In the warm season, winter things are sent for storage, but first they need to be washed. If this is not done, the dirt will penetrate deep into the product, and in the future it will be difficult to get rid of it. Wash a jacket or coat from a synthetic winterizer in washing machine usually not a problem. It is much more difficult to get rid of dirt from down outerwear.
We erase the "topsy-turvy"
Down products can be dry-cleaned and do without washing. However, this option will cost a lot of time and money. In addition, harmful chemicals will remain in the clothes. This can adversely affect health, especially for children and allergy sufferers. Similar consequences can be avoided if you put the down jacket in order at home using a washing machine.
To find out if the down jacket can be washed in washing machine, you need to familiarize yourself with all the icons on the product label. Here you should specify the requirements for washing this item. If there are no signs on the label depicting a crossed-out container of water or a container with a hand, then the down jacket can be safely loaded into the washing machine. But first you need to prepare it for washing.
Check your pockets first. If there are any items in them, be sure to take them out. Then inspect the collar, cuffs, edges of the pockets. These parts of the clothing are particularly dirty, so it is advisable to clean them by hand. But soaking the entire product, no matter how dirty it may be, is strictly prohibited.
Never use shampoo or powder to wash. They will be difficult to wash off completely, so after washing, stains may remain on the collar and cuffs. It is best to take a light laundry soap: it will definitely not leave any traces.
Do not use bleach, even if the down jacket is white. Such an additive will also lead to the formation of stains. Instead, you can add a little vinegar to the water: it will slightly bleach the product, but will not spoil it.
If the clothes have greasy stains, heavy soiling, they must be removed before washing. Effective remedy from greasy stains - 10% ammonia mixed with dishwashing liquid in a ratio of 1:10. Moisten a cotton swab with the mixture and wipe the stain in a circular motion. When it disappears, the remaining liquid is washed off with a wet cloth.
Finally, fasten all zippers, Velcro, buttons and turn the item inside out. If there is a fur edge, it must be removed.
We leave without "neighbors"
Now the product can be sent to the machine. It is allowed to wash the down jacket only “alone”, without loading other things. If you fill the drum completely, the machine will not wash properly or even ruin things. In addition, you need to leave room in the drum for special balls or tennis balls. They will help when washing in a typewriter: the fluff will not go astray. Balls and balls can replace balls of thread tied into a clean sock.
Special detergents for washing down jackets in a washing machine are added to the powder compartment. If such a product is not at hand, you can take cheaper liquids or gels for woolen things. They allow you to wash clothes without streaks.
But ordinary washing powder will not work. The fact is that it creates a lot of foam, which is difficult to completely wash out of the down jacket even after several rinses. As a result, ugly stains may remain on the fabric. But whatever remedy you choose, you must reduce the recommended rate by 1/3.
Next, it is worth determining in which mode to wash the down jacket in the washing machine. If there is a special program, then, of course, it should be used. If there is no such program, the delicate mode will do. It is also important how many degrees the water temperature will be during washing - for down jackets it should not exceed +30 ℃.
When programming the mode, you must enable the extra rinse function. If it is absent, after washing, you should start the normal rinse cycle again. This will remove the remnants of the detergent from the product (the fluff absorbs it very well, but gives it away very slowly).
After thorough rinsing, the down jacket should be wrung out. If, after washing, the product is simply left to drain, many lumps of fluff will form inside. Then they will be very difficult to fluff. It is recommended to wring out the jacket at low speeds - no more than 400-600 per minute.
After spinning, you can send the item to the dryer or run the dryer mode in the washing machine.
Whip fluff
After mechanical drying or immediately after wringing, it is recommended to dry the down jacket in the fresh air. To do this, you need to remove it from the washing machine and unfasten all buttons, zippers, and other fasteners. It is better to turn the pockets outward so that they dry well. But the down jacket itself is not turned out until it is completely dry.
After washing, the fluff in a jacket or coat is usually knocked into piles within its cell. It should be fluffed a little with your hands and evenly distributed over the entire surface. Dry the down jacket after washing in the washing machine in an upright position, hanging it on ordinary coat hangers. So it will be better to drain water from it and it will dry much faster than in a horizontal position.
