Housewives on a note: how to wash a down jacket by hand and not ruin it?

Down jacket is a popular and suitable clothing for the cold season. Caring for her includes washing.

The most delicate cleaning method is hand wash. In this case, it is important to act so that the product does not lose its shape and appearance.

Is it possible and how to properly wash a down jacket manually at home without streaks and so that the fluff does not get lost?

Do-it-yourself preparation for washing

Before washing your jacket, you need to prepare it. This is the first step in cleaning and includes the following:

1. Detachment of removable parts (edging, hood, liner).
2. Fastening of all zippers on the product.
3. Checking pockets - cleaning all contents out of them.
4. Determination of the most stained areas.
5. The choice of household chemicals.

Washing your jacket by hand allows you to do cleaning in a gentler way than using a washing machine.

Detergent selection

The complexity of choosing a detergent is associated with the composition of the thing and the complexity of rinsing. Regular powder is not suitable for a jacket, as it often leaves on the product stains and characteristic light divorces... They can be removed only with additional cleaning.

Alternative options are:

• liquid concentrates;
• preparations intended for washing wool products;
• powders intended for washing machines (they form relatively little foam), so they can only be used if there are no other options.

For lightly soiled washing liquid colorless soap can be used... It is not as effective as special products, but it allows you to clean the item in the absence of other options.

If the selected detergent is not intended directly for down jackets, then its amount should be reduced by a third relative to that recommended by the manufacturer.

From stains

Bleach and stain removers are banned.... If bleach is required for tough stains, you will need to lengthen the soak time or wash several times.

Procedure rules

There are several ways to wash your jacket. It is best to wash your jacket upright. This allows a good cleaning of the outer surface of the jacket, minimizing the penetration of detergent into the interior of the garment.

Also it is not advisable to use air conditionerswhich, like detergents, can lead to white streaks on fabrics.

Plain with soaking

To wash a bulky, heavily soiled down jacket, you need a large basin or bath.

Water is collected in a prepared container with a temperature of no more than 40 ° C, preferably 30 ° C... A mild detergent is added and diluted thoroughly in water.

The jacket is soaked for about half an hour. The duration of this stage depends on the degree of contamination of the item. Pre-heavily soiled areas (cuffs, pockets, collar, etc.) can be brushed with laundry soap.

This type of washing is more suitable for jackets with artificial rather than natural filling.

Vertical

In cases where the thing is not very dirty, and the insulation is feather and down, you can wash the down jacket by hand in a vertical way.

Procedure:

1. Place the jacket on the hanger above the bathroom.
2. Moisten the outer surface by directing a stream of water (30 ° C) from the shower hose at an angle downward.
3. Lather the jacket with a brush, paying special attention to heavily soiled areas.
4. Wipe the jacket with a brush.
5. Rinse the detergent off under the shower jet, directing the water downward at an angle

If there is a fur edge on the winter jacket

Many down jackets have a fur trim. Fur washing can be done manually or dry cleaned... For this, use only a liquid detergent.

In case of heavy dirt, the fur should be unfastened from the jacket, pre-soaked in lukewarm water with a detergent diluted in it. Rinse the fur edge in cold water.

You can't wring out the fur, it is quite enough just to shake it slightly, and after drying, comb it in two directions:

• against the growth of wool;
• by the growth of wool.

You can fasten the fur to the down jacket only after both it and the jacket have dried.

Fabric stains: causes and options for eliminating the defect

Such circumstances can lead to whitish marks on the fabric:

1. Jacket is not rinsed thoroughly enough.
2. Improper drying.
3. Using an unsuitable detergent.
4. Poor quality padding and outer material in the jacket.

Preventing streaks is much easier than dealing with them later... If stains have already arisen, then cleaning the stains can be done in several ways:

1. The item needs to be rinsed again. This must be done very carefully, washing out the remaining detergent from the insulation.

   After that, the jacket is dried according to all the rules, shaking it periodically.

2. You can avoid overwashing by using hydrogen peroxide.

   A sponge moistened with this product is gently carried over the white spots. This cleaning option is not suitable for white down jackets.

3. Coat streaks can be removed with a vinegar solution. It is bred in equal proportions. Moisten a napkin with a solution and wipe the stains.
4. Grease stains and yellow streaks on the surface of a down jacket can be removed with a liquid dish soap. To do this, perform the following actions:
   • apply the detergent with a sponge to the stain;
   • stand for several minutes;
   • wash off the product with water;
   • dry the thing.

How to dry?

It is best to dry a hand-washed jacket upright. For this, the down jacket is hung on a trempel in a dry room with good air circulation.

A basin is placed on the floor under a wet thing or an oilcloth is spread to collect flowing water... You should not lay out the down jacket horizontally to dry it: the thing will not dry out.

During drying down jacket, it should be shaken to prevent the filler from lumping. In the event that lumps are found, they must be carefully disassembled with your hands, evenly distributing the jacket filler.

It is forbidden to place the jacket during the drying period:

• near fire;
• on a heating radiator;
• in a horizontal position;
• in a damp room;
• under a hot hair dryer;
• in direct sunlight.

Do not iron the product... Most models do not need ironing. If outwardly the thing looks wrinkled, you can use vertical steaming when setting the temperature on the iron to no more than 110 ° C.

With the correct placement of the product, it will take two days to completely dry.

General recommendations

Washing your insulated jacket by hand will be easier if you follow these recommendations

1. It is advisable to clean the down jacket immediately after the end of the season, without leaving it for six months, so that the dirt does not eat in.
2. Do not use hot water for washing and rinsing.
3. The down jacket should be stored in a dry, dark place on a hanger, in a breathable cover.
4. Only completely dry items should be stored.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to wash a down jacket well by hand. This is a time-consuming process.but the result is worth it.

By adhering to the recommendations above, everyone will be able to wash their down jacket correctly.