How to wash a polyester jacket in a washing machine?

To date, polyester is one of the most popular synthetic fabrics. This wear-resistant material is used for sewing sweaters, trousers, as well as outerwear. A jacket made of such material can be found in almost any wardrobe, because it is a convenient, practical and reliable thing. But to make polyester products last a long time, they did not lose their original appearance, they need to be properly taken care of. How to wash a polyester jacket in a washing machine, take out stains, dry it - we'll figure it out in this article.

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Care tips for polyester

The fabric composition can be different, the product can be made from 100% polyester, and maybe with other types of fabrics, such as cotton. Therefore, recommendations for washing the manufacturer indicates the label of the product. But there are a number of recommendations that you should follow if your thing contains polyester:

• Hot water can damage the fabric structure, things after washing can decrease in size and shed. Therefore, you can not wash with hot water.
• It is not recommended to dry them in a typewriter or to place on heating appliances. Polyester can not be dried under direct sunlight, since ultraviolet rays do not affect it well.
• Do not use bleach and detergents containing chlorine when washing.

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Washing in the automatic machine

Is it possible to wash the polyester jacket in the washing machine? This issue worries many housewives. In most cases, you can do this. But the exact answer to this question you will find on the label of your jacket. Before washing, you need to carefully study it.

If the manufacturer has allowed the washing of polyester jackets in the washing machine, then we will begin:

1. To begin with, we will free the pockets of the product from unnecessary things, especially if the jacket is for children.
2. Unfasten everything that is unfastened, - belt, hood, etc.
3. If there are any stains on the thing, wash them with laundry soap. Fasten all zippers and Velcro, turn the jacket inside out.
4. Set the washing mode. For such things it is better to use a delicate mode.
5. The temperature in most cases is about 40 degrees. If the composition includes cotton, it can be raised to 60 degrees. As a rule, the maximum possible temperature of washing is indicated on the label of the product.
6. For washing it is better to use a liquid detergent that does not contain bleach or chlorine. Suitable and powder, but it may remain a divorce.
7. The spin must be set to minimum or completely off.
8. Add the rinse aid. Your thing will smell nice, it will be soft and not very minty.
9. If there is an additional rinse function, it needs to be turned on so that the risk of divorce is minimal.
10. When the washing is finished, remove the jacket. If you washed without squeezing, then lightly squeeze out a little excess water. Smooth the jacket, hang it on the hanger and hang it in a well-ventilated room.

Important! Synthetic fabrics strongly molt when washing, so it's best not to wash together with the jacket other things, especially those that are very different from her in color.

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Manual wash

If you are afraid of washing a polyester jacket in a washing machine, you can do it manually. Moreover, some things even manufacturers do not recommend washing in a machine. This is not a very laborious process:

1. Prepare the jacket before washing: check pockets, unfasten the belt, collar, wash the stains.
2. In the container pour warm water, dissolve in it detergent for manual washing. Soak clothes for 20 minutes, and then wash.
3. Rinse the jacket by adding a conditioner to the laundry.
4. Gently squeeze the product without twisting it.
5. Dry naturally.

Important! At washing it is not necessary to strongly rub and stretch a fabric to avoid deformation.

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Ironing of polyester products

If the fabric is very wrinkled, then ironing in this case will not save you much. It is easier to re-wash a thing once more. To avoid such situations, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:

• When washing synthetic fabrics, the drum of the washing machine should not be filled more than half. Then things are distributed evenly, there will be no creases on the clothes.
• After washing, things do not need to be wrung out or twisted. It is best if the water drains itself.
• It is recommended to hang the outer clothing on shoulders.
• Dry clothes are recommended in the fresh air, but not under direct sunlight.
• If the thing needs ironing, do not heat the iron above 120 degrees, so as not to burn the fabric. It is advisable to iron through a damp cloth or gauze.
• Begin the ironing process from the lining.
• First, iron a small area in a not very prominent place. If everything is in order, continue to iron further. But if you still solder the thing, it will not be so noticeable.
• The best steam steamer will do this.

Important! If the steamer is not present, but there are a lot of folds that need to be straightened, then do the following: put hot water into the tub so that steam flows. Hang things possibly over the water for 10 minutes. All creases should be straightened.

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How to wash the down jacket from polyester?

Down jackets made of polyester wash is not difficult. Washing in the machine-machine is possible, but hand washing is preferable. How to wash a down jacket from polyester?

• The dirtiest places soap with laundry soap or special stain remover.
• Lower the down jacket in warm water with a special detergent dissolved in it and rub it lightly.

Important! Soak stuff with a filler of synthetics is not recommended.

• Rinse the product with plenty of water.
• Squeeze the down jacket lightly with your hands, but do not unscrew it and hang it on your shoulders.

You can wash the down jacket in the washing machine:

1. Set a delicate mode and a temperature of 30 degrees.
2. When washing these things, it is best to use a liquid detergent.
3. Wash the stains with laundry soap, zip and velcro fasten and turn the product inside out.
4. Put a few tennis balls inside the down jacket.
5. Press at minimum speed.
6. Set the additional rinse mode, if any. This will help to avoid divorce.
7. After washing, hang the down jacket on your hangers and hang it in a well-ventilated place.

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How to wash things out of polyester with a membrane?

To date, on the basis of polyester membrane suits and jackets are made. Such clothes are very popular, as it perfectly protects against cold, rain and snow. Such products require special care:

• They need to be washed with special means and at a temperature of no higher than 30 degrees.
• You can not use ordinary washing powders, as they clog the pores of the membrane and do not wash out from there. As a result, things lose all their properties.
• After washing, it is recommended to impregnate the membrane fabric with special impregnations that improve the water-repellent properties of the material and extend its service life.

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How to remove stains on polyester?

What should I do if there are stains on my jacket or my collar is flushed? There are several effective ways to safely clean clothes from polyester from stains and shiny areas.

Dishwashing detergent

Dishwashing detergent does not have aggressive chemical components, so they cope with dirt well and do not spoil the fabric. Apply a little money on the stain, rub it with a brush and rinse with water.

Soap

The cheapest, effective, safe stain remover is a laundry soap. Make a mild soapy solution and wipe the stain until it disappears. If the weak solution does not cope, its concentration can be increased.

Important! Instead of economic you can use any other. But it is better to test its effect on a small, barely noticeable area.

Salt:

• Put a little salt on the soiled area, rub the dirt. To achieve a good result, repeat the procedure several times. Your clothes will look clean and tidy with minimal risk to the fabric.
• You can make a concentrated saline solution and wipe off the stain, and then wash your clothes in the usual way.

Tetraborate sodium

You can remove the stain with sodium tetraborate:

• Apply a little to the cotton pad or swab and wipe the problem areas.
• With citric acid diluted in water, wipe the treated surface and wash as usual.

Starch

The procedure for removing stains with starch is as follows:

1. Place a napkin under the stain on the inside.
2. Strain the starch.
3. Place the fabric folded over top of the starch.
4. With a hot iron, gently smooth the fabric.
5. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
6. Lightly soak this area, put a thick layer of salt on it. Leave for 30 minutes.
7. Rinse in soapy water and then in clean water.

Vinegar

Complex and old stains can be removed with vinegar and dishwashing detergent:

1. In a glass of water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of dish detergent and 2 teaspoons of vinegar.
2. Apply the mixture with a sponge or swab on the area of ​​the stain and leave for 20 minutes.
3. Then you just need to wash the thing in the usual mode.

This is how you can wash a demi-season or winter jacket made of polyester at home. We hope, with the help of our advice, you will not have any problems in taking care of outerwear from such a material.