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# There are three methods that are considered laundering in Hilchos Shabbos: <ref> The 39 Melachos (p. 693) </ref>  
# There are three methods that are considered laundering in Hilchos Shabbos: <ref> The 39 Melachos (p. 693) </ref>  
## Wetting a garment <ref> Wetting a non-leather garment is Melabain according to the Mishna on Shabbos 142. There are exceptions to this rule as there are various Gemaras that allow one to wet clothes on Shabbos. The Rishonim offer several explanations: Tosfot Shabbos 111 s.v. Hai writes that wetting is only cleaning if the garment was previously dirty but it seems like the Rashbam argues in Tosfot 120 s.v. noten. Tosfos Shabbos 111 s.v. hai also suggests that wetting is not considered cleaning if it is done in a way that soils the garment. Hagahot Maimoniyot Shabbos 22:80 says that wetting is only considered cleaning if the individual had intent to clean. </ref>
## Wetting a garment <ref> Wetting a non-leather garment is Melabain according to the Mishna on Shabbos 142. There are exceptions to this rule as there are various Gemaras that allow one to wet clothes on Shabbos. The Rishonim offer several explanations: Tosfot Shabbos 111 s.v. Hai writes that wetting is only cleaning if the garment was previously dirty but it seems like the Rashbam argues in Tosfot 120 s.v. noten. Tosfos Shabbos 111 s.v. hai also suggests that wetting is not considered cleaning if it is done in a way that soils the garment. Hagahot Maimoniyot Shabbos 22:80 says that wetting is only considered cleaning if the individual had intent to clean. </ref>
## scrubbing a garment and <br />## squeezing a wet garment.# Another issue that arises is dusting off a garment.<ref> Gemara Shabbos 147. Tosfos s.v Hana’er Talito says that this is only an issue when it comes to wet dirt, while Rashi there argues that it even applies to dry dirt. </ref> While the Gemara says that ruling only applies to new, black, garments whose cleanliness you care about, the Achronim point out that those rules are only a function of how concerned a person is about their clothing<ref> Aruch Hashulchan 302:3, Biur Halacha 302:1 s.v. aleha </ref>. Therefore, today when most people care about the appearance of their clothing, especially their Shabbos clothing, we must assume that it is prohibited to dust off the clothing.<ref> The 39 Melachos (p. 709). Rabbi Ribiat quotes Biur Halacha 302:1 s.v. lechush that one may be lenient by light colored garments and brush off the dust with a shinui </ref>
## scrubbing a garment and <br />## squeezing a wet garment.# Another issue that arises is dusting off a garment.<ref> Gemara Shabbos 147. Tosfos s.v Hana’er Tallito says that this is only an issue when it comes to wet dirt, while Rashi there argues that it even applies to dry dirt. </ref> While the Gemara says that ruling only applies to new, black, garments whose cleanliness you care about, the Achronim point out that those rules are only a function of how concerned a person is about their clothing<ref> Aruch Hashulchan 302:3, Biur Halacha 302:1 s.v. aleha </ref>. Therefore, today when most people care about the appearance of their clothing, especially their Shabbos clothing, we must assume that it is prohibited to dust off the clothing.<ref> The 39 Melachos (p. 709). Rabbi Ribiat quotes Biur Halacha 302:1 s.v. lechush that one may be lenient by light colored garments and brush off the dust with a shinui </ref>
==In the Mishkan==
==In the Mishkan==
# Melabain was performed in the mishkan in the preparation of the wool that would be used for the curtains. <ref> Rashi Shabbos 73a s.v. Hemelabeno says that the Av Melocho of Melabain that took place in the mishkan was the removing the wool of its impurities. The Rambam Hilchos Shabbos 9:11 argues that the Av Melocho was the bleaching of the wool. The Rambam still agrees that cleaning wool is prohibited since it falls under the Toldah of Mechabeis, laundering. </ref>
# Melabain was performed in the mishkan in the preparation of the wool that would be used for the curtains. <ref> Rashi Shabbos 73a s.v. Hemelabeno says that the Av Melocho of Melabain that took place in the mishkan was the removing the wool of its impurities. The Rambam Hilchos Shabbos 9:11 argues that the Av Melocho was the bleaching of the wool. The Rambam still agrees that cleaning wool is prohibited since it falls under the Toldah of Mechabeis, laundering. </ref>