How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine - a few tips
How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine - a few tips
Perhaps, in the wardrobe of each person there is aA stylish and practical thing, like a down jacket. Products filled with fluff require special and delicate care, so experts recommend avoid washing the down jacket at home and, if necessary, seek help in dry cleaning. But is it possible to restore the original clothes to the down jacket, just by washing it in a washing machine?
The main difficulty of washing the down jacket in the homeconditions lies in the fact that fluff gets lost in lumps - it spoils not only the appearance of the product, but also has a negative effect on its heat-insulating properties. However, there are several effective ways to clean the down jacket from dirt, without resorting to dry cleaning services.
How to wash the down jacket in a washing machine, so as not to lose down
To wash the down jacket in the washing machine you(a common washing powder is poorly rinsed out of the down filler and leaves stains on the outside of the product), three tennis balls (they are sold in any sports shop) or special balls for washing.
Do not try to solve several problems for onetime and for the sake of saving time, wash, say, just two down jackets. Each down jacket should be washed separately. Before putting the product in the drum of a washing machine, you need to make sure that all the zippers and buttons are buttoned, and the jacket itself is turned inside out.
Top of the article we put tennis balls in the drum(to avoid lumping down in the lumps) and choose a special program designed for washing delicate things (spinning no more than 400-500 rpm, water temperature - 30 degrees). When setting the washing mode, it is better to specify at least 2-3 rinses - this measure will help prevent the formation of soap divorce.
How to dry the down jacket properly
Dry the down jacket better on the shoulders, and every2-3 hours remove it and shake it vigorously to avoid compaction of the down filler. Do not dry the down jacket on the battery or near other sources of heat, otherwise the fluff will dry up and lose its main advantage - the ability to keep heat.
If you want to dry a down jacket inwashing machine, then it is necessary to do this together with tennis balls. Even if the product seems dry at first glance, the feather insulation can still remain moist - to avoid the appearance of divorces, it is best to dry the jacket on the shoulders.
With these simple rules for the care of down products, your favorite winter jacket will retain its original appearance for a long time and will warm you well in frosty and windy weather.
