How to wash a down jacket?

Down jacket - a favorite type of outerwear a large number of people. They are comfortable, fairly light, warm. The only caveat is washing. Wash such a thing should be delicate, so as not to spoil your down jacket.

The wash should begin by examining the label.

It clearly shows exactly how the manufacturer recommends to take care of clothes.

Understand the notation is not difficult, but knowing about them, you will be able to properly return the former look to his down jacket.

The next point is the choice of detergent. Manufacturers of household chemicals offer a huge range.

• Washing powder. Classic, but not the best option. The lack of powder is that it is heavily rinsed out. To get rid of the powder, you have to rinse down jacket more than once. And he does not like it. Otherwise, white stains remain;

• Shampoo. Good, fragrant tool that will get rid of unpleasant odors. Oddly enough, but ordinary shampoos cope well with washing. But for removing complex, eaten spots they are not suitable. It is rather a means for prevention, periodic care;

• Liquid remedy. There are many specialized liquid laundry detergents, which are considered the best choice for washing a down jacket. Just make sure that your chosen product is suitable for use at temperatures up to 40 degrees. Some formulations manifest themselves only when using hot water;

• Capsules Modern solution, which is presented in the form of a capsule with liquid inside. They are thrown directly into the drum, the capsule dissolves and the process of removing contaminants begins. If it is a capsule of a good manufacturer, the result will be canceled;

• Gels. Like liquid formulations, the quality of washing with gel directly depends on the features of this product. A good gel copes with complex stains, and the mixture of questionable manufacturers will not give anything except extra costs and a more or less pleasant smell for the down jacket.

As you understand, the main emphasis in the choice of means should be made on the quality and suitability for use at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees.

To return an attractive and clean look to your down jacket, you can use different ways of washing.

• Wash machine automatic. The easiest option is to throw a down jacket in the machine. Only here it is necessary to choose only delicate modes, suitable means. Do not refuse completely from spinning, although it is often recommended. If the machine does not press the down jacket, you risk seriously spoil the uniform. Another important nuance is the speed of rotation of the drum. Include revs in the range of 400-600 units, but not more. This will allow quality and without harm to wash down his jacket with a typewriter. What mode to wash? Only on delicate - Wool, Synthetics. So you do not harm the down jacket, and can effectively get rid of stains and dirt. Another question - at what temperature. Many advise to choose 40. But in fact, the optimum for down jackets is 30 degrees.

• Wash by hand. It will allow you to get rid of the fear of ruining a down jacket with a typewriter. For washing use shampoos, liquid soap, special gels. But not powders, otherwise white stains will not be avoided. Before soaking down jacket, apply detergent to the most polluted places - sleeves, collar, pockets, elbow area. Wipe the areas with a brush, sponge, rinse with plenty of water. If there are stains, liquid products are applied undiluted, rub with brushes. The most difficult contamination can be manually removed with oxygen-containing compounds to remove stains.Wash by hand can be soaked jacket in a large basin, or by hanging a down jacket on the hangers above the bath. Make a solution with detergent, apply it on the down jacket, go around with sponges, brushes, then rinse thoroughly with water. If you want to soak, keep the down jacket in the water for no more than half an hour. Refuse the conditioner for washing, otherwise it can spoil the clothes.

• Aqua brush It is an eco-friendly, safe and effective way of washing. It is provided by many companies similar to dry cleaners. Unlike dry cleaners, in aqua cleaning only water is used as well as safe biodegradable products. The result fully justifies the investment.

• Dry wash. Dry wash suggests two options. The first is to remove local stains by applying a soap solution to them. Partially wet down jacket will have to, but do not completely immerse it in water. The second option is the use of special compositions for dry washing. Instructions are on the package. Usually, it assumes that you add the powder from the set to the machine, select the Spin or Dry mode, load the down jacket and wait.

If you have a dirty coat collar, use a few ideas.

