To handwash a lightly soiled garment using Ariel, simply add a small amount of liquid detergent to water and swish. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Handwashing with Ariel
- Prepare the Water: Fill a tub or basin with slightly warm water. Avoid excessively hot water, as it can damage some fabrics and set stains.
- Add Ariel Detergent: Pour approximately a teaspoon of Ariel liquid detergent into the water. The exact amount may vary depending on the size of the garment and the level of soiling. Start with less and add more if needed.
- Dissolve the Detergent: Swish the water with your hand to ensure the detergent is fully dissolved and evenly distributed.
- Submerge the Garment: Place the stained or soiled piece of clothing into the soapy water. Make sure the entire garment is submerged.
- Agitate the Garment: Gently swish the garment around in the water with your hands for a couple of minutes. Pay extra attention to stained areas. Avoid harsh scrubbing, which can damage the fabric.
- Rinse the Garment: Remove the garment from the soapy water and transfer it to another tub or basin filled with clean, detergent-free water.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse the garment thoroughly, changing the water as needed, until all traces of detergent are removed. Squeeze out excess water, but avoid wringing delicate fabrics.
- Dry the Garment: Hang the garment to dry, following the care instructions on the garment label. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade colors.
Important Notes:
- Always check the garment's care label for specific washing instructions.
- Test Ariel on an inconspicuous area of the garment first to ensure colorfastness.
- For heavily soiled garments or tough stains, consider using a pre-treatment stain remover or soaking the garment in a solution of Ariel and water before washing.
- Ariel also makes powdered detergents and laundry pods which have different instructions and are usually used in a washing machine. This answer refers to using the liquid detergent for handwashing.
