For washing your favorite down jacket in the washing machine to be successful, you cannot:
- wash with pre-soaking;
- use water hotter than 40 ° С;
- use bleaching agents;
- dry the thing by laying it out on the table or wrapping it in a towel;
- dry for more than 2 days.
How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine
- Close zips and buttons before washing.
- Wash only one down jacket without any other items.
- Use only liquid detergent for delicate fabrics.
- Choose the most gentle mode.
- After washing the down jacket, the main thing is that the fluff does not fluff up into lumps.
- Sushi down jacket in the fresh air.
This can be done if there are no such designations on the label of the down jacket:
| Symbol | Value |
 | No washing |
 | Can't use washing machine |
 | Hand wash only |
Down jacket washing rules:
- unfasten the fur details;
- the dirtiest places - sleeves, collar, hem, pockets - pre-soak with soapy water;
- fasten all locks, fasteners and Velcro so as not to damage them during washing;
- turn the down jacket inside out to protect the front side from mechanical damage;
- select a delicate wash cycle and a temperature of 30 ° C;
- use only special detergents for wool and down - they are easier to wash out and retain the heat-shielding properties of down;
- run several rinsing cycles, as the fluff absorbs the detergent well and is reluctant to give it away;
- if there is no icon prohibiting spinning on the label, set the lowest number of revolutions;
- read everything that is written on the label - the manufacturer can give additional advice on how to properly wash the down jacket.
Can I clean my down jacket before the next season, and now just put it in the closet?
Should not be doing that:
- in six months, the dirt will bite into the fabric, and it will be more difficult to remove it;
- the cold always comes suddenly, and you will have to freeze for another couple of days until you put things in order.
Prepare your sleigh in the summer. It is much more convenient to get a clean, well-groomed thing out of the closet at the right time.
What does washing a down jacket with tennis balls do? How to carry it out?
Balls are used to break up lumps of fluff during washing. It will be evenly distributed throughout the garment, so that the dirt is better washed out. The procedure is simple - put 2-3 tennis balls in the drum of the machine. Massage rubber balls and even balls of thread tied into a clean sock are suitable as balls for washing down jackets.
How to dry a down jacket?
After washing, wrap it in a terry towel for 30 minutes. It will absorb excess moisture. Then lay out horizontally on a tumble dryer. Air should circulate freely - do not put a towel under the down jacket.
Dry the product in a well-ventilated area near a heat source. Do not put the down jacket on top of the battery. Due to the hot air, the feather becomes brittle, splits and begins to "climb".
Shake the jacket periodically to distribute the fluff evenly inside.
The label states that both washing and dry cleaning are prohibited. What to do?
This usually involves washing in a professional washing machine. You need to hand over your down jacket for a water cleaning.
By and large, this is the same wash, but:
- in an industrial washing machine, in which the technologist programs special washing parameters;
- in ultra-delicate mode;
- with special detergents.
After that, the clothes go into drying, which is also adjusted to the optimum temperature and time. Finally, creases are removed from the steam dummy.
After washing in a typewriter, the down jacket lost its beautiful appearance. What could have gone wrong?
There are three main problems faced by owners of down jackets after washing:
1. Streaks on fabric
Yellow streaks appear when poorly processed down and feathers were used in a down jacket. The fat remaining on them is washed off during washing and settles on the fabric. Try washing up the stains with dishwashing liquid, let it sit for 10 minutes, and rinse.
Down that has been processed according to European standards is marked by manufacturers with the DIN EN 12934 code.
White streaks mean that the fluff has absorbed too much detergent. Repeat rinsing.
2. Pooh has strayed into a ball
You will again need the balls that were used in the wash. Load them with a jacket into the drum of the washing machine and run only the spin mode.
3. The down jacket has an unpleasant smell
The reason for this is the long drying time. The optimal period is 1-2 days. Rewash the item or air it out in the fresh air for several days.
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How to properly store a down jacket after cleaning?
Moisture is the main enemy of fluff. Therefore, make sure the down jacket is completely dry before storing it. Better yet, air out for 3-4 days on the balcony. In this case, direct sunlight should be avoided so that the fabric does not burn out.
Store the product in a dry, dark place, on a hanger, in a cotton cover. Put inside a sachet with lavender - from moths. Do not use cellophane for storage: fluff does not "breathe" in it and may become moldy over time.
To avoid ugly creases on your shoulders, choose wide hangers that are suitable for the size. And don't leave anything heavy in your pockets - they will stretch and lose their shape.
