Here is a basic guide to hand washing your clothes:

• Check to make sure your garments can be washed with water.

• Sort your laundry by color and fabric type.

• Treat any soiled areas with your favorite stain remover (the longer the treatment sits on the stain the better it will work).

• Grab a bucket, or a clean sink, and fill it up with water (use cold water for dark colors and delicate fabrics, and warm water for whites and sturdy fabrics).

• Add detergent and agitate the water.

• Soak the clothes for 10-20 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes).

• Gently scrub any stains (using up and down motions is best).

• Rinse thoroughly, removing all soap.

• Wring out excess water.

• Air dry or hang the clothes to dry.

• A good tip for drying knits is to roll them up in a towel, give it a squeeze, and then let them dry flat. You CANNOT hand dry a wet knit, you will ruin it.

Please keep in mind that hand washing lots of garments, or heavily soiled garments, is very time consuming and much more involved than this.