Valuable tips on how to wash a down jacket in an automatic washing machine and by hand without streaks
Down jackets and down jackets are the most common types of winter outerwear with a high level of thermal insulation.
Like any other wardrobe item, winter jackets require special care. During everyday use of down jackets, various stains and an unpleasant smell of sweat appear on them, which should be disposed of in a timely manner.
The process of washing outerwear is not an easy job. In this review, we will look at why stains appear, how to properly prepare and wash the down jacket in the washing machine and on your hands, so that there are no streaks left on it, the fluff does not bunch up, and the product does not lose its external beauty.
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Reasons for the appearance of white streaks on the product
White stains on the seams, as well as in the area where the filling of a winter jacket is churned, often form when the detergent is not completely rinsed out during the washing process.
There may be other reasons for this problem:
improper drying of the down jacket;- leaving the washed item in the washing machine for a long time in a crumpled state;
- poor quality of the jacket's filling, which can become stained during the washing process and leave marks on the outer fabric of the product;
- insufficient rinsing;
- incorrect washing mode;
- using regular washing powder;
- high percentage of salt content in water used for washing;
- dirty washing machine drum;
- failure of the washing machine, during which the selected washing program may be lost.
Before loading the down jacket into the washing machine, necessary choose the right detergent for washing, pre-prepare the product for the upcoming treatment, select the appropriate washing program and rinsing mode, and also wash the dirty parts of the washing machine.
Instructions for washing at home to avoid stains
In order to properly wash a winter down jacket, it is necessary to follow a number of important rules, starting from preparing the product for washing and choosing a detergent, ending with proper drying. Only in this case can you prevent the appearance of streaks and not spoil the filler.
Preparing a winter jacket
Before loading your winter jacket into the washing machine, it must first be prepared as follows:
- Remove all debris from pockets, especially small crumbs, seeds, etc.
- Unfasten the hood and fur trims.
- Turn the product inside out along with the sleeves.
You also need to fasten all the buttons and zippers on the jacket.to maintain the shape of the down jacket and not damage the drum of the washing machine.
What to wash with: choosing household chemicals
It is not recommended to use crystallized washing powder for washing down jackets, since its crystals do not always dissolve during the washing process and lead to streaks.
Or means such as:
- Unipooh gel, which does not leave streaks and allows the down filling to be evenly distributed after washing;
- liquid balms in the form of Nordlanda, Clean Home;
- special shampoos such as Wool Shampo, Heitmann;
- other types of gels for delicate fabrics, such as Kao Attak Bio EX, Burti, Laska, etc.
It is not recommended to use various bleaches for washing., since their composition can lead to shedding of the down jacket filler and undesirable coloring of the outer fabric of the product.
Loading into the machine
Load the prepared product into the drum. There is no need to put other things along with the down jacket.
After the jacket is completely placed in the drum, you need to put a few on it tennis balls, which will ensure uniform distribution of the jacket filler during washing and rinsing.
But first you should soak the balls in white for several hours so that during the washing process they do not fade and spoil the jacket. Then you need to pour the detergent into a special compartment.
Mode and temperature
Winter jackets must be washed in the “delicate wash” mode., or “biopuff” at a temperature of 25 to 40 degrees, since an increase in temperature can lead to damage to the filler, after which your favorite down jacket can only be sent for scrap.
To thoroughly rinse your winter jacket from detergent, the intensive rinse program must be repeated several times. Then put it on spin (400-800 rpm, depending on the model of the washing machine).
How to wash by hand?
To wash a down jacket by hand and not spoil the product, you need to:
Hang the jacket on hangers and place it over the bathtub.- Wet the top layer of the down jacket with a shower.
- Using a soft-bristled brush, apply liquid detergent to dirty areas and scrub lightly.
- Thoroughly rinse the soap solution from the product using a shower, directing the stream along a tangential path.
It is important to know that the more thoroughly the soap solution is washed off, the less likely it is that streaks will appear. But it is not recommended to wet the jacket too much when hand washing.
Is there a difference in how to wash a light (white) and a black item?
- To wash a white down jacket, it is recommended to use a detergent for light-colored fabrics.
- Black is for blacks.
- For a colored down jacket - a product that enhances color brightness.
It is not necessary to thoroughly rinse the detergent after this; you can immediately proceed to loading the product into the drum of the washing machine and the next stage of washing.
On black jackets, it is not recommended to pre-treat contaminated areas, since carrying out such a manipulation can lead to a loss of color brightness.
Drying
Proper drying will prevent the appearance of stains on the surface of the treated product and return your favorite down jacket or jacket to use in a short time.
To do this you need:
After finishing washing, remove the product from the machine drum and shake it slightly to loosen any fluff lumps, if any.- Hang the product on a hanger and leave it to dry completely in the open air or in a room with good air ventilation.
- You should periodically shake the jacket and break up any lumps of filler that have formed with your hands.
- To speed up the drying process and prevent the appearance of white streaks, you can vacuum the inside of the jacket by turning on the vacuum cleaner at low speed.
What to do if spots do appear?
If, while following all the rules of washing, rinsing and drying, the result is still divorces appeared, you shouldn’t be upset, as you can get rid of them using the following available means:
- Dampen a clean cloth with 3% hydrogen peroxide and treat problem areas on the product, but do not use it on light and white down jackets.
- Dilute 70% vinegar with water in the same ratio, moisten a clean cloth with the resulting solution and treat any stains that appear after washing. You need to rub until the stains disappear completely.
- Effectively get rid of stains ammonia will help, mixed with cleaning agent in a small amount. Apply the resulting mixture to the stain, rub a little and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Ferry or other dishwashing detergent Easily removes greasy stains.
- Remove yellow stains A strong soap solution will help, which must be applied to problem areas in a targeted manner.
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Conclusion
In this review, we looked at the basic rules and recommendations for effectively washing winter jackets and getting rid of dirt and stains, following which everyone will be able to enjoy clean products and wear their favorite down jackets for many years.
