How to wash acrylic items in the washing machine

Here is a practical and fast guide, which helps to learn how and what to do to wash clothes that are acrylic, in the washing machine, without incurring errors and possible disasters, which would compromise the good performance of the same wash.

It is known that there are clothing items, which are delicate and that to be washed in the washing machine, it is necessary to pay the utmost attention and the utmost care so as not to ruin them.

The acrylic garments are made of a very particular material, which could easily be ruined during washing, especially in the washing machine. That’s why we decided to talk about it in this guide and give the best tips for perfect washings. Enjoy the reading.

Know the particularities of acrylic

Let’s start by saying that acrylic consists of synthetic fibers produced from acrylonitrile among synthetic fabrics, which becomes its main element.

Of all the synthetics, acrylic is what is much closer and similar to wool. Precisely because it is very similar to wool, all acrylic garments are particular and delicate, especially in the type of washing they can handle.

Choose the washing program.

But let’s move on to the real step of washing in the washing machine. The first thing to do is take the acrylic items and put them inside the washing machine drum.

We close the basket and choose the program to run. To choose the right program, it is good to remember that washing must never exceed 86°F as the maximum temperature. Otherwise, we would risk ruining and felting the garment’s material.

Discard the centrifuge

Pour it into the detergent compartment and add about two teaspoons of baking soda, which will help keep the garment in perfect condition and soft to the touch. As a softener, which will give softness and perfume to the acrylic garment, let’s pour a measuring spoon into its compartment.

Before starting the program, we want to advise you to eliminate the spin cycle because it could ruin the acrylic garments, even if placed at the lowest rpm. We start the washing program and wait for it to finish.

Dry the acrylic items

Once everything is finished, take out the acrylic clothes, squeeze them a little? With your hands and spread them in the shade so that they can lose all the excess water and dry thoroughly. Avoid placing them in close contact with the sun’s rays, as they could be harmful to acrylic.

Thanks to these simple but useful and valid tips, we will be able to wash even acrylic items in the washing machine without risking ruining them and being forced to throw them away!