Several times during the season down jacket should be cleaned from stains and dirt that inevitably appear when worn. If you follow the manufacturer's recommendations, the jacket can be washed in the machine so that it did not lose presentable appearance. And it is also important to choose the correct wash cycle.
Content
- Dry cleaning or laundry machine
- preparation of things
- washing rules
- How to dry down jacket
Dry cleaning or laundry machine
Typically, manufacturers recommend to take the jacket to the dry cleaner. However, there is such a service is quite expensive. And if an adult can wear a neat thing, the children often stain the jacket. In this case, the product will have to be cleaned more often than 2-3 times per season. Not every family can afford such expenses.
Can I wash a down jacket on their own? First, carefully review the label on the clothes. If you can only dry washing, it is better not to risk it. Second, pay attention to product quality. If the jacket is stitched bad, and there is no double lining, filler will come out to the outside. Such a product is better not put in the machine - it does not stand washing.
If the outerwear took a "mini-test", so it can get rid of the stains at home. There are rules of washing down jackets in the washing machine.
preparation of things
Typically, the jacket was treated with special water-repellent impregnation. Frequent washing machine in down jackets machine will lead to the fact that the protective layer is damaged, and the item will come into disrepair. Therefore, to conduct such a procedure as little as possible.
For a start, inspect the surface carefully down jackets. If it has only a few local spots, no need to wash it thoroughly. In this case it is enough to do a few simple steps:
- faded contaminated sites soap;
- with a soft brush or old toothbrush;
- with cleaning water jet directed at an angle.
If the jacket is too dirty, it will have to be washed thoroughly. At first unclip and remove the fur hood - these accessories should be washed by hand. Also unbuckle all jewelry.
Strong spot treat the soap, as described above. Pay special attention to the sleeves, collar and hem - these areas are dirty fastest. What is it, if you will still wash the product in the machine? The fact is that recommended temperature is only 30 °. In warm water, severe pollution will not be deleted.
washing rules
Remove the product inside out and fasten all zips, buttons, buttons and Velcro. So you protect the front side of the damage. In addition, it will prevent lightning deformation (not appear waves). Do not place the machine in a few feather, one wash - one product. Also, do not wash with other clothes jacket. If the fuzz still come out, you will lose is not one, but two things.
Neutral detergent is almost impossible to rinse down jackets - on it will still remain divorces. therefore opted for liquid detergents for delicate fabrics. The recommended amount for one wash is 30-35 ml. Some housewives recommend using a mild shampoo. But beware: this means not provided for washing things, and it can "behave" in an unexpected way.
To fluff does not crumple in a washing machine should put 3-4 balls for tennis. They will "fly" on the drum and not to stray feathers. Pre-balls to soak in hot water with bleach, so as not to spoil the color of the jacket.
It's time to properly set up the washing machine. Do not set the temperature above 30 °. Wash in hot water jacket smoking. If there is no special treatment for washing down, select the "Wool" or "synthetic". In any case, it should be gentle wash. spin speed should be 400-600 rpm. On the product to do but divorce, start rinsing at least three times. If you are unsure whether rinse well enough filler, start gentle wash cycle at 30 ° C without detergent. Do not forget to put tennis balls, the filler does not get off.
Highlights:
- temperature not higher than 30 °;
- spin at 400-600 rpm;
- availability of clean tennis balls;
- at least 3 rinses.
If you follow these simple rules, fluff will not stray. However, after a successful washing the product to dry. There are also several important points.
How to dry down jacket
Although often provides an opportunity to dry clothes, it is better not to risk it in the washing machine. Take the jacket out of the drum, shake the hem, level and hang on a hanger. If they are too small for jackets, wrap them with a towel so that the product is not deformed. Please hang hanger in the bathroom to the water glass. Periodically shake down jacket.
When the water stechot, hang a coat hanger in a well-ventilated area - in a room or on a balcony. But avoid direct sunlight. Remember that jacket you need to periodically shake up as a cushion to smooth the fluff.
It is strictly forbidden to dry down jackets on heating devices. Because of this, the moisture in the filler quickly heats up - and he zagniot. Then outerwear lose their quality, and the musty smell appears.
If the filler is still shaken up in the corners or pockets, it is possible to correct the situation with a vacuum cleaner. On the wrong side of the wire without the nozzle tube of "sectors". Do it from side to side, chaotic - so the fluff will move for a vacuum cleaner tube.
Down jackets can be washed at home, but we must remember certain rules. Do not forget that this type of outer clothing should not put in the washing machine too often. Therefore, the ability to bypass local treatment spots. For the season enough 2-3 full washes.
