Delicate attitude and no rush: how to wash a cashmere coat at home?

Cashmere coats are deservedly popular. They are light, warm, elegant and always at the peak of fashion.

To maintain a pleasant appearance, cashmere requires appropriate care. This rather capricious fabric does not tolerate high temperatures and aggressive influences.

How to wash a cashmere coat at home and is it possible to do without washing it directly? To clean a cashmere product without damaging its shape, color and structure, you must follow certain recommendations.

How can you clean cashmere outerwear?

Dry cleaning, machine washing, hand washing, dry cleaning are possible options that will help bring cashmere clothes into proper shape.

To decide on an option, you should start by studying the manufacturer's label, sewn to the product. In each individual case, only she will provide comprehensive information on caring for the item.

Cashmere is an expensive fabric. Sometimes manufacturers add cheaper natural and synthetic fibers to coats.

If the tag contains mention of other materials added to the fabric structure:

• viscose,
• nylon,
• wool,

This will make caring for the item a little easier.

The manufacturer may allow delicate washing in a washing machine, dry cleaning or hand washing; the exact care parameters are outlined in the form of symbols on the coat label.

Coats made from natural fabrics do not like exposure to water. After water procedures, the item shrinks, losing its shape, sloppy pellets may form on the surface, which spoils the appearance.

How to prepare a product for washing?

The rules for preparing a cashmere coat for washing are identical to the rules for any outerwear:

• carefully study the instructions for cleaning the product on the label;
• unfasten the fur, remove the belt and overhead decorative elements;
• check the internal and external pockets and remove all items from them;
• remove visible stains;
• When machine washing clothes, fasten all the buttons and zippers, turn them inside out and place them in a special laundry bag.

If you don't have a laundry bag, use a regular white duvet cover. Additionally, before washing, you can use a sticky clothes roller to go over the entire surface of the coat. He will remove:

• small hairs,
• hairs,
• threads

The collar, pockets, cuffs and lining should also be refreshed using a soft brush lightly moistened with water.

How to properly wash by hand?

Hand washing a cashmere coat is quite a painstaking task, but the result is worth it. It is important to observe the temperature regime, gentle force of influence, and the quality of rinses.

The algorithm for washing a cashmere coat by hand is as follows:

• Pour warm water into a sufficiently large container, the temperature of which does not exceed 30°C;
• dissolve the detergent, do not add bleach;
• completely immerse the clothing in water, lightly pressing the fabric with your hands;
• leave for twenty minutes;
• with smooth movements of the palms along the surface of the fabric from top to bottom, walk over the entire product, squeezing and rubbing is not allowed;
• particularly contaminated areas can be brushed with a soft brush or sponge;
• rinse the coat several times, thereby removing any remaining detergent;
• drain all the water, lightly press the item, getting rid of excess liquid;
• spread out on a horizontal surface, laying it on a cotton cloth or towel, changing them as they get wet.

Water for washing and rinsing cashmere items should be at the same temperature, otherwise the material is deformed and shrinks.

Can it be washed in a washing machine?

If the product label allows machine washing, it means that the manufacturer has provided this cleaning option, and strict adherence to the requirements of the pictograms will preserve the appearance and refresh the item.

The process of washing a cashmere coat in a machine includes several steps:

• this item is washed alone, there should be no other clothes in the drum;
• pour liquid washing gel into the special compartment of the machine, be sure to add conditioner - it will soften the cashmere fabric after washing;
• there is no need to pre-soak the product;
• select one of the following washing modes – “hand”, “delicate” or “wool”, turning off the spin function;
• maximum water temperature thirty degrees;
• the coat must be rid of the slightest traces of washing liquids, otherwise unsightly stains will remain; for this, use an additional rinse or the “rinse+” mode;
• After washing is completed, the clothes are laid out on a horizontal surface, pressing lightly, and blotted from excess water with a terry towel.

For information on how to wash coats made from other materials, read section.

Dry clean without washing

This cleaning method involves the use of dry substances and solutions, minimizing contact of the fabric with water.

After preliminary preparation of the coat for cleaning, shake it several times, getting rid of small debris and dust, place it on hangers in a vertical position, and fasten it.

For dry cleaning, use a soft bristled brush or sponge.. You can lightly moisten it with water and carefully clean the entire surface of the product with gentle movements from top to bottom:

1. Dishwashing detergent can help remove greasy stains: apply a drop of it to the dirty area, wait a few minutes, then easily wipe with a cotton pad.
2. The same stains on light cashmere fabric can be removed with talcum powder. The algorithm is as follows: pour a thick layer of talcum powder onto the dirty area, leave for a couple of hours, and clean with a brush. Talc can be replaced with salt.
3. Contaminants from coffee and tea are removed with a mixture of glycerin and ammonia in a 2:1 ratio.After applying the composition to the stain, blot the area with a damp sponge.
4. Lipstick marks can be removed with alcohol.
5. Stains left by ink are removed with soda, a little water is added to it, turning it into a paste, applied to the ink mark and left for ten to fifteen minutes, then brushed off and wiped with a damp sponge.

After cleaning the contaminated surface, the coat should be allowed to dry, carefully smoothing the fibers of the fabric in the affected area so that it does not differ from the rest of the material.

How to dry?

It is important not only to carefully follow the recommendations for washing cashmere clothes. Properly organized drying of the product is also of great importance.

A few simple tips will help you complete the coat cleaning process without any problems:

• after washing, spread a large terry towel on a flat surface (table or floor) and place the item on it;
• straighten all the folds and bends, giving the clothes the required shape;
• Use a cotton cloth to blot the entire surface of the product, pressing;
• periodically change the towel and cloth to dry ones;
• hang the almost dry coat on wide hangers and dry it in a vertical position;
• You can iron this item from the inside out through damp gauze;
• Steaming is carried out without touching the surface of the clothing with the iron.

In addition, there are three limitations to remember:

• Do not dry coats using heaters or hair dryers;
• the item should not be in direct sunlight or in a draft;
• It is prohibited to dry wet cashmere items vertically.

It is best to store a cashmere coat in a special case; it will protect the material from the adhesion of small particles, dust, and contact with other things.

Video on the topic

The video will show you how to dry clean a coat and wash it by hand:

Conclusion

The basic principle to follow when washing a cashmere coat at home is no rush. Capricious material requires a delicate attitude, but pays for it with a long period of impeccable service.

Methodical implementation of all points corresponding to the type of cleaning of the product guarantees a successful result.