How to remove wool when washing in a washing machine

The ubiquitous pet hair not only greatly spoils the appearance of clothes, but can also damage the washing machine if it gets on key components of the device. This is why it is so important to remove the wool first when washing in the washing machine. We’ll tell you how to properly remove hair so that nothing interferes with the work of the “home assistant.”

Safe automatic cleaning of wool from clothes

Surprisingly, dog and cat hair do not pose a particular danger to modern household appliances if the housewife carefully prepares for the operating cycle. Most new washing machines may not have special modes for collecting wool, but there are many other functions that can be used for your own purposes.

In order for the machine to effectively remove pet hair, clothes should be placed loosely in the drum. In this case, things will be cleaned efficiently in a large amount of water. What should you do for this?

• Reduce your load of laundry containing pet hair to about one-third of your normal load.
• Activate the extra rinse for clothes with wool, and if there is no such function, then simply start another rinse cycle immediately after the first one has completed.
• After the first rinse, remove the items from the machine, straighten them, shake them, and then put them back into the drum to rinse and spin them a second time.

Immediately after washing items containing dog and cat hair, you must remove all debris from the SM filter. This is due to the fact that all the dirt and hair gets into the garbage filter, remaining there and making it difficult for household appliances to operate.You need to find that spiral-shaped plastic nozzle that protects the pump from contaminants and clean it thoroughly. How to do this?

• Disconnect the washing machine from the power supply, water supply and sewerage.
• Move the device slightly away from the wall and lean it on it so that the front legs rise at least 5-10 centimeters.
• Find the technical hatch door that hides the filter - it is usually located on the lower right of the body.
• Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry up the technical hatch, press out the plastic clips, and then remove the decorative panel itself.
• Be sure to place a basin or bucket under the filter for the waste liquid that remains after the working cycle.
• Pull out the emergency drain tube to get rid of any remaining water.
• Carefully remove the filter by unscrewing it counterclockwise.

At this stage, waste liquid may come out of the filter, so do not remove the water container.

• Examine the garbage filter carefully, and then remove all dirt and debris from it.
• If the part cannot be washed, then you can leave it in a solution of citric acid and soda for several hours, and then clean it with an old toothbrush.
• Additionally, you need to collect all debris from the filter seat, on which adhering dirt could have formed.
• Finally, carefully inspect the pump impeller, which can be seen if you shine a flashlight into the hole. In a situation where the movement of the blades is difficult due to adhering hair or wool, the debris must be removed with a handy tool, for example, a long wire.

This will complete the collection of animal hair during washing. Be sure to clean your “home assistant” after such work cycles, and then reassemble it according to the instructions in the reverse order.

Machine with animal hair removal function

Every day more and more washing machines appear on the market, which have a special mode for removing pet hair. For example, this function is implemented in the WKB 61041 PTMSC model from the company Beko.

In this machine you can find a special mode called “Hair Removal”, through which the equipment can effectively get rid of animal hairs. If you run a wash with the wool removal option activated, the work cycle will be increased due to additional soaking and rinsing steps. The CM will begin to use about 30 percent more water, which will better remove hair and rinse its key knots.

But a special mode for combating lint is far from the only thing this device can boast of. Among its advantages, many more can be highlighted.

• Convenient installation using a removable top panel.
• The drum capacity is quite good - you can wash up to 6 kilograms of dirty clothes at a time.
• High-quality digital display and electronic controls.
• Spin speed up to 1000 rpm.
• 16 different washing modes.
• Delayed start immediately for 24 hours.

In addition to these characteristics, the “home assistant” from Beko also provides partial protection against leaks, a child lock, control of imbalance and foam formation, a self-cleaning function, as well as a Hi-Tech heating element with anti-scale protection. In addition, the machine will fit perfectly into any interior thanks to its elegant silver color, and its excellent energy efficiency indicators will allow you to save on utility bills.

