How to wash a down jacket?

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

A down jacket can have goose, swan, duck or eider down as a filler. Such jackets usually have a tag with a mark down, but such an inscription is very rare. Usually such clothes are filled not only with down, but also with feathers. Then there is a tag on them with the inscription "feather". These are the items that need to be washed gently. For example, duck down jackets are known to last a long time if washed and dried properly.

A down jacket must be prepared before washing, no matter which method is used. Several recommendations from experts should be followed:

• First you need to carefully inspect the product to determine heavily contaminated areas.
• Before washing, you need to unfasten the fur.
• The product should be fastened with a zipper and all buttons. Subject to this rule, after washing, there will be no streaks on the down jacket.

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

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

• So that after washing the jacket does not remain a divorce, it is worth refusing to use washing powder. First you need to purchase a special product that is designed for washing delicate clothes. It is worth giving preference to funds in liquid form. Hair shampoo is a good alternative.
• You must first apply the product to contaminated areas. Usually the cuffs, elbows and collar get dirty the most. Further, these places should be washed using a clothes brush.

• If the product is practically clean, you can wash it in a vertical position. The jacket must be hung on a hanger and cleaned with a brush.
• For heavily soiled jackets, a bath can be used.The product must be placed horizontally in the bathroom, before that, having collected water and adding a liquid product. In order for the thing to get soaked well, it is necessary to soak it for about half an hour. Next, clean the product with a brush.
• The water temperature should be warm, but not higher than 40 degrees.
• Rinsing a down jacket should be done in an upright position. It must be hung on a hanger and washed under a strong shower. This method of rinsing eliminates the possibility of streaks after drying.
• To prevent down from matting during hand washing, the jacket must be shaken from time to time.

Experts recommend washing clothes with down filling by hand, but if heavily soiled, 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 given below:

• Before washing, you must set the correct water temperature. It should be no higher than 40 degrees.
• The down jacket should be washed separately. Before you put the item in the drum, it must be carefully folded.

• Pour liquid detergent into the powder compartment and start the washing program.
• Rinse should be done twice, since the down jacket is a heavy and voluminous thing. If there is an additional rinse program, then you can use it or select the wash again, but without pouring liquid powder into the machine.
• An important element are tennis balls, they allow the fluff to retain its original appearance. They are placed in the drum during washing and rinsing.It is worth buying soft and large balls of a light shade. Soak them in hot water first to see if they shed.

When the rinsing of the feather jacket is completed, it is worth spinning it again in the machine in the delicate spin mode, while the balls should still be present in the drum. Power should not exceed 800 rpm. During drying, the product must be in an upright position. It is best to hang it on a coat hanger. If possible, then it is better to dry it outside or on the balcony. If you leave the down jacket in the bathroom, it will dry for a very long time, since the humidity in this room is quite high. In the room, the thing will dry faster: for example, it can be hung on the back of a chair.

Many of the fair sex prefer light-colored outerwear. Sometimes regular washing can't get rid of stains. It is also worth considering the structure of the stains and the degree of their contamination.

In this case, it is worth buying stain removers in a specialized store that are designed for down products. The product 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 washed.Each stain remover manufacturer provides instructions that you must read before use.

To get rid of grease stains, you need dishwashing detergent and salt. Experts recommend applying salt to the site of contamination immediately after its formation. Salt does not always help to immediately get rid of the stain, but the washing process is greatly simplified. If you use dishwashing detergent to fight stains, then you should put a little on the stain and beat it until foamy with a sponge. After leaving the product for 20 minutes, then you need to remove the foam and rinse under plain water.

To remove rust from a down jacket, you should use vinegar or lemon juice, since it is the acid that can cope with it. You need to take a swab, soak it in vinegar or lemon juice, and treat the stain. Wash off with plenty of water.

To get rid of blood stains, you should take hydrogen peroxide. This remedy can also be used to remove other stains.

If you cannot determine what caused the stain, or the contamination is very strong, then it is better to contact the experts for help - take the clothes to dry cleaning. 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 properly washing a down jacket at home.