Hand wash only - really?

[MajorMantra]

I just got a couple of dhb Earnley jerseys from Wiggle and was surprised to discover that the washing instructions stipulate doing it by hand only. Can this really be necessary?

I would have thought that one of the delicate/cold settings on the washing machine would be ok, can someone confirm this? Would one of those bags designed for delicate ladies' undies be wise?

Cheers,
Matthew

 

[rich p]

Unless it was bloody expensive I'd just do it on a cool wash and if it only lasts 2 years, so be it.

 

[MajorMantra]

Unless it was bloody expensive I'd just do it on a cool wash and if it only lasts 2 years, so be it.

I think that's the approach I'll take. At £13 a pop I can probably afford to wear them out. Just looking for reassurance...

Matthew

 

[Fiona N]

What's the big deal with handwash?
Just run a bowl of hand-hot water, dump a meagre capful of Aerial or whatever liquid in it, shove jerseys in. Swish about a bit then leave for 5 - 10 mins unless there are dirty marks - soap these and rub briefly. Wring. Drain bowl. Refill with clean water - cold will do. Swish jerseys, wringe, chuck in washing machine for brief spin.Take out and hang to dry same as if they'd been though the coloureds cycle.
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[HLaB]

I think my pear izzumi tops are my best fitting/ most technical jerseys but their label says hand wash and no detergent. I do put them in the machine cold and delicate settings but because of the no detergent bit I don't wear them much.

 

[fossyant]

40c or 30c with non-bio - you'll be fine

 

[buggi]

whack it on a cold delicate, with no other clothes in the machine for it to get tangled up in. it'll be fine.

i don't like hand washing cycle tops, as i never really feel like its got it clean when i've sweated in it for a couple of hours

 

[bonj2]

no just wash it on 30deg

 

[MajorMantra]

Thanks all.

Matthew

 

[redjedi]

40c or 30c with non-bio - you'll be fine

What do you use if you can't use non-bio?

I've recently discovered I may be allergic to it, so I'm just using normal liquid.

Is there a Non-Non-Bio???

 

[fossyant]

Soap flakes maybe - or any brand really. We have non-bio only 'cos my wife's skin doesn't like it and we also have youngsters.

Tyr Fairy ?

 

[ufkacbln]

It is just laziness by manufacturers.

It is easier to place a "hand Wash only" label than do the research as to whether machine washing is ok.

As to the non-bio.... some Bio powders have enzymes that can strip the waterproofing or the likes from clothing.

 

[MacB]

everything I've got goes on at 30, if it doesn't cope then it's no good. All the merino wool stuff has done just fine like this.

 

[redjedi]

As to the non-bio.... some Bio powders have enzymes that can strip the waterproofing or the likes from clothing.

If that's the main reason for using non bio, I'll just stick with my regular stuff.

I don't really wear waterproof clothes anyway.

 

[peanut]

What's the big deal with handwash?
Just run a bowl of hand-hot water, dump a meagre capful of Aerial or whatever liquid in it, shove jerseys in. Swish about a bit then leave for 5 - 10 mins unless there are dirty marks - soap these and rub briefly. Wring. Drain bowl. Refill with clean water - cold will do. Swish jerseys, wringe, chuck in washing machine for brief spin.Take out and hang to dry same as if they'd been though the coloureds cycle.
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marvelous if I send you my jerseys could you show me how to do it ?