Do not dry the product in the open sun or near heating devices: this makes the fluff brittle and crumbles quickly.
During drying, fluff the product several times. Some housewives carry out this procedure with a vacuum cleaner. It is set to minimum power and the nozzle is not put on. The vacuum cleaner will whip up fluff, evenly distribute it throughout the product, make it soft and airy.
It is necessary to dry the down jacket until the down is completely dry. If the feather is left wet, it may rot and give off an unpleasant odor. It is likely that after this the thing will be completely damaged.
Fixing bugs
When washing a down jacket, you may fail, but you should not be upset. If you work on the mistakes, then you can fix everything.
Most often, after washing a down jacket in a washing machine, the following can form:
- yellow stains. Most likely, down and feathers are poorly processed. As a result, the fat remaining on them is washed off and settles on the tissue. Try applying dishwashing liquid to the stains, and rinse with water after 10 minutes;
- white stains. This means that there is detergent left in the product. In this case, the rinse will have to be repeated. If there are a lot of divorces, then the procedure can be carried out 2-3 times;
- fluff balls which after washing cannot be fluffed by hand. The down jacket should be washed again with tennis balls, but this time without the use of detergent. You can also resort to a little trick. After washing, a damp down jacket should be put in the freezer. From the moisture contained in the wet thing, small ice crystals are formed, after drying, such fluff will become more voluminous.
A well-washed down jacket in a machine and completely dry usually restores its original volume. Remember how to wash a down jacket correctly, and then it will remain as warm as when you bought it, and will keep you warm even in the most severe frosts.
Almost everyone has a “down jacket” in their wardrobe - winter outerwear, the filler in which is down. But caring for this product can be difficult; nevertheless, the “down filling” requires a special approach. Of course, the ideal option is to take clothes to dry cleaning, where everything will be done quickly and accurately, but such a service is not cheap. Therefore, economical housewives have a question, is it possible to wash a down jacket in a washing machine? Yes, it can be subjected to a similar procedure, but with some reservations.
Preparatory moments
To get a good result and not spoil the product, before placing the down jacket on the down in the drum of the washing machine, you need to carry out a series of manipulations:
- Check pockets and remove all items, pieces of paper, etc. from them;
- Fur details - a collar, cuffs, if any, it is better to unfasten, since washing can negatively affect their appearance - they can be deformed; natural fur It is better to hand wash the new puff collar with regular shampoo; if the product is decorated with non-removable elements made of artificial pile material, then it is allowed to wash it in a machine in a complete set.
- It is advisable to pre-wash stains - most often, more severe contamination appears on the collar, sleeves, hem; it is worth inspecting the clothes and treating the areas with a special tool; it is not recommended to use powder for these purposes, a liquid composition for local stain removal is more suitable;
If there is old dirt on the fabric, then it can be wiped off with a weak solution of borax, greasy areas are treated with a mixture of vinegar and water, the composition is taken in a ratio of 1: 3. Similar methods are suitable if the down jacket is made of polyester and other synthetic fabrics.
Clothes must be buttoned up - this applies to all locks, Velcro, buttons, buttons, including on pockets, and turned inside out - such products can only be washed inside out.
It doesn’t matter what the filler of the down jacket is - from holofiber, natural or synthetic down, thinsulate or other materials, it will better retain its shape after washing in an automatic machine if all simple rules are followed.
However, if feathers and tufts of fluff began to break through the seams of the jacket, then such care at home will have to be abandoned - while scrolling the product in the drum, most of the contents can come out of it. In addition, once in the drain hole, the filler will cause clogging of household appliances.
What is the best way to wash a product with down?
Manufacturers produce many washing powders, but not all of them can be used for down jackets. A detergent for washing such products must meet a number of requirements:
- remove contaminants;
- preserve the structure of the filler, in this case - downy;
- on the package there should be a mark that the drug is suitable for washing clothes with natural down;
- experts recommend purchasing products that include lanolin, a substance that has a softening and restorative effect;
- the detergent composition must be suitable for use in an automatic machine, otherwise it will form a large amount of foam and white stains will remain on the fabric.
