Taking care of your leotards will keep your budget low and quality high.It can be tricky to wash leotards.Your leotards will stay stretchy, saturated with color, and in good working condition if you wash them with care.
Step 1: You can choose your stain removal.
The source of the stain will affect how you get rid of it.A tomato-based stain requires a different approach to removal than an ink stain.The removal tools are suited to a certain type of stain.It's great for removing grass stains.Oil stains can be removed with chalk or salt.Coffee and other dark stains can be removed with a 3:1 ratio of baking soda and water.The most effective way to remove blood stains is with Peroxide.
Step 2: Put a small amount of your remover on the stain.
To make sure your hands and laundry brush are free of oil and debris, place the removal method onto the stain after you have identified which stain removal is appropriate.It's a good idea to wash your hands before handling your leotards.
Step 3: The stain removal agent should be rubbed in.
You can use a finger, toothbrush, or laundry brush.You can rub the detergent in if the stain is small.If the stain is large, you can use a soft-bristle toothbrush or a dedicated laundry brush.
Step 4: The stain needs to be washed in cool water.
The stain should be washed in cool water.There are stains in the fabric from hot water.If you want to avoid getting the rest of the garment wet, rinse the stained area with cool water.If you are treating a leotard with many different colors, all of them prone to running, you can place your hand under the stain to make sure only the part that gets wet is left.
Step 5: You should wash as usual.
After you wash your leotard, turn it inside out.Make sure you wash your performance leotards by hand.It is possible that your practice leotards will hold up well in a machine wash.
Step 6: You should look at your care tags.
The care tag is the best indicator of how to wash a leotard.These are usually attached to leotards.You should follow the instructions on the care tag as this will ensure your leotard performs well.
Step 7: Put a basin with cool water in it.
The basin should be filled withlukewarm water.You should be able to place your hands in the basin.
Step 8: Put a quarter-sized amount of detergent into the basin.
To clean your leotards, place a quarter-sized amount of detergent into the basin.Liquid detergent is a must because powdered detergent may not be able to break down fully in cool water.The fibers in leotards are very delicate and can be easily damaged by detergents such as baby detergent.
Step 9: The detergent has dissolved.
When you see bubbles on the surface of the water, stir the detergent with your hands or a spoon.Continue to stir if your hands or spoon still feel slimy.You may have used too much detergent if the slimy feeling persists.If you dump out 12-23 of your mixture, you can refill the basin the rest of the way.
Step 10: Put your leotard in the basin.
If you notice any of the color is fading or bleeding, lower your leotard into the water.If the color continues to bleed, make sure it doesn't stain any other suits by washing them separately.If you see the color running in a multi-colored leotard, wash each side separately.You may need to have your leotard dry cleaned if the color continues to run and you can't wash it separately.
Step 11: Place the garment between your palms.
Put the leotard through the water in circular strokes and apply the detergent between your palms.If you want to rub your hands together, place the fabric between your palms.The entire leotard needs to be washed in this manner.
Step 12: It's best to rinse in cool water.
If you want to avoid hot water, remove your leotard from your basin and rinse it in fresh, cool water.When the water runs clear of soap bubbles, rinse.Your leotard will last longer if you remove all of the soap from it.The breakdown of fabric can be caused by leaving soap behind.
Step 13: The water should come from the fabric.
Do not wring your leotard if you gently press your hands together.You can keep the leotard in its original shape by pressing the water from the fabric.The elastic and spandex in the fabric can be damaged if you ring your leotard.If you're having trouble getting rid of water on your own, hang your leotard to drain it over the sink or bathtub.
Step 14: Hang or lay down.
Hang or lay your leotard on the floor to dry, avoiding the sun and spots directly beneath or beside the vent.To avoid making dents in the fabric, pin the leotard to the hanger.If you are laying over a drying surface, wipe it down to make sure you don't deposit dirt.If your leotard has more than one color, it should be laid flat to dry.
Step 15: You should separate your practice leotards.
Competition and performance leotards are not suitable for use in a washing machine because they are adorned with delicate decorations.If you want to wash your leotards, use a machine.If your practice leotards are prone to bleeding, wash them one at a time or use the same colors.
Step 16: The washer should be placed on thedelicate cycle.
The delicate cycle will not pull on the delicate fibers of your leotard, and you must use it if you want to use your washer.A more delicate cycle is still too harsh.The shortest delicate cycle is possible.The longer your leotards are in the machine, the higher the risk of damage.
Step 17: Run cold water.
Hand washing is fine if you use your hands to gauge the water's temperature.A washer's warm cycle might be too warm for delicate fabrics.Liquid soaps and powdered detergents can't be dissolved in cold water.Make sure your detergent is made for cold water.
Step 18: Place your clothes in the bathroom.
If your washer has one, place your leotards in the basin.Don't overload the washer's chamber.Only wash a few leotards at a time.If you overload your washer, it can cause you to get caught in the door or on the machine's spindle.Leaving behind dirt and detergent can make the rinse cycle less effective.
Step 19: Lay flat to dry.
Although a washer can be placed on a delicate mode to protect your leotard, the heat and tumbling of a dryer can damage it.Excess heat can cause damage to the elastic properties of the fabric, increase wear on metallic or other effects, and even shrink the leotard.Make sure the leotard is inside-out if you must use a dryer.