Washing the down jacket in a machine

For harsh winters, a down jacket is almost the best kind of clothing. Warm, light, comfortable, it perfectly protects against frost and wind. Problems arise when a thing needs to be washed or cleaned. The feather-down or downy filler is confused, therefore it is not possible to return the convenient thing to the former properties. It turns out that this problem is completely solvable. Washing the down jacket in the machine is possible, and the thing will remain unscathed. Of course, you have to work hard, but the result is amazing!

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Wash VS cleaning: which is better?

Initially, manufacturers of down jackets insisted that the best way to return things to their former cleanliness is dry cleaning. However, the "desperate" housewives did not give up and stubbornly experimented with the experiment, trying to defend the right to wash the jacket at home. It is not known how many down jackets fell victim to such experiments, but the washing algorithm was found.

The convenient home washing option:

• The correct washing of the down jacket in an automatic washing machine gives much better results than a cheap dry cleaning service.
• In addition, dry cleaning does not give any guarantees of good results. You may be required to receive a receipt that you will not have any claims to the enterprise in the event of damage to the down jacket. To pay money, receiving in return a spoiled thing and formal apologies is at least unreasonable.
• A good consumer service enterprise is not always in walking distance.
• The most unpleasant thing is that after cleaning among the fibers of the filler there are chemicals that, to put it mildly, are not very useful for health.

All this means that it is better to wash the down jacket in the automatic machine yourself and trust only your own experience.

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Preparation without which

is indispensable To begin we will direct stops to the sports goods store. What for? Because for washing you will need balls for playing tennis. They will not allow the down filler to get into an ugly lump.

Important! When buying balls, pay attention to their color, so that no trouble with moulting arose. To be sure of success completely, soak the balls before washing in hot water with a whitening compound. For washing 3-4 tennis balls are required.

In addition, it is in the sports goods store you can find special detergents for washing down jackets. There is nothing surprising here. Initially down jackets were used by skiers, polar explorers and climbers. With casual clothing, they have become relatively recent.

Tourmaline balls

If you have purchased tourmaline balls and were able to appreciate their advantages - you can not buy tennis balls. Or, by buying, use for its intended purpose. You only need to put the balls in the drum of the washing machine along with the jacket, and they will do everything possible so that the filler does not get lost in an ugly lump.

The choice of detergent

If you could not find a special tool for washing such products, you can use a gel for woolen things. Some housewives recommend shampoo or liquid soap, but they are suitable only for hand washing. If you plan to wash the down jacket in a machine, do not do this, because excessive foaming does not have the best effect on the operation of your equipment.

Of the specialized tools, the following are considered to be the best.

Sport Fein Fashion

This product is available in 0.75 liter vials. This volume is enough for 10 cycles of machine washing in a delicate mode and for 39 - in a manual mode.

Important! The only drawback with the gel is that it rarely is on sale. It is so cheap and effective that it is bought up almost instantly.

Eco Nordland Sport

This product is similar in its working qualities to Sport Fein Fashion. The label indicates that this tool can be used for machine washing jackets and coats with down filling. In addition to typical ingredients( surfactants, fragrances, preservatives), the product contains wheat protein.

Woly Sport Down Wash &Clean

Available in 0.25 liter vials. The efficiency is excellent, the price is affordable. In free sale is often.

Important! Do not use ordinary washing powders to wash the down jacket in the machine, as the stains are left on the surface of the products. From "unspecialized" liquid agents, "Laska" is well suited.

Useful advices:

As for other types of down jackets, they can be washed by the following means:

• For products on sintepon use detergents suitable for this type of fabric. These jackets are cheap and unpretentious.
• Products made of membrane fabric, washed with special tools, manually.
• If on the down jacket there are inserts made of leather, you will have to use dry cleaning services.

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How to prepare a jacket for washing?

Before you wash the down jacket in the machine, do the following:

1. Empty all the pockets of the product.
2. Remove the detachable metal parts. Accidentally unfastened and left in the machine accessories can cause a breakdown of the unit. Close all buttons and zippers of the product. It is important that the fasteners do not deform during washing. Unfasten the fur edge. The fur is washed by hand and separately from the jacket.