A special detergent should not only clean the product from dirt without damaging the quality of the filler, but also preserve the color of the material, refresh it and rid the thing of bad smell which the down absorbs when worn.
It is worth noting that between the powder and liquid preparation for down jackets, the latter is more suitable. Delicate washing products contain natural substances, active ingredients begin to act even at low temperatures, they dissolve faster in water and are better washed out of the fabric without leaving a residue.
Modern housewives have a choice, you can buy not only washing gel, but also capsules with a detergent composition, shampoos, balms. Some compounds are placed in the powder compartment of the washing machine, while others should be placed directly in the drum. Also, a small amount of gel can be applied before the procedure to particularly contaminated areas.
More expensive than the rest of the hostess will cost capsules designed for products with natural fillers. Most often, they include special components so that the fluff does not stray. The manufacturer claims that they immediately penetrate the fabric and cope with pollution better than others. In addition, such a tool does not require a dosage.
How to choose the right mode?
It is not enough to prepare a thing and choose a detergent composition in order to get an excellent result and not ruin a down jacket, it is equally important to choose the right mode in which to wash the product.
Household appliances are different, but, in any of the machines, there is at least one program designed for fabric that requires a special approach:
- "wool / silk";
- "delicate wash";
- "sensitive";
- hand wash, etc.
You can wash the down jacket on the program only if the water heats up no higher than 30 ° C, and the speed does not exceed 500 revolutions. When the mode is not suitable for some parameters, it can be corrected manually. If you wash at a temperature higher than the required level, or use a higher speed, then there is a high chance of getting a product unsuitable for wear.
Usually, after 2-3 washes, the hostess determines the most suitable program for washing clothes with down filling.
You can also refer to these helpful tips:
- during the first wash, it is recommended to turn on the “extra rinse” mode, if the appliance has one;
- if there are stains of detergent on the fabric, then you can also send the clothes for a separate “rinse”;
- it is enough to use a detergent composition, but it is better to refuse means, such as rinse aids, conditioners - they leave stains on the material, which is especially noticeable on dark products;
- even if the product is washed correctly in an automatic machine, over time, it may lose its original appearance, therefore, you should not subject it to such a procedure more than once every 6 months;
- down jackets and other outerwear are washed separately from other things.
To make the filler less crumpled, you can put special balls or balls for washing down jackets in the drum along with the thing - 3-4 pieces. You can buy them at a hardware store or department household chemicals, usually, they are offered in assortment. For down clothes, it is better to take a PVC product that has many spikes. Such balls for washing rotate, together with the jacket and fluff fluff, preventing it from straying into lumps.
If there are no such devices at hand, then you can take tennis balls instead. But, there is one caveat here - the material of low-quality sports equipment often sheds, therefore, it is important to find out this point before the balls go into the drum, especially if you have to wash a light, white down jacket.
After the washing program has ended, you should take care of proper, high-quality drying.
How to dry clothes with down filling?
There are two options - straighten the down jacket, shake it and hang it on a hanger, or carefully place it on a wire rack. The first method is suitable if we are talking about a quality product with a dense, rich filler, the second is ideal for a jacket with sparse fluff, in which case ventilation from both sides will provide the desired effect.
The duration of drying should not exceed 2 days, otherwise, the filler becomes musty and the appropriate smell begins to emanate from the clothes.
If water flows from the product after washing, it is recommended to hang it in a room with good ventilation and leave it there until no more liquid is emitted from it.
It is strongly not recommended to place clothes on any heating device - yes, this will speed up the drying process, but it will ruin the thing. You can hang it next to a heater or radiator, dry the jacket with a hair dryer or direct a fan in its direction.
Drying a down jacket in a washing machine
If the household unit has the ability to automatically dry things, then it can be used for down jackets. In addition, this method is considered the most preferable, since during the rotation of the drum the product is in motion, which reduces the likelihood of feather and down knocking.
