly don't want to ruin your day by worrying about whether or not your hoodie has been washed.
- Consider clothes worn under a hoodie. The more layers of clothing you wear, the less sweat will stick to the hoodie.
Step 2. Raise the zipper of the hoodie
By raising the zipper of the hoodie, the serrations will remain protected so that the zipper remains easy to open and close. It can also help protect the fabric from tearing and slashing the serrations of the open zipper.
Step 3. Secure the hoodie zipper
Use safety pins to keep the zipper from opening during washing.
- Find the metal part of the zipper puller and fold it up.
- Insert the safety pin into the hole in the zipper puller.
- Push the needle through the fabric.
- Hook the pin.
Step 4. Turn the hoodie over
To keep the hoodie soft and beautiful, turn it over before starting to wash it. This is done so that the color and texture of the hoodie fabric remains protected when washed.
Step 5. Put the hoodie in the washing machine
Put the hoodie in the washing machine unrolled.
Step 6. Choose a gentle wash cycle
To keep the hoodie and zippers from getting damaged, opt for a gentle wash cycle.
Step 7. Wash the hoodie with cold water
Make sure the washing machine is on the cold water setting before turning it on. This is done to keep the colors and images on the hoodie from being damaged.
Step 8. Put in a mild detergent
When the water starts to run into the washing machine, add some detergent. Choose a mild detergent and don't use products that contain bleach.
Step 9. Do not use fabric softener
Liquid fabric softener and fabric softener can damage the hoodie. Some fabrics, such as water-resistant ones, can be damaged if fabric softener is applied. Wash the hoodie with a simple method and cleaner.
Step 10. Rinse the hoodie twice
Since the hoodie fabric is quite thick, some detergent residue may still stick. To make sure the hoodie is completely clean of detergent, rinse it twice.
Step 11. Dry outside or dry at low temperature
Dryer at high temperature can damage the zipper of the hoodie. Therefore, if you want your hoodie to dry faster or you can't dry it outside, use a dryer with a low temperature setting.
Method 2 of 2: Using Hands
Step 1. Raise the zipper of the hoodie
To keep the hoodie from tearing in the wash, zip up the zipper before starting to wash. It can also prevent damage to the zipper serrations.
Step 2. Use a large container
When washing a hoodie by hand, you need a container that is large and can hold water to wash the hoodie. You can wash the hoodie in the sink. In addition, you can also use a bucket, or a large pot.
Step 3. Add a mild detergent to the washing water
When putting water in the container, add a mild detergent as well. Stir the water until it foams gently.
- Do not use too much detergent. If you want the hoodie to be really clean, don't add too much detergent as it will be difficult to rinse off later. In addition, too much detergent can also attract dirt and bacteria to stick to the hoodie.
- Remember, detergents are specially formulated for washing large amounts of clothes. Therefore, do not use the same amount of detergent when washing large quantities of clothes. Just use 1 tsp of detergent when washing the hoodie. If the hoodie is thick enough, you can add more detergent.
Step 4. Soak the hoodie
Insert and soak the hoodie in water that has been mixed with detergent. Press the hoodie until it is completely submerged by hand.
Step 5. Let the hoodie soak
Let the hoodie soak in the detergent water for a few minutes. This is done so that the hoodie absorbs the detergent.
Step 6. Stir by hand
Move the hoodie by hand inside the container. Don't rub the hoodie fabric so it doesn't get damaged.
Step 7. Remove the hoodie from the detergent water
Remove the hoodie from the container containing the detergent water. After that, gently squeeze the hoodie so it doesn't get too wet. Don't twist the hoodie so it doesn't get damaged.
Step 8. Place the hoodie into the colander
A colander can help you rinse your hoodie of any remaining detergent without damaging the fabric.
- Colander is a hollow bowl that serves to drain something. If you don't have a colander, you can use a basket used for steaming vegetables.
- You can also use a large funnel.
Step 9. Rinse the hoodie
After the hoodie is put in the colander, pour water into it to rinse the hoodie.
- If you don't have a special tool to rinse the hoodie, just fill the washing container with clean water and then rinse.
- Smell the hoodie to make sure there's no detergent residue on it. If there is a strong smell of detergent, rinse the hoodie one more time.
Step 10. Squeeze the hoodie
Gently squeeze the hoodie so it doesn't get too wet. Do not twist the hoodie so that the fabric is not damaged.
Step 11. Dry the hoodie
Remember, hand-washed clothes generally take longer to dry because of their higher water content. Dry the hoodie on a flat surface that won't be damaged by water, such as a kitchen counter.
