How to clean a jacket at home

Costumes entered human life as an independent attribute. Shirt, jeans and a jacket on top. The owner of such an outfit immediately becomes stylish. The item needs to be looked after. But what to do if it gets dirty? You cannot wash it, because the clothes will become deformed. Dry cleaning is expensive. Let's look at ways to care for your jacket to keep it looking elegant.

Dry cleaning

The method is very simple, suitable for removing dust particles, threads and other small debris. Suitable for daily use. To use, you must meet the following conditions:

1. Take a product brush and clean the surface of the jacket

IMPORTANT! For convenience, it is better to put the item on a hard place. This could be a table, an ironing board, or the like.

2. Go over the item with a fabric roller. This way you can remove the lint and give the product a “second wind”.

After the procedures, hang the outfit on a trempel so that it is level. 2-3 hours is enough.

Wet wash

If dirt cannot be removed by dry cleaning, then you need to use a wet wash. We list methods that can help.

Method 1. Soap solution:

• Grate on a fine grater;
• Throw the resulting shavings into warm water;
• Wipe the contaminated area with a soft washcloth;
• Rinse the area;
• A clean rag will be needed to dry the jacket.

Method 2. Potatoes:

• Wash the potatoes and cut them in half
• Three of them pollution
• We go over these places with a sponge, after dipping it in clean water.

Dry cleaning

Here we are not talking about professional processing of things, but about a small home installation.

To use this tool, follow one of the tips.

Method 1

1 liter of cold water should be filled with a spoon of ammonia. Dip a washcloth (cotton wool) into the solution. We walk through contaminated areas. Afterwards you need to use a dry cloth. Then dry the product.

IMPORTANT! Clothes outdoors will immediately lose their smell and dry quickly. You can dry it indoors, but it is not advisable.

Method 2

• Fill the container with vinegar and water in a ratio of 1:2;
• Warm it up a little;
• Dip a cotton pad into the resulting mixture;
• We treat the problem area.

Method 3

Special kits are designed for cleaning outerwear without additional purposes. Follow the instructions that came with the kit.

Machine washable

A washing machine is not the best option for washing jackets. Only a few of them can be so refreshing. Let's consider which products can be put in order in this way.

Clothes made from soft fabric. These include a children's jacket or a women's jacket. To avoid an unpleasant outcome, you should follow the recommendations of the clothing manufacturer.The label contains information about what temperature it should be washed at and whether it can be washed. Some jackets can only be washed by hand.

If you have a product that can be thrown into the washing machine, then follow these recommendations:

• Choose the minimum water temperature (about 30 - 40 degrees);
• Use special modes and a minimum number of spins;
• Dry the product on a hanger;
• 2 Caring for different materials.

Features of caring for different fabrics

Not all materials can be washed or cleaned using the methods described above. An individual approach is important for the following types:

Leather

Mix liquid soap, ammonia and water. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and wipe the dirty area.

Important! To avoid damaging the skin, you should use non-sharp tools. A soft cloth or cotton wool is acceptable.

Suede

Cleaning in a washing machine is not allowed. Suede does not tolerate water, so dry wash only is required. You can also clean with a suede brush.

Stains on suede can be removed using the following methods:

• Ammonia is applied to the sponge and cleaning is performed;
• Dilute 1 small spoon of baking soda with 200 ml of milk.

Heavily contaminated surfaces can be cleaned using shampoo for suede shoes. A solution is prepared and brushed over the fabric.

Wool

The most “elite” fabric. Wet cleaning with little wetting is ideal. The washing machine is no exception. Can be washed, but at the lowest temperature and without spinning.

Important! Hot water will ruin the fabric and jacket. It is worth remembering that such a jacket requires careful handling. Aggressive substances are also contraindicated.

You can clean it with warm soapy water. Stains are removed using salt, potatoes and vinegar.

Removing stains of various origins.

Jacket owners may encounter the following types of stains:

Greasy places

When outerwear is worn for a long time, the process of salting occurs and it loses its original appearance. You can fix it in the following way:

• The item is placed on a hard surface. The main condition is that it be smooth;
• Blot the cotton wool with gasoline and apply it to the spots where stains are visible;
• Prepare a mixture of ammonia. To do this, take a liter of water per tablespoon of alcohol. Thoroughly wipe areas that have previously been wiped;
• Iron the areas where there were previously stains.

Note! You need to iron through gauze.

Within 5 hours the jacket will dry and the smell of fuel will disappear.

Grease stain

The problem area is sprinkled with salt and rubbed until the stain disappears. If the jacket is silk, use a mixture of salt and ammonia.

Berries and fruits

Hot water is ideal for dealing with such stains. You can also use hot milk or hydrogen peroxide diluted in water. (a teaspoon of peroxide for half a glass of water). Then rinse the area with cold water.

Care tips and advice

• After each wearing of the jacket, it must be cleaned. Brush and roller;
• Remove stains immediately after they appear. Fresh ones are easier to remove and have not yet entered the fabric;
• For long-term storage, it is better to stock up on a cover;
• It is better to take it to the dry cleaner if the jacket is made of luxury fabric or you are not sure that you can clean it yourself.

Now you know how to care for your jacket. This is not a complicated procedure. And often there is no need to run to the dry cleaner to take your clothes. Stains are easy to remove, the main thing is to remove them on time.