Motto Shiritai Nihongo
Words When Doing Laundry②
・洗濯用洗剤(laundry detergents)
・おしゃれ着用洗剤(laundry detergent for delicate clothes)
・漂白剤(bleaching detergent)
・柔軟剤(softener)
・染み抜き(stain removal)
Let us introduce you to words for when you do laundry②. In the article "Words When Doing Laundry①", we explained about the buttons on washing machines.
When you do laundry, you need to choose the right detergent and washing method for the item you want to wash.
There are various detergents and washing methods that are useful for you to know about.
洗濯用洗剤 (laundry detergents)
You use laundry detergent when washing your everyday clothes. It removes stains and cleans the clothes.
おしゃれ着用洗剤(laundry detergent for delicate clothes)
This is used when washing silk and wool. Also used for delicate clothes. It is gentler on clothes than laundry detergents.
漂白剤
(bleaching detergent)
This is used for washing white clothes. It is especially suitable for washing white clothes with stained collars. Bleach can remove stains that cannot be cleaned with laundry detergent.
柔軟剤(softener)
This softens washed towels and other laundry. It is used at the end of the washing process.
染み抜き(stain removal)
Shimi is a stain that forms when you spill soy sauce, sauce or coffee on your clothes. Stain removal is a laundering technique that cleans only the stained area. There are special detergents available for stain removal.