What program should I use to dry a down jacket in a dryer?
Drying winter clothes requires a lot of effort and time. Having a dryer in your home will make the life of any housewife much easier. Many people worry about the safety of their things and think that the down jacket will not withstand automatic drying. In fact, it is possible to dry outerwear in this way, but it is important to choose the right mode for drying a down jacket in a dryer.
Which mode is preferable?
Before washing and drying outerwear, be sure to read the information on the label. This hint from the manufacturer will help avoid deterioration in the quality of the item. If the label indicates that automatic drying is prohibited, it is better not to risk it. Some models have a program for drying winter clothes, so read the instructions for your dryer. In other cases, you will have to select the mode yourself.
Owners of Bosch dryers are lucky in this regard - install the “Down Jackets” program on the dryer and you don’t have to worry about the safety of your things. In addition to outerwear, this mode can be used to dry duvets and other large items.
Do not try to fit large items into the dryer drum. In this case, the drying efficiency is significantly reduced.
On a Gorenje brand dryer, you should select the “Delicates” mode. It is better to dry the down jacket on a gentle cycle so that the product remains safe and sound.
Owners of Beko dryers are often faced with the lack of a program for washing winter clothes. On some models, the “Synthetic fabrics” mode is suitable, and it is recommended to set the minimum temperature and reduce the drum speed.
Why do people try to dry their jackets in the dryer?
Many people prefer to use machine drying, especially when it comes to outerwear. The fact is that automatic drying has a number of advantages compared to the standard method.
The dryer will help to thoroughly distribute the filler in the product. Manually drying a down jacket so that the down spreads evenly and no lumps form is not so easy. You will have to periodically shake and knead the item, breaking up hard lumps in the product. If the down jacket has already dried, then it will be very difficult to correct the situation, and sometimes it is completely impossible to return the original appearance.
You don't need to put in a lot of effort. You just need to put the textile item in the drum and select the appropriate drying mode - the equipment will do the rest itself. This really makes the process easier, especially if there are a lot of things.
Machine drying saves not only energy, but also time. Drying by hand may take a couple of days. It is especially difficult for residents of regions with high humidity, where a down jacket can remain wet even after several days, and the unpleasant smell of dampness will be difficult to remove. Drying on lines or heating devices is prohibited. This way, the fluff will not be distributed evenly inside the product, and when heated, the synthetic fabric will become unsuitable for wear.
Dryers often do not have a special program for drying outerwear. In this case, it is recommended to choose the most delicate mode and set the minimum temperature. Larger items may require a couple of drying cycles. Some people put tennis balls in the drum, which help knead the filling of down jackets.
Before starting the procedure, be sure to fasten all the zippers and turn the down jacket inside out.
Pay attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and also evaluate the quality of the product yourself. Not every down jacket can withstand automatic drying, so be prepared for this.
Drying winter clothes requires a lot of effort and time. Having a dryer in your home will make the life of any housewife much easier. Many people worry about the safety of their things and think that the down jacket will not withstand automatic drying. In fact, it is possible to dry outerwear in this way, but it is important to choose the right mode for drying a down jacket in a dryer.
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