Drying, like washing, should be delicate, therefore, the “for synthetics” mode is best suited, in addition, it is advisable to wring the jacket in the washing machine three times, but the speed should not exceed 600. The last spin program can be left without subsequent rinsing.
At the end of the program, the product is removed from the drum and shaken vigorously so that the feather and down are evenly distributed behind the lining.
What to do if the filler is still crumpled?
Even if you wash the down jacket following all the rules, there is still a risk that the contents will clump into lumps. Most often, the reason for this is the remnants of the detergent composition remaining in the material. To remove them, it is enough to send the thing for 1-2 additional rinses.
If fluff has rolled up in the product, you can resort to some methods already during its drying, for example, periodically knocking on it with a carpet cracker or a stick - this will significantly reduce the number of lumps.
Also, it is worth probing the clothes and rub the areas with seals with your hands, distributing the filler. IN winter period, after that, it is advisable to hang the jacket in the cold - the frozen fluffs are better separated and will not stick together again.
When the washing of the down jacket is completed and it is completely dry, but the state of the “filling” is not happy, you can use a vacuum cleaner to return the “shape” to the clothes, after putting a narrow nozzle on it. The jacket or coat should be processed from the wrong side, drawing the tip from top to bottom, special attention should be paid to the seams, pockets, bottom of the product. The impact of the air flow will help to fluff up the fluff and eliminate the resulting compacted areas.
If it is necessary to wash a jacket, a large number of questions usually arise about how to wash a down jacket without damaging it. expensive thing.
It is important to understand that cleaning can be done in washing machine taking precautions and following the advice of professionals.
Manufacturers of winter jackets with natural or synthetic filling give washing recommendations, but only in dry cleaners.
If you can’t use such services, you can try to wash the thing yourself, but following the instructions given in the article. So the down jacket will retain its original appearance.
You can wash the down jacket in the machine only after preliminary preparation. Here's what to do:
Checking pockets
In the pockets of a person, unnecessary items often remain, which, when washed, can damage the fabric of the jacket. Also, there may be money or documents that cannot be restored after a reaction with a detergent.
Unfasten fur parts
Fur parts must be unfastened before loading into the drum of the machine. Faux and real fur can warp from reacting with water and chemicals, losing their attractiveness and shape.
We wash stains
If the jacket has heavy dirt, stains, stains, they need to be washed. As a rule, the most worn places are the sleeves, areas on the bends of the elbows, the hem and the collar.
Washing in the machine will not get rid of old stains in problem areas. For washing, you can use a stain-removing soap.
Powder stain remover for downy products should not be used - they foam well, washing does not require a lot of foam, as it will be difficult to wash it, there will be a risk of strong stains.
Turn the jacket inside out and fasten all fasteners.
Now, after completing all the steps, the jacket is fastened and turned inside out, as hooks or damage may form on the outside. It is also important to fasten all buttons, Velcro and fasteners. This will keep them intact and not damage the jacket.
Washing rules
To understand whether it is possible to wash a down jacket in a washing machine is very simple. It is important to decipher the symbols on the tag - these are the basic rules for cleaning and drying, helping to maintain the durability of the jacket.
For things that cannot be washed in a certain way, this information is almost always encrypted on the tag.
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Usually, to wash a down jacket, it is enough to follow these rules:
- Wash the jacket separately from clothes and other outerwear;
- use a liquid cleanser;
- rinsing is required at least 2 - 3 times;
- place 3-4 tennis balls in the drum to prevent the formation of lumps from the filler;
- it is desirable to dry it in the open air, so that direct sunlight does not fall on the jacket, it is also possible in a room away from heating appliances;
At what temperature to wash a down jacket
To properly wash a down jacket in a typewriter, it is important to select a special program with a low water temperature. The optimum temperature is 30 degrees. Washing by hand is also carried out in cool water.
How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine
Basic rules for choosing a down jacket laundry detergent:
- It is forbidden to use ordinary powders - they almost always leave stains.
