Bags for washing clothes, shoes and clothes in the washing machine - review

A bag for washing clothes in a washing machine has only recently begun to gain popularity, given that it has been around as an assistant for caring for clothes for quite some time. First of all, it performs a protective function - it protects fabrics from mechanical damage during washing, minimizing the contact of textiles with the centrifuge. But, besides this, it has many more advantages.

Why are laundry bags needed?

In washing machines, things can be washed without bags, simply by placing them in the drum. But this is not always worth doing. Washing machines have always had a drawback - they can return clothes somewhat damaged. After spinning hundreds of times in the washing machine, many things lose their original appearance. By putting them in a durable bag, the user receives a lot of benefits:

• Things don't stretch out or lose their shape. This is especially important for knitted and thin fabrics, lace, tulle curtains, and knitted items.
• You don’t have to look for small things, collecting them on the drum.
• There are special bags: for underwear and socks, sportswear, textile shoes and sneakers.
• It happens that small things stick to the glass and cling to the rubber seal. Having a special case, you can get everything out of the machine in bulk, without missing anything.
• Taking good care of wardrobe items loaded into the drum of the machine allows you to save money on buying new clothes to replace those that have become unusable ahead of time.
• The drum is not damaged. There may be hard particles in the pockets that can scratch it when the drum rotates. Large objects can cause more serious damage and damage any parts of the device. This also applies to metal fittings. Not a single bead will fall out of the case.

Today, clothes are often decorated with decor - embroidery, rhinestones, sequins, beads. After a long rotation in the drum, all this beauty can come off, the clothes lose their attractiveness, and you have to either sew on the lost decor or write off the T-shirts and sweaters for home use. Previously, many items made from delicate fabrics were washed by hand - it was better to work with your hands than to lose a beautiful blouse or airy dress. Today, thanks to special containers, most items can be protected from the side effects of machine washing.

Drying rules

Proper drying is no less important: haste or failure to comply with the conditions can ruin the product.

• The use of batteries and hot air is prohibited. Dry shoes at normal room temperature or outside without direct sunlight.
• To drain excess water, the boots are placed on a wire rack.
• After draining, they are stuffed with paper. It is not recommended to take newspapers - printing ink can leave imprints.
• The wet paper is then removed and replaced with dry paper. This procedure helps remove moisture and also prevents the pad from losing its shape.
• The completely dried product is treated with water-repellent impregnation. It is offered by specialized shoe stores.
• The final touch is to put the laces and removed decorative elements back in place.

Read about all the nuances of drying shoes in this article.

Even if the shoes are not afraid of washing, you should not abuse this. This manipulation is carried out when the condition of the shoes really requires it, and not at any opportunity. Each subsequent procedure reduces the strength of the product, shortening the duration of wear.

What is washed in bags?

1. Lingerie. Bags allow you to preserve the attractive appearance and integrity of lace panties and bras, and other delicate items of women's wardrobe. Lingerie for women is not cheap. There are also expensive handmade models among them. Having special covers, you don’t have to risk the integrity of expensive bras, panties, handkerchiefs and other small items.
2. Tights. This item of women's wardrobe is especially vulnerable. Washing them without a bag is more expensive for yourself. They like to cling to other things, so after the machine they tear and become unusable.
3. Knitwear and knitted items. Thanks to this useful device, they do not stretch or lose their shape, and their fibers are not damaged.
4. Jackets and down jackets. When washing jackets, problems may arise due to the numerous hard fittings - there may be locks, buttons, buttons, or other accessories that are dangerous to the integrity of the surface of the drum.
5. Shoes. The mesh will protect the machine from hard parts and from the shoes themselves, which can also be quite hard.

What are they?

Criterias of choice

The bags offered on the market may vary:

• shape;
• sizes;
• lock type;
• material.

When choosing an option, you need to consider: what are the bags for? They vary depending on the purpose. So, a cover designed for a down jacket will not be suitable for shoes or bras.

