If you are reading this article, then at least you are the owner of a down product. And the question naturally arose: how to clean and refresh this thing? During wear, not only light-colored down jackets become dirty, but also dark-colored ones and even multi-colored items. Today, many people cannot afford dry cleaning services, and they are afraid to do their own laundry. But there is good news for you - you can wash a down jacket in an automatic washing machine, the main thing is to follow certain recommendations!
First of all, you should determine whether your particular product can be washed in a machine. To do this, just study the label on the clothing. If there is an icon that allows washing in automatic mode, then we can safely prepare the item for the washing process.
IMPORTANT: Using automatic washing of a down jacket allowed only if there is a corresponding sign on the clothing label
Preparing the product for washing
In order not to spoil the down jacket during automatic machine washing, you must strictly adhere to the following recommendations for preparing these products for cleaning:
- Make sure that there is nothing left in your pockets; money and keys must be taken out.
- If the down jacket has a hood and/or fur collar, they should be unfastened.
- Turn the clothes inside out, fasten the existing zippers and buttons so as not to damage the product.
- The quality of the down jacket can be preserved with one little trick - washing the product with a pair of soft tennis balls, but just take not plastic ones, but those that are used for playing tennis. Experts say they will prevent the formation of lint balls and will not damage the balance of the machine's drum.
Choice of product
Choosing the right detergent for washing is very important, since not every powder can cope with the laundry tasks, at the same time wash the item well, without leaving streaks after drying. The duck or goose down that fills the jacket tends to form clumps; to avoid this, choose mild detergents. It is best to use special liquid detergents that come in bottles or capsules. It would be even better if the packaging indicates that this detergent is suitable for delicates or woolen items. An average of 30 ml of liquid is enough for one item, unless a different dosage is recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
ADVICE: If the down jacket is heavily soiled or has greasy and old stains, it is recommended to increase dosage detergent used up to 60 ml
Selecting a washing machine mode
In order not to spoil the down jacket, eliminating the possibility of the formation of fluff lumps, and the down jacket retains its airiness, you should choose for washing delicate mode using low temperatures (30-40°), for example “Delicate wash”. This mode will allow you not to damage your clothes, while all dirt will be washed away. Almost all modern models of washing machines have this mode. The only thing to consider is that this mode will require more time than that used for regular daily washing.
TIP: If there are no cars in the modelIn addition to the above modes, you can use the “Woolb".
What not to do
We’ve sorted out the basic recommendations, but there are a few more tips on what you shouldn’t do if you want to not only wash a down jacket, but also preserve its quality and appearance.
IMPORTANT! We only put one down jacket in the car; you cannot add other jackets or other items, even small ones, otherwise the item may not wash well.
You should not use granular laundry detergent; it is much more difficult to rinse out and is likely to leave behind white residue that is very difficult to get rid of even after several repeated rinses.
You should not wash a down jacket in an automatic machine if there is fluff sticking out of it in places, or if there is damage to the fabric, even if it is small. It is better to wash such a jacket by hand or resort to cleaning with a brush.
Some tips and lifehacks
In clothes, the collars, pocket areas and cuffs are most often and most heavily soiled, so it is recommended to pre-wash these areas with laundry soap or dishwashing detergent. You can even apply soap to your clothes and leave it there for half an hour before washing it in the machine.The same advice is also suitable if there are greasy and old stains on clothes.
If washed and dried incorrectly, down products may develop an unpleasant odor reminiscent of animal odor. In this case, the jacket will have to be washed again; instead of powder, we will use fabric softener. Next, we dry the down jacket for two days, preferably on the balcony, and then dry it in the apartment.
It turns out that washing a down jacket yourself, without resorting to dry cleaning services, is quite possible. The process is completely simple and does not require special skills or additional funds, you just need to follow the above recommendations, and your favorite down jacket will delight you for many years to come.
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