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How to Wash Overalls in a Washing Machine

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Whether you are a working man or just a little cutie trying to stay cute, those overalls are going to need washing sooner or later.

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The straps on adults’ overalls often get so twisted during the wash that one wishes she had just used an old fashioned washboard instead.

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Your appliances are also murder on the straps, which are almost always the first things to wear out on your overalls.

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This article will show you how to save time and prevent wear, extending the life of your overalls until they are so soft you could wear them to bed.

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Steps

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Wash alone or with 'like' clothing.

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It’s best to wash adults’ overalls alone, especially men’s.

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However, it is okay to wash just a few items with them, like blue jeans.

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What you don’t want to wash with them is anything that can get twisted up with the straps, like women’s long sleeve shirts or kids’ blankets.

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Think similar clothing, minus the twisty-ness.

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Just do the denim and canvas stuff together.

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Fasten the straps to the bib.

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If you didn’t know already, the bib is the top front part with the breast pockets.

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Go ahead and fasten both straps before you wash.

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This will help keep them from twisting up during the wash.

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Use twist ties to keep the straps fastened.

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This step will reapportion years of your life in the long run.

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Don’t skip it.

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Take the 20 seconds to use a couple twist ties on the fasteners to make sure they don’t come loose.

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If your washing machine is worth its salt, it will undo those straps in a heartbeat and tie them in a sheet bend unless you prevent it.

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All it takes is two twist ties and a few seconds of patience.

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Empty the pockets.

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Overalls have more pockets than pants.

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The bib has a wallet pocket and a watch pocket.

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Kids put rocks, candy, and bugs in these.

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Men put cell phones and small tools in them.

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Women defy the laws of purse-space, so when it comes to bib pockets, the sky is the limit.

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Make sure all the pockets are empty.

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Move the strap adjusters around.

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You’ve probably got them just the way you like them, but if you move the adjusters up or down on the straps occasionally, the straps will last longer.

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Depending on the adjusters, you may be able to leave them a little loose too.

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The straps wear out fastest around the adjusters over the course of numerous wash and dry cycles (not to mention being out in the elements if they are work clothes).

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Moving them distributes the wear and tear of washing.

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This is the same idea as rotating tires.

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You know about rotating your tires, don't you?

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Tips

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If you wash your overalls alone or in a light load, use about half the detergent called for and less water.

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Leave the straps fastened and twist-tied to the bib when you throw them in the dryer.

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This will cut down on some of the racket, but you're still going to hear them.

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Warnings

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The paper-type twist ties will deteriorate a little, but the dryer filter screen will catch the fallout.

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Plastic-type twist ties will hold up in the wash, but may or may not melt in your dryer.

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Use with caution.