- The best option would be to use special tools, but any other will work well. liquid remedy gel capsules are also used.
Be sure to pay attention to the study of the composition of the product - it should not contain phosphates, chlorine and bleach.
You can wash the down jacket in the washing machine with Uni Pooh. It has proven itself on the positive side due to its affordable cost and excellent cleansing characteristics.
Using it, you can even refuse tennis balls, as the manufacturer of this tool claims. The filler will not roll, retain breathability. Also suitable Weasel for wool.
How to wash a down jacket by hand
If there is no trust in dry cleaners and automatic machines, you can wash the down jacket at home manually. Preparation and selection of funds are no different. The only thing is that the jacket does not need to be turned inside out.
The main features of how to wash a down jacket at home by hand:
- Hang it on a hanger and place it in the bathroom.
- Wet the product correctly - direct the shower from top to bottom tangentially.
- Treat the product with a product, pay special attention to worn and contaminated places - cuffs, collar, pockets.
- Scrub the jacket with a brush or hard sponge.
- Rinse off the detergent by directing the jet from top to bottom. Do this procedure several times to completely get rid of the foam.
- Start drying.
If there is only one stain on the jacket, and it still does not look dirty, then you can wash it, rub it with a brush with the chosen detergent. So, you do not have to wash the down jacket entirely.
If the jacket is too dirty, it should be soaked - draw warm water into the bathroom, add detergent. Lower the jacket there for 30 - 40 minutes, then lightly rub and dry thoroughly.
How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine
Now almost everyone has a washing machine, so the question is how to properly wash a down jacket in it.
Subject to certain rules, cleaning the jacket is easy to carry out in the machine, setting the delicate mode.
For the purpose of safety and preservation of things, tennis balls are placed in the drum. They prevent the formation of lumps from the filler.
The process of washing a down jacket in a washing machine in stages:
- Remove stains before loading items.
- Turn the jacket inside out, fasten the zippers, snaps and buttons.
- Put the twist with tennis balls.
- Set the desired mode, the temperature should not exceed 30 degrees, some models of machines are equipped with a “delicate wash” mode in cool water.
- The spin is set to a maximum of 600 revolutions, preferably 400, otherwise intense impacts will cause the fluff to climb out.
- To thoroughly rinse the detergent, the rinse cycle after the main wash is set an additional 2 or 3 times. When using rinse aid, you need to take special agent otherwise there will be stains on the down jacket.
- After the jacket is removed from the machine, it is straightened and dried thoroughly.
Modes for washing a down jacket in different washing machines:
- LG - "delicate wash";
- Samsung - "delicate wash";
- Indesit - "delicate fabrics", mode 10 or 11;
- Bosch - wash 30 minutes, pre-regulator reduce the spin speed or set the "wool" mode.
Is it possible to wring out a down jacket in a washing machine
If possible, do not turn on the spin mode, it is better to wring out the thing manually - do this with extreme caution, do not wring out the down jacket by twisting it, it is better to do this with light squeezing movements to remove excess water.
Do not try to squeeze out all the water, the remaining water will drain during the drying process. It will be right!
If, nevertheless, they decided to wring out the jacket in the machine, then only at the minimum speed, usually this value is 400. So the jacket will not go astray.
How to wash a down jacket so that the fluff does not go astray
Sometimes, even with careful observance of all the settings for washing a down jacket in an automatic washing machine, the filler deteriorates, gets lumpy.
To prevent fluff from straying, you will need to wash with several tennis balls or use the Uni Pooh product that was mentioned earlier.
But if this happened, then in order to return the original appearance, you need to carry out the following manipulations:
- Spread the lumps with your hands, periodically shaking the jacket;
- put a dry down jacket on a bed or sofa, lightly beat with a carpet beater;
- put the jacket back in the machine with tennis balls, turn on the spin cycle at the lowest speed;
- treat the down jacket with a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle for blowing air - under the influence of dry hot air, the filler straightens out, the clothes return to their previous fluffiness.
How to wash a down jacket without streaks
To wash a down jacket without streaks, you need to use a liquid consistency product.
