How to wash a down jacket?

Almost everyone in the winter wardrobe has a down jacket, which is convenient and practical for everyday wear, and also has an affordable price. Wash down jacket can be a variety of ways: dry clean, in a washing machine or manually. So that the product does not lose its original appearance, you should follow simple instructions.

The down jacket can have goose, swan, duck or eider down as a filler. These jackets usually have a tag with a mark. "Down", but such an inscription can be found very rarely. Usually such clothes are filled not only with down, but also with a feather. Then they have a tag with the inscription "Feather". These are the products that need a delicate wash. For example, jackets with a duck feather are known for long-term socks, if they are properly washed and dried.

A down jacket needs to be prepared before washing, no matter what method will be used. It is necessary to adhere to several recommendations of experts:

• First you need to carefully inspect the product to identify highly polluted places.
• Before washing it is necessary to unfasten the fur.
• The product should be fastened with a zipper and all buttons. Subject to the rules after washing on the jacket, there will be no divorce.

• If the jacket has non-removable accessories, then you should use the material. It is enough just to wrap them in plastic.
• Next, the product must be turned inside out.
• If the down jacket is slightly soiled only in some places, then you should not use a general wash, it is enough just to fix the stains.

The safest way to wash a down jacket is manually. It is ideal for lightly soiled clothing. The washing process must be very delicate. The main recommendations are:

• So that after washing on the jacket does not remain a divorce, it is worth refusing to use washing powder. First you need to purchase a special tool that is intended for washing delicate clothes. It is necessary to give preference to the means in a liquid form. A good alternative is shampoo hair.
• You must first apply the tool to contaminated sites. The cuffs, elbows and collar are usually the most dirty. Then these places should be stuck, using a clothes brush.

• If the product is practically clean, you can perform washing in an upright position. The jacket must be hung on a hanger and cleaned with a brush.
• For heavily soiled jackets, you can use a bath. The product must be placed horizontally in the bathroom, before typing water and adding liquid means. So that the thing is well soaked off, you need to soak it for about half an hour. Next, you should clean the product with a brush.
• The water temperature should be warm, but not higher than 40 degrees.
• Rinsing down jackets should be carried out in a vertical position. It should be hung on a hanger and washed under a strong shower stream. This method of rinsing eliminates the possibility of divorce after drying.
• In order for the down to not fall down during hand washing, the jacket must be shaken off from time to time.

Experts recommend washing clothes with downy filler by hand, but in case of heavy dirt you can use a washing machine. Please note that modern models usually have a special mode for washing clothes with down. If there is no such program, then you can select the mode for wool or delicate fabrics. A few simple rules are listed below:

• Before washing it is necessary to set the correct water temperature. It should be no higher than 40 degrees.
• Down jacket should be washed separately. Before you put the thing in the drum, it must be carefully folded.

• Liquid should be poured into the powder compartment and the washing program should be started.
• Rinsing should be done twice, because the down jacket refers to heavy and bulky things. If there is an additional rinse program, then you can use it or once again choose washing, but not pouring liquid powder into the machine.
• An important element are tennis balls, they allow down to maintain its original appearance. They are placed in the drum during washing and rinsing. It is worth buying soft and big balls of a light shade. Pre-worth to pour them with hot water to check if they do not shed.

When the rinsing of the feather jacket is completed, it is worth scrolling it again in the machine in delicate spin mode, with the balls still present in the drum. Power should not exceed 800 revolutions per minute. During drying, the product should be in a vertical position. It is best to hang it on a hanger. If possible, better to dry outside or on the balcony. If the down jacket is left in the bathroom, it will dry for a very long time, since the humidity in the room is high enough. In a room, a thing dries faster: for example, it can be hung on the back of a chair.

Many of the fair sex prefer light outerwear. Sometimes ordinary washing can not cope with stains. Also it is necessary to take into account the structure of spots and the degree of contamination.

In this case, it is worth buying in a specialized store stain removers, which are designed for down products. The tool must be applied to the stain, and then it should be rubbed into the fabric in a circular motion, starting from the edges of the stain and ending in the middle. After half an hour the spots should be rinsed. Each stain remover manufacturer provides instructions that you must read before using.

To get rid of greasy stains, you will need dishwashing detergent and salt. Experts recommend applying salt to the place of pollution immediately after its formation. Salt does not always help to get rid of the stain immediately, but the washing process is greatly simplified. If you use dishwashing detergent to fight stains, then you should drop a little on the stain and beat it up to form a foam using a sponge. Leaving the product for 20 minutes, then you need to remove the foam and rinse under normal water.

To remove rust from a down jacket, vinegar or lemon juice should be used, since it is acid that can cope with it. It is necessary to take a tampon, wet it in vinegar or lemon juice, and treat the stain. Rinse off with plenty of water.

To get rid of blood stains, it is worth taking hydrogen peroxide. This tool can also be used to remove other stains.

If you cannot determine what caused the stain, or if the pollution is very strong, then it is better to turn to experts for help - to turn in dry cleaning clothes. Modern dry cleaners are equipped with modern technologies for high-quality washing and drying. In dry cleaners, workers follow instructions using the best technology.

From the following video you will learn 10 important points for proper washing of a down jacket at home.