Important! Pay attention to the squares on the product. The smaller they are in size, the less the risk that fluff will fail. Such a product can successfully withstand more than one wash, but several.

Before loading the product into the washing machine, be sure to check the places that are particularly dirty during the wear process.

• Sleeves.
• Collar.
• The hem on the inside.

Gently wash these places with a special soap with stain remover effect. This is necessary, since such strong soils may not be washed off in the machine.

Important! Do not use a powdered stain remover for washing. He strongly foams and wash it from down and feathers is almost impossible.

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How does the washing process go?

You can only wash items with feather and down filler in an automatic washing machine. No "semiautomatic machines" and activator type machines are suitable for this. It is equally important to choose the right mode for washing the down jacket in the washing machine.

Choose the correct mode for

The procedure is as follows:

• Set the washing program in delicate mode, the temperature is 30 degrees. It is possible to use( with the same temperature) regimes for wool and synthetics.
• Do not forget to set the "Rinse" mode. They will have to use 2 to 3 times. This will avoid the divorce on the surface of the product.
• Do not set the spin to the maximum speed. It is quite enough 400-600 rpm.

What should not it be?

To ensure that the result of washing does not disappoint you, you need not only to know in which mode to wash the down jacket in the washing machine, but also to remember what can not be done in any case.

So, you can not:

• soak the product.
• wash the down jacket at a temperature exceeding 40 degrees.
• use bleach.

Important! Do not wash with the down jacket other things. You can not also wash several down jackets at the same time. The jacket should spin freely in the drum.

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Cleaning without washing at home

If only a small spot size appeared on the material, and in general the thing is still in decent condition, the following option is possible:

• To remove small grease spots, use a liquid detergent( suitable dishwashing liquid).Treat the stain with a small amount of detergent, thoroughly wipe with a brush and gently rinse with water.
• To remove greasy stains, you can use this solution - for 0.5 liters of warm water 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of table salt. Clean the contaminated area with a solution, then wipe with a damp cloth.

Important! You are convinced that it is quite possible to wash the down jacket in the automatic machine and not cause damage to the product. However, do not get carried away by frequent washing. Impregnation with a water repellent effect will be washed off, and the jacket will soak under snow and rain.

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Drying the product

If the washing machine has a drying mode, they should be used. In this case, it is necessary to apply the same tennis balls as when washing.

Important! Some landladies think that it is undesirable to use this mode, but in any case it is better if you extract the product from the drum as much as possible dried.

General requirements and useful advices:

• After removal from the drum, the thing is dried on plastic hangers, turned out and buttoned. During the drying process, the jacket will fully restore its shape.
• Do not dry the down jacket on or near the battery. On the surface may remain a divorce. In addition, heated air spoils the filler, feathers begin to climb out.
• It is not advisable to hang the product in a draft or in direct sunlight. The best option is to dry the down jacket in the room or on the balcony, which is on the shaded side.
• Drying should be done by holding the down jacket vertically. You can not wrap it with a towel, or lay it on the towel horizontally. If the filler does not dry completely, it can rot. There is an unpleasant smell, as a result - the jacket becomes unsuitable for wearing.
• During the drying process, it is necessary to periodically shake and rotate the product. Then it will take the original form, and the filler will again be uniformly distributed inside.

Important! If the fabric is washed after washing, ironing the product by no means possible. The optimum option in this case is a vertical steamer.

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Pooh got lost after washing the down jacket in the machine-machine - what to do?

If, however, the fluff is lost, you have to whip the filler by hand until the product takes its original shape. You can put the product in the freezer. The moisture that is contained in the filler, crystallizes, and the fibers become more voluminous, are fluffed.

Important! Do not dry the down jacket for more than 2 days. Down and feather dry, the product will become shapeless.

It is not so difficult to wash a down jacket in a typewriter. You will save much time and money without resorting to dry cleaning. With the right approach, the jacket will please you for a long time.