Also, after washing, the jacket is rinsed several times.
Dry the jacket away from radiators and heaters.
How to wash down jacket fur
The edge of a winter jacket needs delicate care, so when it becomes necessary to wash it, it is better to unfasten it and clean it separately. So that it does not become a shapeless fur ball, you must follow these rules:
- Do not wash and, moreover, do not wring out the fur in the washing machine;
- dry it only in a place protected from light;
- it is forbidden to use cleaning products with chlorine or the boiling method;
- cleaning is done in the direction of fur growth - if the pile is long, and against it - if the pile is short;
- before wet cleaning, you need to check how the fur reacts to the product - apply foam to a small side area of \u200b\u200bthe edge and dry to see the result;
- do not rub, wrinkle, deform the product, do not try to wring it dry, the water will drain and evaporate by itself, without any mechanical influences;
- the water temperature should not be more than 40 degrees, otherwise the substrate and the fur itself will be damaged.
These precautions are easy to follow and will keep the look of the product for a long time.
Drying is an essential step in the cleaning process. Even with properly organized washing, drying can spoil the filler, and the fur will go astray.
Drying is also carried out in stages:
- Wring out the down jacket with your hands or entrust the machine.
- When drying in the machine, the mode should be delicate, with tennis balls in the drum.
- After washing, the down jacket needs to be shaken several times - this will help straighten the filler. This should be done easily, otherwise the fluff will go astray.
- The temperature in the room where drying is carried out should not be higher than 28 degrees.
- It is forbidden to dry a thing on a radiator; it must be placed horizontally on a special dryer. The water should drain within a few hours.
- After hanging the jacket, you need to sort it out with your hands, breaking up small lumps.
- Leave the product to dry, but periodically you need to approach it to knead the filler, paying more attention to the chest area and sleeves. In winter, the jacket can be placed outside for several hours: this way the water between the down freezes and prevents it from sticking together.
- The down jacket can dry for a long time, but prohibited methods should not be used to speed up the process. These include any heaters, batteries, radiators. In this case, you can use a hair dryer, setting the average temperature mode and blowing the product at a distance of 15 cm.
- After complete drying, you can treat the jacket with a special water-repellent impregnation.
Prohibited actions when washing and drying
Some actions in the process of washing, subsequent drying can ruin the down jacket so that it will no longer be possible to save and return it to its previous appearance:
- Carrying out washing in a semi-automatic machine;
- wash the jacket with other things;
- intensive wash and heat water;
- the use of plastic balls, not tennis;
- too frequent washing, only 2 times a year is enough;
- the use of non-specialized rinses, conditioners;
- placing a drying jacket near radiators or heaters;
- ironing;
- placing the jacket vertically during drying.
All of the above actions spoil the jacket irreversibly; it will no longer be possible to restore the fabric with filler.
A down jacket is a very practical type of clothing. But he demands proper care to support appearance and breathability, the ability to keep warm.
You can clean the product in any chosen way, subject to the rules for the implementation of washing and drying, as well as the choice of detergent.
Nowadays, a down jacket is considered, perhaps, the most comfortable, practical and warm outerwear. Down jackets vary greatly in price and quality, but regardless of these characteristics, this item requires careful care and respect. Even in winter, the weather often surprises us in the form of dirt and slush, things get dirty easily and require immediate cleaning. Here the inevitable question arises: how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine, so that later it looks like new again, there are no stains from the powder on the outside, and the fluff does not get lost inside? Here are some tips to keep in mind when starting to wash.
The easiest way that you can think of, it is also the safest - this is handwash. It is necessary to fill the bath with slightly warm water (about 30ºС), add a suitable detergent and dilute it well. After that, place the coat in the bath and wash with light foaming movements, stroking over the stains. After rinsing in several waters, gently wring out and dry in a straightened form.
Minor stains that appeared on an almost clean down jacket can be wash locally. To do this, apply the gel, and preferably a detergent solution, on the stain, clean with a soft brush or hand and rinse so that the water falls only on this area and at an angle, rolling off it. So the thing itself will remain dry, and the stain will be treated. Then the item must be dried as usual.
