the human washing machine

i must admit that i am stymied and frustrated at times when my Mistress asks me to hand wash something for Her. i am happy to do so, but fear that the technique i have been using is rather heavy handed and may be damaging and detrimental to Her delicates and wardrobe. i have been seeking advice and methods used which equate with superior hand washing. recently, i found this post, and i would like to share it with Y/you. these explicit instructions clearly identify and outline the procedures which should be used when engaged in any type of hand washing.

~fishpaste~

from BossyMsBecky's Tumblr blog

Fabrics do not improve by soaking: they may actually deteriorate, especially when soaked in a detergent. Consider yourself a human washing machine, the difference being that you can be so much more gentle than a machine. The action is in the moving. Soaking is not helpful in obtaining the result: those minutes you now let items soak, are put to better use by continuing swishing around. I imagine it will actually shave off a few minutes off the time neeeded!

And now you want the instructions I once gave him? Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once (but it’s as simple as 1-to-10).

1. Change regularly. The panties I wear to the office I do not wear in the evening. And those I wear in the evening I do not wear at night. Bras I also change frequently, but need not be washed as often: just let them rest after use and wash only after wearing them 2 or maybe even 3 times. Stockings are washed after every use. Other garments: depends.

2. Buy the right soap. I’m convinced Forever New Fabric Care Wash is the best, but there may be other good brands out there. If nothing else is at hand, use (baby) shampoo.

3. Wash in cool water (between cold and lukewarm). Change water when washing different colors.

4. Don’t soak! Swish around for about 5-8 minutes.

5. Thoroughly rinse each item. Wringing: squeeze but don’t twist!

6. Pre-dry by placing the items between towels. Press gently (not on molded cups obviously!).

7. Hang to dry as neatly as possible (“pre-ironing”).

8. Iron gently.

9. Fold (if applicable).

10. Put in proper place.