Material of manufacture

The most common materials are polyester and nylon. They withstand high temperatures, do not shrink and are not deformed. These synthetic materials are wear-resistant, environmentally friendly and durable. Nylon can be reused many times without any damage to its properties and integrity. The material may have a different structure. There are bags:

• solid - with a dense structure;
• fine-mesh - mesh.

The shape is as simple as possible, not interfering with rotation, rinsing and spinning. Containers are:

• cubic;
• square;
• spherical;
• round;
• cylindrical;
• rectangular;
• prismatic.

Purpose

To ensure comfortable conditions for all things, it is advisable to stock up on different types of covers - for shoes, underwear, bras. The latter, for example, to create the most delicate regime, are equipped with plastic “ribs” that guarantee the preservation of quality and shape. Such covers provide reliable protection for delicate fabrics and handmade items.

Dimensions and type of lock

When choosing an option, you need to consider the size and volume of things. Obviously, oversized jackets and all small linen items require covers of different capacities. To prevent things from falling out during rotation in the machine, the bags are equipped with:

• lightning;
• laces.

Terms of use

Why do some housewives prefer to do without a laundry bag or speak poorly of it? Most likely, they do not know how to use this thing correctly. In order for a product to perform its task as efficiently as possible, you need to know how to use it for its intended purpose.

General recommendations:

• Before loading, check the package for holes. If any are found, the product cannot be used for its intended purpose.
• After washing, the cover must be dried separately and stored only when closed.
• Things in the machine should move freely and not hang around in one lump. Otherwise, cleaning will be ineffective.

For laundry

You cannot fill the mesh tightly - you only need 3/4 of the volume. If things are not free inside, you will end up washing a full bag, not its contents. The cover should be selected according to the size of the average amount of clothing that is thrown into the drum at one time. For example, a thick sweater with a small mesh cannot be cleaned properly.

During loading, you need to check whether the lock/lace is fully and securely closed. Otherwise, the bag will open during the process and all the contents will fall out into the drum.

Important: Under no circumstances should you pour or pour detergent directly into a bag of clothes. This will damage the tissues, and even with vigorous rinsing, all the substance will not be washed out.

For shoes

A special cover is usually sized to fit only two shoes, and a mesh partition is provided between them. It is advisable to use a liquid detergent and set the washing mode to “delicate”.

The laces should be removed before the procedure. Especially if they are colored and can fade. The same goes for insoles - removable ones need to be removed. Shoes must be cleaned of adhering street dirt. It's best to load one pair of boots into the drum at a time. Otherwise, not a single bag will save the centrifuge from “beatings”.

It is advisable to worry in advance about the proper care of your clothes and automatic machine, rather than throwing away expensive items later. A neat, convenient and inexpensive laundry bag will definitely help with this. And if you have so far avoided using such an accessory, then it’s time to try it and be convinced of its wonderful qualities.

Laundry bag overview

Top house

Heat-resistant mesh bag made in Germany. Prevents small objects from getting into the internal elements of the washing machine. During development and manufacturing, the recommendations of leading washing machine manufacturers were taken into account. Designed for knitwear, tulle, curtains.

Top house products are described as reliable and high-quality products that will last for years. Users advise purchasing several pieces at a time - they wear out in about six months if washed 1-2 times a week. Consumers have several bags for different things. In one they wash, for example, children's clothes, in the other - underwear, and so on. German products have earned a lot of positive reviews: they are incomparably stronger and more reliable than their cheap Chinese counterparts.

Bra Baby

Container for bras. Designed for delicate washing of bras.

Most women did not appreciate Chinese products. Users are unhappy with bra containers made in China. Reviews from women are clear - this is an inconvenient and low-quality container that spoils the shape of bras and twists their straps.

STORIE D'AMORE (Faberlic)

The bra container from . Women are extremely pleased with the quality of this product. Its cost is about 200 rubles. With it you don’t have to worry about dropped “bones”.

Brabantia

White bags from a Belgian manufacturer. Designed for underwear. The set includes one large mesh case and two small mesh bags. Fastened with a zipper. The lock has a tongue pad that prevents damage to the drum walls. The manufacturer provides a two-year warranty.

