Having bought a jacket, you start to wonder: can it be washed in a washing machine? Home care for clothes is an optimal and less expensive option than using dry cleaners. In the article you will learn how to wash your jacket, what temperature to install and what cleaning agents to use.
Whether it is possible to expose a jacket to an automatic washing
Initially, look at the label of clothing. It indicates how correctly and at what temperature to wash. If you notice:
- A circle icon inside which there is a square - it is forbidden to wash the product in the typewriter.
- The sign of the crossed-out pelvis with water means that hand washing is prohibited.
But what if there are no tags? You can look at the type of fabric and choose the right wash. The problem is that many jackets are made from different fabrics on the lining, collar, lapels. Are such things washed in the typewriter?
- A woolen man's jacket welcomes dry brushing.
- A product made of wool with impurities of other fabrics will withstand hand washing at a temperature of 40 degrees.
- Is it possible to wash a corduroy, velvet and suede jacket from a suit? No, I'll have to brush with my brush.
- Linen, knitted, cotton garments can be put in a washing machine, but only in a delicate mode.
- The product from the atlas must be hand washed.
- How to wash a jacket made of polyester? Manual and machine wash is allowed at a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
- The school leather jacket is also cleaned by hand with a brush or special cloth.
Of course, you do not need to erase a thing after each socks. Cleaning and washing are carried out in the presence of contaminants, creases, greasiness on the sleeves and collar. In some cases, steam cleaning is used if it is necessary to get rid of an unpleasant smell. If there is such a function in your styalka, you can use it.
How to take care of a jacket
Why it is impossible to wash woolen products in the car? Because the thing sits down and deforms. Let's consider some variants of care of jackets in house conditions.
Dry Cleaning
Take a soft clothing brush that does not leave bristles and villi. Place the jacket vertically on the shoulders.
How to clean clothes without washing:
- From dust and wool, the product can be cleaned with a dry brush.
- From the grease and gloss used diluted in water ammonia. Lower the brush into the mixture and clean the fabric of dirt. Instead of ammonia, you can use vinegar.
Help remove the greasy areas of raw potatoes. Its cut is wiped by parts on elbows, pockets, then a wet napkin is used.
- Stain remover can help get rid of stains. Only select it depending on the type of fabric.
It is recommended to remove oil contamination with purified gasoline. To do this, put a cloth on the outside to absorb excess, and from the wrong side, start cleaning. - Mixture of glycerin and ammonia (:) it is good to remove stains from coffee.
For cleaning leather products use liquid soap. To return the jacket to its original gloss and gloss, it is rubbed with petroleum jelly.
Wet cleaning
If the thing has a large number of stickers, or you are worried that it will sit down after washing, "wash" it under the shower.
- Be sure to put the jacket on your shoulders.
- Carry out wet cleaning after dry. First, remove dust and stains, then wash under the shower.
- Set the temperature not more than 40 degrees. Water should be cool.
- Moisten the product under the shower, then apply a liquid washing powder with a brush.
- Rinse with water and allow to drain.
- For drying, place the product in a ventilated area.
If the thing needs to be ironed, do not wait until it dries completely. You can use a vertical steamer.
To return the jacket fresh and well-groomed appearance, spread it on a horizontal surface. Clean the cloth in one direction - a brush dipped in water.
Handwash
Hand washing is easy to do if the type of fabric allows. Pre-stains and dirt are removed with a brush, after which the thing is soaked in cool water. Observance of the temperature is necessary, if you do not want the thing to sit down.
- Put the water in the bathroom.
- Dilute the liquid detergent.
- Immerse the jacket in water. Do not erase too much - simply dunk and pull out the product.
- Rinse the thing you need manually in a lot of water, you can use the shower.
After washing, the product can not be squeezed. Hang it on your hanger and let the water drain.
Washing in the machine
At automatic washing of the house all is extremely simple. Load the product into the drum, fill the liquid detergent, set the manual or delicate mode. These programs are erased at 40 degrees.
Simultaneously with the jacket is better to wash and trousers. Try to look after the costume at the same time, so that things do not differ in color.
For drying products on the street, choose shaded places away from the sun. It is advisable to iron the jacket while it is still wet, using gauze. If you do not have time to pat the thing until it dries completely, use steaming to return the jacket.
