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12 things you can wash in the washing machine, but they are not clothes

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Did you know that you can wash many unusual things in the washing machine? Things you thought you could just throw away because they're too dirty. If that's not good news, quickly check what those things are.

Everyone knows that clothes are washed in the washing machine, but you might be surprised to know that there are a few other things that you can wash in it.

You will save time and money and you will be extremely satisfied with the freshness and cleanliness when you wash them in it.

Plush Toys

You can also wash them together with the rest of your laundry without any fear of ruining them. Add fabric softener and they will be as soft and fragrant as if they were just bought.

Sports shoes

Soak the sports shoes for half an hour in lukewarm water in which you have dissolved a little washing powder. If necessary, brush them and put them in the machine. Add some darker towels to balance out the space in the machine and prevent possible drumming and damage to both.

You can wash plush toys without worry. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels

Travel bags

Travel bags and backpacks can be machine washed without fear. You just need to check if there are any plastic parts in them that could be damaged.

Bathroom rugs with a rubber base

Bathroom rugs, as well as those you have in the hallway or anywhere, can also be washed in the washing machine. It would be best to wash them once a month to get rid of mold and dirt.

Curtains

Put the curtains in the washing machine and put them in the delicates program. However, if it is curtains with fringes, it would be wise to tie them in a loose knot before washing, so that they do not get too tangled.

Car carpets

Refresh your car mats by washing them in the washing machine.

Fitness bag

Like everything in it (equipment, shoes, towels, etc.) it can be washed in a washing machine. This is the only way you will "kill" the bacteria hiding in it.

You can also wash sports mats. Crazy. Photo: Mikhail Nilov / Pexels

Plastic curtains for the bathroom

Plastic bathroom curtains are unpleasant to maintain. However, this does not mean that they are impossible to clean. Put them in the washing machine, add powder and turn on the wash in cold water.

Yoga mat

It should be washed at least once a month, if you wash it by hand, you won't achieve much. So put it in the machine and let it do its thing.

Chair cushions

The easiest way to clean them is to put them in the machine together with the rest of the laundry.

Canvas bags

After removing all the items from it, put the bag in the washing machine. Be careful if there is a zipper on the bag as it can damage the drum. Air dry it so it doesn't shrink and change shape.

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