How to wash a down jacket in the washing machine and manually

In general, the jacket - a jacket filled with fluff waterfowl. However, not everything that we are now the so-called full of exclusively natural materials. Therefore Layfhaker tell you how to wash the product with any insulation.

How to prepare for the wash down jacket

1. Refer to the information from the manufacturer on the label down jacket. Often there are recommendations on the garment label.
2. The label also indicates which of the jacket is made. For topcoat most commonly used synthetic fabrics resistant to external influences: polyester, polyamide, nylon, ekokozha. Fillers may be either synthetic (sintepon, hollofayber) and natural (down, feathers, wool). With the latter should be treated very carefully and not to ignore the recommendations of the manufacturer.
3. To wash down jackets do not fit the conventional powders. Use them instead of liquid funds. And for cleaning products with natural filler is better to buy a special meansProtecting the fluff from damage.
4. If there feather bed
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   natural fur, Remove it before washing. If the fur is not detachable, it must be carefully comb to comb with a few teeth immediately after washing several times during the drying process.
5. But if more and fur dyeing and differs in color from the down jacket, better still refer to the dry cleaners. Fur may run and ruin the product.
6. Make sure that the down jacket pockets are empty and there are no holes. Be sure to sew holes, otherwise they can get out through the filler.
7. Fasten down jacket and pockets, unfasten the hood. That the product is not deformed, nothing should hang out the wash.

How to get rid of the stains on the feather bed

As a rule, the most polluted places on the feather bed - it's sleeves, collar and hem. Before washing, they can moisten, lather soap and gently rub.

withdraw difficult stains There are several ways. Whichever you choose, while brushing move from the edges to the center spot.

1. To make the universal stain remover, add a cup of water to 2 teaspoons of ammonia and liquid detergent. Whisk foam and distribute it to the contaminated areas. Wait a few minutes, and then blot with a sponge.
2. Grease stains can be dissolved by means of gasoline. Moisten a cotton ball in it and treat problem areas. Top pour talc, salt, starch or any other adsorbent. Rub the stain and brush off the residues. Repeat the procedure several times, if necessary. At the end of a down jacket, wipe with a damp cloth.
3. In the fight against greasy stains also help the mixture of salt and starch in a ratio of 1: 1. Add a little water to make a paste. Apply it on the stain, leave to dry and rinse with a damp sponge.
4. Traces of cosmetics, such as foundation collar, washed away micellar water. Moisten a cotton ball in it and rub the problem areas.
5. If the stain is dug into the white fabric, it can discolor. Mix ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in a ratio of 1: 1 and wipe the problem areas obtained liquid. This method is not suitable for colored feather!

After getting rid of the stains completely washed down jacket better. Otherwise, it may remain on the divorce.

Soak down jacket is not recommended, especially if it a natural insulation.

Whitening products are also prohibited.

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How to wash a down jacket in the washing machine

Before washing, remove the jacket inside out.

Put it in the washing machine. That the filler is not lost lumps, add the drum 2-3 special ball for washing or normal tennis.

In a special section pour detergent. Calculate the amount using the instructions on the package. Additionally, you can use the air conditioner for clothes.

In some typewriters have a wash cycle down jackets or outerwear. modes are also suited for delicate items, wool or silk. The water temperature should be not more than 30 ° C.

If possible, turn on extra rinse or start one yourself at the end of the wash. It is necessary that in the down jacket is not detergent left.

Spin should not be too strong - 400-600 rpm.

At higher speeds down jacket filler may lose or even get out of the seams.

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How to wash a down jacket manual

Type in large bowl or slightly warm water bath. The temperature should be not more than 30 ° C. Dissolve in water detergent. Its amount is calculated using the instructions on the package.

Soak the jacket for 15-30 minutes. Then wash gently with a soft brush or sponge. Rub down jacket parts against each other, as in a conventional clothes washing is not recommended.

Lightly press the product and rinse several times with clean water. You can also add a bit of conditioner for clothes. can not twist the jacket, or else it is deformed.

How to dry down jacket

Undo all the fasteners, remove the product from the inside to the face, pull out the pockets.

Hang the jacket on a hanger. If you wash by hand, place it for a while over the bath to the water glass. To expedite the process, you can periodically lightly pressing the hands of the individual products.

Hang the jacket in a dry place away from direct sunlight and heaters.

In no case do not put the jacket on the battery or dry hair dryer, especially if natural filler.

Heat destroys the structure of down, it becomes brittle and loses its insulating properties.

Leave the jacket to dry completely. Periodically whip filler and evenly distribute it manually, so it does not crumpled.

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