Get Dirty Laundry Clean In The Bathtub With The Help Of A Toilet Plunger From Dollar Tree

Since washing machines have become so ubiquitous, washing your clothes in a bathtub may seem like the last thing you want to do. Even though it may seem outdated and time consuming, cleaning clothes in the bathtub can be a practical and effective solution in various situations, offering both convenience and flexibility. The bathtub is your best friend for washing oversized items like blankets, comforters, and rugs that might not fit into a standard washing machine, as you may have seen in the viral laundry stripping trend. It's also an ideal option for hand-washing delicate fabrics such as silk, lace, wool, or garments with embellishments, which can be damaged in a machine. 

One problem with bathtub handwashing is that it can be hard to sufficiently agitate the laundry, a function that most automatic washers are equipped with, which helps the fabrics to physically shed debris. The solution is easy and affordable with a Dollar Tree plunger, which go for just $1.25 a piece from Dollar Tree brick and mortar stores! Sadly, these plungers aren't available online, but this method doesn't require any special equipment or fancy soaps, so it's still an easy and affordable solution. That's because, by sticking a clean plunger to the bottom of the tub, it becomes very easy to churn the fabric and the laundry for easy handwashing, and you won't be exposing your skin to harsh chemicals or water as you clean. 

Plungers work to remove clogs from toilets by creating a sealed vacuum on drains, and by pressing down and pulling up, you use suction to dislodge any buildup. That same motion will help the laundry to both take on the detergent and water, all while shaking loose dirt, grease, and other stains. Before you start out this method, we want to emphasize how important it is that you begin with a fresh, clean plunger. Even if you swear you've properly cleaned your toilet plunger, if your plunger has ever spent a day on the job in the toilet or even clearing your sink's garbage disposal, it should not be used to clean laundry because there's a chance of cross contamination. 

Take your new plunger and place it in the middle of your tub, pressing down to create a seal. You want to do this before there's any water or clothes in the basin, as it may be difficult to get a proper seal otherwise. Then you'll just add water, detergent, and of course the dirty laundry to the bath. Use a butter churning motion, similar to what you'd use on a toilet, but don't pull up so hard that you remove the plunger and break the seal. Do this for a few minutes and you should notice the bath water becoming murky from released debris — you can repeat this periodically and as often as you like.