How To Wash A Shirt In The Sink

You don't need a washing machine to get your clothes clean. You can wash a shirt in the sink with just a few simple steps. Here's how to do it:

1. Fill the sink with cold water. Add a few drops of laundry detergent and swish the water around to mix it in. The amount of detergent you need will depend on how dirty your shirt is and how much water you're using.

2. Submerge the shirt in the water. Use your hands to agitate the shirt, working the detergent into the fabric. Be sure to get all of the dirt and stains out.

3. Rinse the shirt thoroughly. Hold the shirt under running water until all of the detergent has been rinsed out. You may need to rinse the shirt several times to get all of the detergent out.

4. Wring out the excess water. Hold the shirt over the sink and squeeze out as much water as you can.

5. Hang the shirt to dry. Hang the shirt on a clothesline or in the shower to dry. If you're hanging the shirt outside, be sure to bring it in if it starts to rain.

Tips:

Use a mild laundry detergent that is designed for hand washing. Harsh detergents can damage the fabric of your shirt.
Don't wring the shirt too tightly. This can stretch the fabric and damage the shirt.
If the shirt is heavily soiled, you may want to soak it in the detergent solution for a few hours before washing it.
You can add a few drops of fabric softener to the rinse water to make the shirt softer.
If you're washing a delicate shirt, be sure to handle it gently.