It’s not for nothing that the manufacturer gives a two-year guarantee; reviews indicate that these are truly high-quality products that preserve the beauty and integrity of things. Women note that Brabantia mesh is great for bras and other underwear.

PARODI&PARODI

Products from an Italian manufacturer. Users have not yet had time to evaluate it, so it is difficult to judge the quality of these small products. Suitable for wool and other delicate items. You can wring out and dry in them.

Kinds

There are a lot of different covers for linen on sale; you can navigate this variety using several parameters:

1. Quality of material . Laundry bags are made from synthetic fabrics that are resistant to moisture, dirt, and chemical influences. Polyester or nylon is used in production. Both materials have similar characteristics. Nylon is softer and is often used in smaller lingerie styles.

2. 
   Fabric structure . The bags can be mesh or made of porous fabric with holes. The larger the cells, the better the penetration of water. The smaller the holes, the more carefully the fabrics are washed.

3. Form. The nets can be flat envelopes, bulk bags or containers with a fixed shape: cylindrical, spherical, cubic. Frame models are plastic and retain volume with the help of special elastic inserts.
4. Size. Washing cases can be of different sizes: from compact models for one bra to large ones for a coat or down jacket. Capacity is determined by the length and width of the bag, marked on the packaging. For large nets, indicate the amount of laundry loaded in kilograms.
5. The type of things that need cleaning . There are separate models for bras, frame nets for shoes (including sneakers), loose bags for laundry or curtains. Each type of cover is effective if used as intended.

You should choose laundry bags on sale based on the price-quality ratio. Such a product is not an expensive one, and its high cost for some brands is not justified by anything other than a big name.

In the middle price category, you can choose a bag of the optimal size or buy several pieces at once in a set. Inexpensive nets serve well for washing for several years.

How to use?

• Don't stuff them too full, otherwise things won't stretch well. Approximately 1/3 of the volume should be left free.
• Several nets can be placed in the drum at the same time, the main thing is that the weight does not exceed the permissible load.
• You can’t put powder in bags - this also happens. Detergent should only be poured into special trays.
• Locks should be closed tightly so that they do not come unfastened or come undone if they are laces.

Where to buy a useful device? In specialized stores or online stores. This is an affordable product available in a wide range.

Useful tips and rules

It is important to learn some useful tips and instructions so that the use of laundry bags will be of great benefit for your clothes and for your machine:

• You shouldn’t stuff the bag tightly - after filling there should be a lot of unoccupied space left in it. In a case with medium dimensions, after putting things in it there should be space for a woman’s hand to pass through;
• There is no need to overload the washing machine. You need to place the bag and other things in it so that there is a little unoccupied space in the drum;
• The bag is zipped all the way so that it cannot come unfastened during the washing process.

How to sew it yourself?

How to replace an expensive device? Many housewives prefer to sew covers themselves. It costs less, and if the work is done well, the products can last much longer than their industrial counterparts. Especially when it comes to cheap Chinese products. For sewing you will need:

• old tulle curtains;
• hidden zipper 50 cm;
• sewing machine;
• scissors and ruler;
• colored chalk;
• white threads.

The sizes can be any, you can sew several options - for large and small loads. You can focus on the sizes used by manufacturers - 30x40, 50x70, 150x120 cm. Take the average size first - 60x60 cm. If you lay out the pattern, you will get a rectangle of 120x60 cm. How to sew the case itself, the procedure:

1. The fabric is laid out. The zipper is pinned at one end with pins. The clasp should be positioned in the center.
2. Attach a zipper.
3. Fold the fabric so that the opposite edge covers the second part of the zipper. The clasp is unfastened and stitched.
4. The areas that were not covered by lightning are sewn in advance on both sides.
5. The result is a zipper sewn along a closed ring.
6. There are only minor things left - you need to sew up the holes on the side. To do this, the ring is turned inside out so that the clasp is turned inside out.