Manual cleaning of wool from clothes

Dog and cat hair can damage any washing machine over time, so it is not surprising that many housewives do not risk expensive household appliances, but try to manually remove all the lint from their clothes. Of course, this takes a lot of time and effort, but it ensures almost one hundred percent safety for the washing machine.

To clean things from lint, it is permissible to use different methods. There are not only special cosmetics that can prevent lint from sticking, but also various improvised means that do the same thing, but for less money.

• Antistatic.
• Hair fixation spray.
• Fabric softener.
• Soda.
• Table vinegar.
• Foil.
• Humidifier.
• Softener.
• Drying balls.
• Roller for cleaning clothes.

All of these products must be used in different ways, so read the instructions carefully.

If you don't know how to use a particular product, we have prepared a short guide for each of them. An ordinary antistatic agent must be sprayed onto the entire surface of the item from a distance of at least 15 centimeters. This will allow the item to literally repel foreign objects such as lint, hair and fur from its surface. As an expensive alternative, you can buy special foam for treating clothes.

Standard hairspray has a similar principle of action. However, you should not use it without first checking it, as the varnish can leave clearly visible stains on the fabric.

After washing with conditioner, any items acquire a pleasant, unobtrusive smell, as well as light protection from dirt. In addition, these household chemicals reduce the formation of static electricity.

You can also prepare an effective means for protecting clothes from lint with your own hands. Just mix conditioner and water in a ratio of 1 to 30, pour the resulting solution into a spray bottle, and then spray the product on the outside of the item.

As for the method using baking soda, all you need to do is add 50 grams of the product to the water before starting the SM operating cycle. Thanks to soda, things will get rid of an unpleasant odor, and a protective layer will appear on them, preventing the formation of static electricity.

You can also add a quarter cup of table vinegar to the washing machine at the rinsing stage, which will allow you to temporarily forget about the problem with stuck hair. To do this, stop the cycle immediately after the wash is completed, pour vinegar into the drum and activate the rinse. In a situation where your “home assistant” has a separate compartment for conditioner, you can add vinegar there before you start washing, because then it will end up in the drum at the right time. Use only clear vinegar if you are washing white items, or apple cider vinegar if you are washing colored items. Never add vinegar to your laundry with bleach, otherwise the products will react chemically.

There are a few other simple tricks, for example, you can add a small ball of foil to the drum, which will reduce the occurrence of static electricity. This method should not be used while drying clothes.

It is permissible to use softeners that will discharge electrical discharges. You can also use special dryer balls - they soften the laundry and protect it from lint sticking.

It is important to consider that wool often sticks to things not only due to static electricity, but also due to the fact that the fabric is overdried. You can get rid of this effect using air humidifiers, plus if you dry your clothes outside.

In addition, you should always sort your clothes by color, washing white with white, black with black, colored with colored, and so on. Otherwise, particles of different colors will mix, making things look unkempt.

Because pet hair is most often visible on black clothing such as pants, it is important to choose the right laundry detergent for dark fabrics. If you use the wrong household chemicals, the situation can only get worse. This is why it is so important to always read the instructions completely in order to choose a powder that will not only protect the depth of color, but also prevent the increased formation of static electricity.

Experts also highlight the high hardness of tap water as a negative factor, so to improve the situation with low-quality liquid, it is worth buying a water filter.

If it was not possible to prevent the appearance of lint on clothes, then it can always be removed using a special roller for cleaning things, which can be found in any store. But if it turns out that there is no such roller, as well as other available means, then you can use ordinary tape. You just need to stick it to your clothes and quickly remove it so that it collects all the lint, wool and dust. This extremely simple and inexpensive method will work in any situation, but if you are talking about a coat or other large item, you will have to be patient, as cleaning will take a long time.

It is noteworthy that the amount of fur on clothing items most often depends solely on the breed of the pet that the person is caring for, because some animals shed more often, some less often. Therefore, if you are worried about your clothes, then before taking a pet home, you should do your research and choose a short-haired pet. Alternatively, you can always cut your furry friend's hair, either yourself or with the help of a groomer, which will avoid problems with hair on clothes.

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