One of the convenient, comfortable, warm and necessary things are down jackets. A huge number of models can conquer any buyer, even the most fastidious and picky. Jackets of this type are made from various materials and fillers. But in general, they are divided into two groups: products on a synthetic winterizer and with natural fluff. When purchasing such a thing, it is important to know how to properly care for it.
The recommended washing method is indicated on each manufacturer's label. Most often it is dry cleaning or manual mode. These options are impractical and inconvenient. That is why manufacturers have taken these facts into account, and today washing a down jacket in a washing machine is possible. At the same time, the type of jacket filler is not important, the main thing is to know how to do it correctly.
Washing a down jacket in a typewriter. Preparing things
Before loading products into the machine, you must:
- check the contents of the pockets for foreign objects;
- remove clip-on trims and fur;
- fasten zips and buttons.
If there are stains on the jacket, theyrub gently with a soft brush. It is possible to use stain removers specially designed for this, which should be used to treat the place of contamination.
Temperature selection
Washing the down jacket in the washing machine is possible in manual mode. If the manufacturer has not indicated the optimal parameters, then in any case this will not harm things. On some machines, this mode is not indicated; instead, you can use delicate. The main thing is that the temperature does not rise above 40 ° C, but it is optimal to wash at 30 ° C. When spinning, low speeds are used, a more intensive mode will inevitably lead to the collection of the filler in lumps.
Means selection
Of no small importance is not only the correct washing of the down jacket in the washing machine, but also the means used for this. It is advisable to use shampoo or special liquid soap. The usual powder for washing down jackets is not suitable, as it can ruin the product. Dry mixes most often leave soapy streaks that are hard to get rid of. An extra rinse will help with these problems.
Speaking of cleaning different types of jackets, it should be noted that products on synthetic winterizer cause less trouble than with natural filler. The fluff, when wet, rolls into balls, making the appearance of the product unattractive. Washing the down jacket in the washing machine using special balls that prevent rolling will help to avoid loss of shape and damage. Whentheir absence, you can use tennis balls. They will do a wonderful job.
Drying down clothes
After washing, wet garments should be shaken, the down filler leveled and left to dry in a horizontal position. It usually takes two days for complete drying. During this time, the material is often smoothed by hand to evenly distribute the fluff. When dried in an upright position, heavy feathers sink to the hem of the jacket, causing it to lose its ability to retain heat.
