How to wash a down jacket in an automatic machine?
A down jacket is a very comfortable thing. It saves you from the cold and prevents you from freezing in winter. Many people wear down jackets. And when worn for a long time, any clothes become dirty. And then the question arises: how to properly wash a down jacket in an automatic machine? It is important to wash it correctly. After all, with proper washing, it will retain its positive qualities for a long time. It is necessary to use the necessary programs, set the correct push-ups and drying. Next we will discuss these and other issues related to washing this type of clothing.
It’s quite strange that when buying a down jacket, not every person pays attention to the label. After all, it contains signs that tell us exactly how to wash it, whether it can be ironed, and so on.
It is important to study the label that is attached to the item before purchasing. After reading it, you may learn that some items of clothing cannot be machine washed. And you can put it in order only by hand washing or dry cleaning.
Light-colored fabrics usually get dirty quite quickly. And if you buy a white down jacket, be sure to make sure that it can be washed in a washing machine. After all, if manufacturers recommend washing it by hand, then you will waste a lot of time. And if they tell you that it can only be cleaned by dry cleaning, then you risk spending quite a lot of money on it.
A down jacket is clothing that uses down as insulation. The English word “down” on the label will tell us that this item of clothing is well insulated. It must be handled with care. It protects well from winter cold and is not often available for sale.The next set of signs: “50/50” tells us that a mixture of down and feathers is used as insulation. The ratio of both is fifty to fifty percent.
This product is suitable for moderately cold weather. Having more down in a down jacket will tell you that the item is warmer. By the way, fluff is indicated by the first number. The down is also quite light. Therefore, down jackets with a large amount of such insulation are not heavy. Down jackets that do not use down are also common. There it is replaced with wool, cotton wool or padding polyester. On the labels they are designated as follows:
Cotton (cotton) – cotton wool,
Wool - wool,
Polyester (polyester) - synthetic winterizer.
Preparing the down jacket before washing
To wash down jackets, it is advisable to use liquid rather than regular washing powder. You can also use a detergent designed specifically for this type of clothing. It is especially important to use such a product if your down jacket is made of easily soiled material. Since in this case you will wash it often.
We will not advertise specific brands of such detergents for washing down jackets here. To buy it, go to an industrial goods store or the household chemicals department in a hypermarket.
Before you start washing, you must remove all items from the pockets of the down jacket. It is also advisable to see if there are any stains or dirty places on it. The following places are often contaminated:
Pocket area
Cuff area
Collar area.
If you find areas of heavy contamination, it is advisable to additionally treat (wipe) them with soap. Laundry soap will be optimal. The one that is not dark. It’s even better to replace it with a special anti-stain soap.
The zipper must be brought to the closed position. All other closing elements, such as buttons, rivets and fasteners, must also be fastened. Experts say that before washing it is necessary to turn the down jacket inside out. It is better to wash one down jacket at a time. If you decide to wash more than one at a time, there is a chance that the clothes will not wash or rinsing will not remove the detergent from the fabric. It is also not recommended to wash a down jacket with other items of clothing.
Even before washing, it is important to pay attention to the seams. If fluff is actively coming out of them, then there is a chance that washing will ruin such a thing.
Wash
The down jacket must be washed correctly. This will help it stay clean, beautiful and wearable for a long time. In order to start washing, we need to select its mode. This type of clothing must be washed under special conditions. You should not choose a temperature above 30 degrees. Thirty degrees is the best option. Next, choose one of the types of washing for delicate fabrics. For example, for wool, synthetic fabric or another similar option. Such modes produce a neat wash. Therefore, after it, fluff should not come out of the seams of clothes.
It is also important to choose a washing program that includes an additional rinse. Or add it using a separate function. A down jacket is a very thick thing. And this precaution will help you thoroughly clean it of detergent. Excessively strong spinning may cause the down inside the down jacket to become tangled. Therefore you should not use it.
In addition, it is better to use special laundry balls. They improve the quality of washing a down jacket.There are several different types of these balls. Which one to choose is up to you. Usually such products are not expensive. And if you want to save money and refrain from purchasing, you can use a couple of tennis balls (not to be confused with ping pong balls). If the tennis balls turn out to be of poor quality, they may fade. Therefore, you can carry out the first test wash without the down jacket, washing only the balls.
