Note to housewives: how to wash a down jacket by hand without ruining it?

A down jacket is a popular and suitable clothing for the cold season. Caring for it includes washing.

The most delicate cleaning method is hand washing. At the same time, it is important to act so that the product does not lose its shape and appearance.

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

Preparing a product for washing with your own hands

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

1. Detachment of removable parts (edges, hood, lining).
2. Fastening all zippers on the product.
3. Checking pockets - removing all contents from them.
4. Determination of the most dirty areas.
5. Choosing household chemicals.

Washing your jacket by hand allows for a gentler cleaning experience than using a washing machine.

Selection of detergent

The difficulty in choosing a detergent is related to the composition of the item and the difficulty of rinsing it. Regular jacket powder is not suitable, since it often leaves on the product spots and characteristic light divorces. They can only be removed with additional cleaning.

The following options may serve as an alternative:

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

For minor stains, wash Liquid colorless soap can be used. It is not as effective as special products, but it allows you to clean an item if there are no 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 prohibited. If you need to use bleach for difficult stains, you will have to increase the soaking time of the jacket or wash it several times.

Rules for performing the procedure

There are several options for washing a jacket. It is best to wash your jacket in a vertical position. This allows you to thoroughly clean the outer surface of the jacket, minimizing the penetration of detergent into the inside of the product.

Also It is not advisable to use air conditioners, which, like washing powders, can lead to white streaks on fabric.

Regular with soaking

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

Fill the prepared container with water at a temperature of no more than 40? C, preferably 30? C. Add a mild detergent and dilute it thoroughly in water.

Soak the jacket for about half an hour.The duration of this stage depends on the degree of contamination of the item. Preliminarily heavily soiled areas (cuffs, pockets, collar, etc.) can be treated with a brush and laundry soap.

This washing option is more Suitable for jackets with artificial rather than natural filling.

Vertical

In cases where the item is not very dirty and the insulation is feather and down, you can wash the down jacket by hand vertically.

Procedure:

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

If there is a fur edge on a winter jacket

Many down jackets have fur trim. Washing fur Can be done manually or by dry cleaning. To do this, use only liquid detergent.

If heavily soiled, the fur should be unfastened from the jacket and pre-soaked in lukewarm water with a detergent diluted in it. The fur edge should be rinsed in cold water.

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

• against hair growth;
• by wool growth.

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

Stains on fabric: causes and options for eliminating the defect

The following circumstances can lead to whitish marks on fabric:

1. Not rinsing the jacket thoroughly enough.
2. Incorrect drying.
3. Using the wrong detergent.
4. Poor quality filling and outer material in the jacket.

Preventing divorces is much easier than dealing with them later. If stains have already appeared, then stains can be cleaned in several ways:

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

   After this, the jacket is dried according to all the rules, shaking occasionally.

2. You can avoid over-washing by using hydrogen peroxide.

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

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

How to dry?

It is best to dry a hand-washed jacket in an upright position. To do this, hang the down jacket on a trempel in a dry room with good air circulation.

Place a basin or oilcloth on the floor under the wet item to collect the draining water.. You should not lay out a down jacket horizontally to dry it: the item will not dry out.

During drying down jacket, it should be shaken so that the filler does not form lumps. If lumps are found, they must be carefully disassembled by hand, evenly distributing the jacket filling.

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

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

The product should not be ironed. Most models do not need ironing. If the item looks wrinkled in appearance, you can use vertical steaming when setting the temperature on the iron to no more than 110? C.

If the product is placed correctly, it will take two days to dry completely.

General recommendations

Washing an 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 become embedded.
2. It is prohibited to use hot water for washing and rinsing.
3. The down jacket should be stored in a dry, dark place on hangers, in a breathable cover.
4. Only completely dried items should be stored.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to wash a down jacket well by hand. This is a labor-intensive process that will take a lot of time, but the result is worth it.

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