Detailed instructions on how to wash a down jacket in an automatic washing machine without balls

In the unpredictable Russian climate, down jackets are always popular among urban and rural residents.

They are light and retain heat well, but they are considered to be very difficult to care for, and dry cleaning is indispensable.

Sometimes this is true, but in most cases the problem can be solved on your own.

Washing a down jacket without balls at home, following simple recommendations, will preserve its appearance. About, how to wash a down jacket in an automatic washing machine without balls, we will tell you in the article.

Can this be done if there are no balls?

It is a common belief that down products must be washed. with tennis balls, without which the jacket cannot return its original beauty.

Modern washing machines have many operating modes and a flexible system of settings. Thanks to new features, they delicately handle any (natural or artificial) filling, and allow you to answer in the affirmative the question of washing down outerwear without balls.

Automatic washing of a down jacket will not damage the filling if you exercise the necessary care. Manufacturers recommend washing your jacket no more than twice a season (to maintain the quality of the filling).

Advantages and disadvantages

Washing a down product at home without balls has its own undoubted advantages:

1. Extending the performance of the washing machine.The balls absorb water and during operation begin to hit the drum walls unevenly.

   Washing without balls produces less noise and preserves the life of household appliances.

2. Eliminating the possibility of additional contamination. New balls sometimes shed, and used ones create stains that are difficult to remove (for example, from grass).

   Tips about soaking balls in boiling water and chlorine-containing detergent turn washing a down jacket into a multi-level, time-extended procedure.

3. Special laundry balls are not found in every store (and not in every locality). Rarely does anyone take care of such little things in advance.

Disadvantages when washing a down jacket in an automatic machine without balls arise if you do not follow the rules. The unpleasant consequence of ignoring is:

1. Loss of the item’s shape due to uneven, lumpy distribution of the filler.
2. Stains on fabric.
3. Unpleasant odor from compacted and long-dried fluff.

In all other cases, washing a down jacket in a washing machine without balls is allowed if it does not have permanent parts with fur or leather.

Preparatory measures

Simple, time-consuming steps will help improve your washing results:

1. Remove the fur collar and belt with metal buckle (if these parts are present in a particular model). Large metal parts can oxidize and damage the machine drum.
2. Remove all contents from your pockets - hardly anyone will be happy with a washed bill or flash drive, and small items that fall out can ruin the filter.
3. If necessary, wash away heavy stains with laundry soap (usually on the cuffs, collar and hem).
4. Fasten buttons, snaps, Velcro and zippers.
5. Turn the jacket inside out to protect small parts from damage.

Washing rules

In order not to damage the down jacket when washing without balls, use the following recommendations:

1. Choice of product. Special detergents for washing down jackets (liquid or gel) are suitable. Standard (dry) powder washes away the water-repellent impregnation of the fabric, destroys the structure of the filler and is poorly washed out, leaving behind whitish divorces.
2. Washing limit. Regardless of the volume of the drum, the down jacket is washed separately from other things; No pre-soaking is necessary.
3. Cleaning the detergent drawer. Make sure that there are no residues of regular detergents in the container.
4. Washing mode. Many modern units are equipped with a program for washing down items. In all other cases, choose a mode with a washing temperature of up to 30C° (delicate, gentle, for silk or woolen clothes). It will take one or two rinses to remove soap residue.
5. Spin. The down jacket is not wrung out by hand. Moisture is removed using a gentle spin mode (no more than 600-800 rpm).
6. Additionally. Sometimes a towel is placed along with the down jacket so that the item does not swell during the washing process.

How to dry a jacket correctly?

The down jacket will return to its original appearance if When drying, follow these steps::

1. The jacket is turned right side out, shaken well and hung on hangers with the pockets turned out.
2. The main condition is good air circulation, ensuring uniform drying.

   From time to time, the jacket is shaken and turned inside out to initially distribute the filler.

3. A down jacket cannot be dried horizontally (with the exception of a special dryer).
4. The process also cannot be accelerated by using a battery, hair dryer or heating devices. Such an attempt will lead to damage to the protective properties of the fabric and loss of the thermal insulation properties of the filling.
5. Air drying takes a long time and is not the optimal method. If handled carelessly, the filler often clumps into clumps, takes a long time to dry, and acquires an unpleasant odor.

Read about how to properly dry a down jacket or down jacket after washing. Here.

Drying in an automatic machine with the following restrictions is considered technologically correct:

1. The drying mode for synthetic products is suitable. At 30C° the process takes approximately 3 hours.
2. You can add a couple of dry towels along with your jacket to absorb moisture.
3. At the end of the program, the down jacket is shaken and hung on hangers to air.

Sometimes after drying the down jacket looks wrinkled. In this case, it is carefully smoothed with a steamer or iron (in silk processing mode), but only if this is permitted by the manufacturer.

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Conclusion

Most of our compatriots have down jackets in their wardrobes - comfortable, practical and warm.

The simple tips outlined above will help you wash your jacket correctly. without balls and preserve the appearance and heat-protective properties of your favorite winter clothes.

In order not to harm the product, it is first recommended to study the label with care and washing instructions.