Perfect drying
Once the washing
machine has finished the
wash programme, it is
time to hang out the
washing. Observe these
simple rules for best
results:
Since the sun tends to bleach
colours, hang whites out in
full sunshine (if you want a
bleaching effect) and colou-
reds in the shade.
If you hang washing up to
dry in the house, avoid pla-
cing delicate garments near
heat sources.
If the clothes line or airer is
rusty, place a cloth between
the line and the garment.
To avoid staining, separate
garments with colours for
they are likely to run.
Open items out fully when
hanging out, as they will be
easier to iron later.
Do not place clothes pegs on
visible parts as they can leave
marks.
Hang trousers and pleated
skirts from the waist, but dry
woollen sweaters flat on a
towel since they tend to lose
their shape.
Once dry, fold the washing
carefully and put it away,
ready for ironing.