To decide on the optimal washing method, you should read the care label of the garment. If washing in an automatic machine is allowed, then this is the most effective option. Ideally, if the machine has a “down jacket” or “bulky things” mode. If not, choose the most delicate setting, such as hand wash or wool. You can wring out the down jacket at no more than 400 revolutions.
Regardless of the filler in the down jacket: down, down-feather or sintepuh, you should not be zealous with cleaning. Raincoat fabric for outerwear has a protective impregnation, which over time, and especially during washing, becomes thinner and loses its properties. As a result, the down jacket can become permeable to wind and rain, and this will not benefit the filler. You can wash it no more than 2 times a year.
Important! It is strictly forbidden to wash the membrane in the machine.
Washing a down jacket in a washing machine is specific in that you cannot influence the process when it is already running. Therefore, the preparation of the jacket for the procedure in advance plays an important role. To do this, you should take a number of simple steps that will facilitate washing and further care of the jacket:
- Unfasten the hood with fur part from the jacket. Carefully check the contents of the pockets so that you do not accidentally wash keys, money and other trifles with your clothes.
- Pay attention to those parts of the jacket that usually get dirty the fastest when worn: sleeves, collar area, pockets, hem on the outside and inside. If you find in these places old spots then clean them by hand using a stain remover or ordinary laundry soap.
- Turn the item inside out and fasten all existing zippers, zippers and buttons so that they do not interfere in the drum of the machine.
- Check for poorly sewn parts and diverging seams. If there is a threat that the down jacket will tear, carefully strengthen weak points.
What means can be washed down jacket
For washing down jackets, ordinary detergents that are used for linen are not suitable. They can adversely affect the natural filler, destroying its organic shell. In addition, ordinary powders and gels do not dissolve well in water, do not rinse well from bulky clothes and leave marks.
Special funds are not a deficit. A good assortment is presented in sports stores (because down jackets are often sold there), online stores and in simple departments of household chemicals in hypermarkets.
Detergent for washing products from down "Profkhim"
This tool is produced by ZAO Ecos-1, it is inexpensive, it is found in stores. This available remedy, which washes the upper fabric well and does not spoil the clothing filler at all. Among the shortcomings, one can note the small size of the bottle, only 0.2 l, and a strong chemical smell (leaves with additional rinsing).
Nordland sportswear washing balm
This German manufacturer's tool is suitable for outerwear with any type of filler. The fluff from it does not fall off and does not lose its airiness. The balm is biodegradable, perfectly rinsed out, leaving no residue even on dark fabrics. The volume of the bottle is 0.75 l. The price, if you calculate the number of washings, is quite comfortable. The smell is strong, but pleasant, well interrupts other smells (for example, tobacco).
Shampoo for washing Salton Sport
This tool is one of the few that is suitable for washing the membrane, and is also delicate in relation to natural fillers. A small bottle of this shampoo costs as much as a large Nordland, but it's still cheaper than dry cleaning services. The consumption of funds is prescribed on the package, on average it is enough for 2-4 times.
Gel Heitmann Daunen – Waschpflege
This is another German product designed for washing down products. In this case, it is a concentrate, which is enough for 5-7 uses. It is suitable for both hand washing and machine washing. At the moment this the best remedy giving the quality of a professional wash. In addition to the fact that the gel removes all impurities, it also works as a conditioner: using it, you don’t need to fluff additionally.
Gels "Weasel"
In the Laska line of products, there are those that can be used for quilted down jackets. These are not the strongest detergents, so they may not work on heavily soiled. However, for a simple, everyday wash in order to refresh the item, Laska is perfect.
Domal sport fein fashion gel
This concentrated laundry balm sportswear(including down jackets) is made in Germany. The bottle is large (0.75 l), the consumption of the product is economical, and the price is average. When recalculated for one wash, the product is very economical. This gel is universal, it is suitable for washing natural fluff, membranes, delicate wool and even sports shoes.