• You can use ordinary water solution with the addition of detergent. Use a brush or a sponge to work on the collar, wipe thoroughly, then rinse with copious amounts of water;

• If the collar or sleeves are soiled to have shine, prepare a solution of a tablespoon of salt and vinegar, add 0.5 liters of water. Soak a cotton disc in this composition, carefully wipe the stains. After that the stain is rinsed with water;

• In the case of a greasy collar perfectly helps tool for dishes. The fact is that the composition of these funds includes fat breakers. Heat some water, add two teaspoons of the product and mix thoroughly. You will have a mixture in which to dip a sponge and wipe the greasy area. Allow the agent to react by waiting a few minutes. Then take a microfiber cloth, moisten with clean water and remove the soap solution. If the salinity is not completely gone, repeat the procedure.

But to cope with stains, greasy on the jacket with citric acid, acetone and solvents in any case impossible. So you run the risk of permanently ruining your clothes.

If an unpleasant greasy stain has formed on your down jacket, refined gasoline will help get rid of it. To get it is not a problem, but in terms of its effectiveness, this tool cannot be compared with anything.

1. Take a small amount of refined gasoline enough to remove the stain.
2. Using a cotton swab, apply the product onto problem areas, wipe.
3. Now take any adsorbent. It needs to be rubbed into the gasoline-treated area so that all the fat is properly absorbed.
4. Shake off the surface.
5. If the fat trail could not be completely eliminated, repeat the procedure.

The main problem of a down-padded coat during washing procedures is downy down. But the better the clothing itself is made, the less it will have to worry about it.

1. Pooh has the property to clump up in the wash. To avoid or minimize these processes will help ordinary tennis balls. And for the big one. Just before throwing them into the drum, be sure to wash these shells separately. So you get rid of paint. Otherwise, molting balls can tint you down jacket. Being in the typewriter, he beat on the down jacket, beating it. This prevents the formation of lumps.
2. How to replace tennis balls when washing. If there are no balls for tennis, use children's rubber balls. They perform a similar function, plus do not deteriorate when washed. Or go to the household chemicals store selling special plastic balls for washing jackets.They cost a little more, but they are effective.
3. How many balls are needed. The number of balls depends on the size of your jacket. But usually quite literally 3-4 balls.

If, after washing, you notice that it is unpleasant to smell from a down jacket, do not panic. This is caused by poor-quality fluff, or the fact that it is not completely dried out, "choked."

• With a strong stink, only a second wash will help. And try to use fragrant means that will help bring down unpleasant aromas;
• Be careful about drying, be sure to use balls to beat the fluff and not allow lumps to form;
• Do not dry in wet areas, do not put the product on hot batteries;
• The easiest way - aqua-cleaning or dry cleaning.

1. Discard the idea of ​​putting a down jacket on the battery. This supposedly speeds up the drying process, but in fact only harms clothes. So you just ruin your jacket.
2. When drying on hot batteries, near the switched-on stove or oven, the fluff inside can not let the air through, which is why the increased temperature causes rotting processes. The result is a terrible stench.
3. Hang clothes on hangers in the room or on the balcony, let it dry naturally.
4. Periodically beat it by hand, even if the balls were used for washing.
5. Do not put clothes on terry towels, as the drying time will increase significantly and the jacket will again begin to rot.
6. Do not forget to rinse down jacket thoroughly after washing, otherwise stains will remain.
7. Another reason for the appearance of stains - the use of air conditioner for washing. It is also better to refuse it.
8. In the closet down jacket can be removed only when it is completely dry.

Before washing it is recommended to turn out down-padded coats. So you protect the product from possible damage, and do not allow the down to break through the outer seams. Before washing it is recommended to turn out the down jackets. So you protect the product from possible damage, and do not allow the fluff to break through the outer seams.

An important condition - zip all the zippers, close pockets, tighten the gum. This will preserve the original appearance of clothing, even after several active washes.

Based on the reviews of people who were doing the washing of the down jacket, we can draw several conclusions:

1. If you follow all the recommendations set, after washing the down jacket returns its original appearance.
2. There are many nuances of washing, not taking into account which, you can spoil the clothes.
3. The best protection against damage is dry cleaning and akvachistki services.
4. The most crucial moment - protection from churning down. Moreover, the usual tennis balls and special balls for washing a down jacket demonstrate the same efficiency.