| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nA method for washing unstructured garments made of delicate fabrics is disclosed. Such a method uses an immersion aqueous solution. The clothing is immersed for 5 to 30 minutes in a immersion solution containing a nonionic surfactant, for example, alcohol ethoxylate, and an anionic or cationic cosurfactant, without stirring and heating. The soaked garment is then rinsed, dehydrated, and dried to provide a washed garment substantially free of shrinkage, wrinkling, or discoloration. |