Drying a down jacket
After washing is finished, take out the down jacket and open all fasteners. Unzip. Then pay attention to how the fluff is positioned. Usually he huddles in his cells. Try to bring it back to normal. That is, in such a way that it is evenly distributed among the cells. Then place it hanging on the trempel. This is how it should dry.
There is an opinion that it is better to dry a down jacket by placing it on towels. That is, in a horizontal state. Unfortunately, such drying can ruin the item. Since there is a possibility that the fluff will not dry out and will begin to rot. In this case, an unpleasant odor will appear. And the heat-insulating qualities of down will become worse.
Do not dry your down jacket in hot air. That is, you should not use a battery, heater or other devices to perform drying. This will ruin the pen. The best option for drying is to create free air circulation and warm temperature in the place where the down jacket is located.
While drying, you can lightly shake the down jacket and distribute the down evenly across the cells. If the item is wrinkled, then instead of an iron you need to use special steamers.
Pooh has lost his way!
If you washed it unsuccessfully and all the fluff turned into clumps.And despite all your efforts, you cannot bring it to its normal position, which means you have violated some of the washing rules. Or, for some reason, the washing machine executed the wrong program. In this case, we recommend washing the down jacket with special laundry balls. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated 2-3 times.
I want to share my joy. My favorite down jacket has been washed and hasn’t become loose! And I was afraid: the down jacket is branded, expensive. Everything turned out to be very simple: Wash at 30 degrees with liquid detergent for sportswear, which I placed in a special container directly into the tank of the machine. Mode – sportswear. Spin 800 rpm. Dry delicately at low temperature. Result: 40 minutes washing and 40 minutes drying. That's all: The down jacket is like new. You can put it on and go straight away!
A down jacket is a very comfortable thing. It saves you from the cold and prevents you from freezing in winter. Many people wear down jackets. And when worn for a long time, any clothes become dirty. And then the question arises: how to properly wash a down jacket in an automatic machine? It is important to wash it correctly. After all, with proper washing, it will retain its positive qualities for a long time. It is necessary to use the necessary programs, set the correct push-ups and drying. Next we will discuss these and other issues related to washing this type of clothing.
A down jacket is clothing that uses down as insulation. The English word “down” on the label will tell us that this item of clothing is well insulated. It must be handled with care. It protects well from winter cold and is not often available for sale.The next set of signs: “50/50” tells us that a mixture of down and feathers is used as insulation. The ratio of both is fifty to fifty percent.
To wash down jackets, it is advisable to use liquid rather than regular washing powder. You can also use a detergent designed specifically for this type of clothing. It is especially important to use such a product if your down jacket is made of easily soiled material. Since in this case you will wash it often.
The down jacket must be washed correctly. This will help it stay clean, beautiful and wearable for a long time. In order to start washing, we need to select its mode. This type of clothing must be washed under special conditions. You should not choose a temperature above 30 degrees. Thirty degrees is the best option. Next, choose one of the types of washing for delicate fabrics. For example, for wool, synthetic fabric or another similar option. Such modes produce a neat wash. Therefore, after it, fluff should not come out of the seams of clothes.
After washing is finished, take out the down jacket and open all fasteners. Unzip. Then pay attention to how the fluff is positioned. Usually he huddles in his cells. Try to bring it back to normal. That is, in such a way that it is evenly distributed among the cells. Then place it hanging on the trempel. This is how it should dry.
I want to share my joy. My favorite down jacket has been washed and hasn’t become loose! And I was afraid: the down jacket is branded, expensive. Everything turned out to be very simple: Wash at 30 degrees with liquid detergent for sportswear, which I placed in a special container directly into the tank of the machine. Mode – sportswear. Spin 800 rpm. Dry delicately at low temperature. Result: 40 minutes washing and 40 minutes drying. That's all: The down jacket is like new. You can put it on and go straight away!
I forgot to add an important detail: I washed and dried with tennis balls (tennis balls 6 pcs.)