Strip cleaning is not recommended for dyed clothing. You can strip clean clothing that says “hand wash only” on the label, but avoid using hot water if the tag says “cold water only. ” Strip cleaning is often used to remove dirt and bacteria from bulky materials like sheets, jackets, rugs, and cushions. You can strip clean most clothing items, though. You can strip clean any amount of clothes, but this process will work best with a smaller amount of clothing. Do not strip clean colors and whites at the same time.
If you’re strip cleaning a lot of clothing, add enough water to fully submerge the clothing.
The water will change colors as your item soaks. This is perfectly normal and it’s a sign that the process is working as intended. If you really want to get your clothes as clean as possible, you can soak the clothes for up to 8 hours.
You do not need to remove all of the water, but your clothing shouldn’t be dripping wet. Don’t stretch your clothing to remove water. Avoid wringing sensitive fabrics.
This will thoroughly rinse the detergent out of your fabric and ensure that any residue or buildup is completely removed.
Machine-drying your clothes may accidentally add lint, dust, or soap residue into the fabric of your clothing. If your dryer isn’t particularly dirty though, you shouldn’t notice a big difference.
Do not mix white vinegar into your wash cycle if you used bleach. This will create a toxic gas. The white vinegar will remove the residue left behind by your laundry detergent and eat through any odors trapped in your clothes.
Alternatively, you can let the clothes soak for 30 minutes instead of massaging them by hand.
If you add the bleach at the beginning of your wash cycle, it may neutralize the laundry detergent.
