How to wash a down jacket by hand and in the washing machine: characteristics, rules and method 4

Agree jacket - irreplaceable thing in the cold season. But do you know how to properly care for him? I once ruined a favorite jacket. Taught by experience, I will try to tell you how the correct wash down jacket at home.

How to wash down products

Filler warm jacket - the material fastidious and requires special delicate handling. So the question "laundry or dry cleaning" of concern to many owners of such things.

At the dry cleaners have some significant drawbacks. This and the high price of services, and by no means 100% quality guarantee. Anyway, dry cleaning can be located far away from you, and the time for a trip to another part of the city may not be. So it'll show you how to deal with cleaning the jacket on its own.

wash by hand

Hand wash down jacket - a great option for those who are afraid that during machine cleaning product "sit down." If you only need to refresh the material after storage or long socks, use the following instructions.

• Hang the jacket on a hanger in the bathroom, Free it from all the excess: unfasten fur, remove all pockets.
• Gently soak the productDirecting a jet of water from the shower tangentially.
• Lather material pay attention to the cuffs, pockets, collar. In the process, use a mild detergent or an ordinary liquid soap.
• Rinse foam water jet of the shower, tilting it so that it is not too drenched filler. Keep the material does not remain divorces.
• Dry jacket upright. No need to lay it on a towel or blanket - so fine filler dries out. Also, Do not put the product on the battery and keep it away from open flames. To fill the jacket does not stray into clumps several times walk on her carpet beater.

In no case do not use the air conditioner for things. Wash it incredibly difficult, besides it can cause stains on the material.

machine wash

Someone might ask whether it is possible to wash down jackets in the washing machine? It is possible, but only if you strictly follow a few rules.

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	Rule 1. preparation products To avoid damaging the garment, before sending it to the drum of the washing machine, prepare it. Remove the feather collar, fasten all Velcro, zippers and buttons.
	Rule 2. Washing machine To wash these things are only suitable machine gun. If you have a semiautomatic, give preference to manual cleaning.
	Rule 3. Mode and the temperature So as not to stretch the jacket, choose a delicate wash cycle. The water should not be hot - would be enough 30 ° C. To withdraw all traces of detergent, use the additional rinse mode.
	Rule 4. Detergent To avoid stains on the material, use a liquid detergent or a special shampoo for washing down jackets.
	Rule 5. extraction Since squeezed down jacket dries quickly without spinning can not do. Pressing in the washing machine must be 400 or 600 rpm.

Dry jacket after machine washing is necessary as well as after manual processing.

deducing spots: 4 prescription

If the surface of your down jacket formed difficult stains, do not despair. Come to the aid available means that there are in each house:

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	Recipe 1. Vinegar Mix vinegar with water in equal proportions. Dampen the sponge in the solution and treat it pollution. Thoroughly rub the stain until it disappears completely, then let it dry.
	Recipe 2. Hydrogen peroxide Soak a cotton pad in the peroxide or sponge. Treat stains on the fabric. This option is only suitable for treating dark feather.
	Recipe 3. Dishwashing liquid If you want to clean the jacket without stains, use the most ordinary dish detergent: Dissolve two tablespoons of detergent with a little water. Soak in this solution a cotton pad and rub it stains. After treat the contaminated area with water. Dry cloth hairdryer.
	Recipe 4. suds Prepare not strong soap solution. Moisten it a piece of clean cloth. Treat yellowed spots. Wash off excess solution and dry the material hairdryer.

results

Today you learned how to wash down jacket by hand and in the washing machine. It remains only to choose the most appropriate way and clean up your favorite jacket. More than a visual aid for action can be found on the video in this article.

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