Just as there are different types of garments, stains can also appear in different ways. When preparing to wash clothes, some garments may require more specialized treatment that doesn't necessarily involve using a washing machine.

Today we will describe pre-washing: a more direct way of washing that can be useful against dirt that is in very specific areas or that has formed by more specific means.

Preliminary stage

Pre-washing can be considered a preliminary step before the main wash, as it provides a complementary way to remove dirt from clothes, if needed. It can be done independently or integrated later into a washing machine cycle.

For people who do not have a washing machine, this is the primary way to clean all clothes.

Description and steps

Before performing a pre-wash, you should check the labels to see if the handling of the clothes will not damage the type of fabric. 

Next, the clothes are separated by color and submerged one by one in a small tub of cold water. A little soap or soap flakes are applied to areas with stains or dirt to help them penetrate.

Gently rub the garment with your hands to create lather and remove dirt, but without applying too much force or pressure. Remember not to overfill the tub or bucket so that the water and cleaning products are properly distributed.

If you are not going to do an additional wash, you can leave the clothes to dry in the sun or shade depending on the care they require.

Benefits of pre-washing

By being carried out in a more focused way, pre-washing helps to work on specific areas of the clothes that are stained, making it possible to remove them individually and more effectively.

It is also useful for removing dry items such as lint and dirt without exposing the rest of the clothing to contact and spreading the dirt.

If the complete wash is to be carried out with the washing machine, the clothes that have undergone the pre-wash are already soaked and are more likely to allow the Blu soap that is introduced to spread more easily and more deeply.

With these points in mind, the next time you do laundry, you can consider whether a pre-wash is enough or if it can help you care for your clothes and extend their color, durability, and cleanliness. The different ways we can combat dirt depend on how we carry out our laundry routine and the cleaning products we use, which is why you can always count on the help of the entire Blu product line.