How to wash a down jacket so that the filler does not stray into lumps
During washing, from the action of water and detergents (if they are not properly selected), the fluff can fall into lumps, crawl and become thinner. Clothing with such a filler does not warm, and it looks strange. Synthetic down and filling, often quilted, can be washed gently, but without special tools.
To wash down jackets in an automatic machine, special balls are needed. They are sold in the departments of household chemicals and sports stores. It is necessary to add 3-4 balls to the drum during washing and spinning. Rotating and "jumping" inside, they will whip the fluff, preventing it from clumping. You can use regular tennis balls. In this case, you need:
- wash the balls themselves in advance to wash loose paint out of them;
- do not wash light-colored clothes, because in addition to paint, the balls leave traces with their villi.
Another option on how to put a down jacket in order is to wash it with tourmaline spheres. This is a novelty in the field of cleanliness, which is plastic balls with small holes all over the surface. Inside are pebbles of natural minerals with cleaning and antibacterial properties. During washing, such balls fluff up, refresh it, and clean it. The price of a set of 2 balls is 1.5 thousand rubles. They last for 300-400 wash cycles. The disadvantage is that these miracle balls cannot cope with strong, old and persistent pollution. They are more suitable for everyday washing.
tourmaline spheres
Advice! For manual use of tourmaline spheres, the down jacket must be soaked in a bath with balls for 1-1.5 hours and only then washed.
Don't forget to enable re-rinse function at the end of the wash. This is done so that the detergent is completely removed from the fabrics of the down jacket. Due to the large dimensions of things, the powder and the special agent are retained both outside and inside the jacket, which is fraught with white spots and streaks after drying.
Necessarily turn off the spin function. It is at this stage that the seams can often be torn, tissue damage can occur. The danger of automatically squeezing a down jacket is that when twisting, the filler itself can be distributed unevenly. As a result, after washing, you can get a jacket in a completely obscene form. Drying a down jacket is a separate item in the washing technology, and it must be approached responsibly and carefully.
How to dry
So, the machine has completed its cycle, the rinsing is over and you finally got your favorite winter thing out of the drum of the machine. Now undo the zippers and buttons and straighten the down jacket without turning it inside out.
Advice! It is best to dry the down jacket in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.
If it happens in winter, then drying a down jacket in the yard or on an unglazed balcony, of course, is not worth it. Carefully hang your jacket on your shoulders and make sure that in the room where it dries, there is free air circulation.
Leave the item to dry for a while (usually a day or two). Shake the jacket as it dries so that the fill is evenly distributed inside it. Do not use automated devices - clothes dryers. They can spoil the appearance of things and disrupt the thermal insulation properties of down.
What to do if the fluff is still lost
Before it is completely dry, fluff the jacket intensively, as if it were a pillow or a dusty carpet. Can use a carpet beater. Make sure that the fluff does not clog at the corners of the sleeves, pockets and hem, but is evenly distributed under the lining.
If the fluff still gathered in sloppy lumps, and whipping by hand did not help, do the following. Take vacuum cleaner hose tube without nozzle, and with low suction power, move along the wrong side of the down jacket. Special attention devote to thickened places (there is the stray fluff). After the end of the procedure, hang the down jacket on a hanger again, carefully holding it by the hem.
Conclusion
Thus, to the question whether it is possible to wash in a down jacket in a washing machine, the answer is unequivocal: it is possible. All you need is to competently and wisely approach the washing technology itself and follow all these recommendations. Then your jacket will delight you for more than one season and keep you warm even in the most severe frosts.
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A down jacket is the thing that almost every inhabitant of the northern latitudes probably has in their wardrobe. Warm, cozy, suitable for various clothes, not so capricious in care and " biting"for the price of a fur coat. Small dirt on the down jacket can be easily washed or wiped with a damp cloth. However, at least once a year he needs a complete cleaning.
Washing a down jacket in a washing machine is a responsible business, since any wrong step can lead to the fact that the fluff crumple in certain areas or even leave its limits. Therefore, we present to you detailed instructions this procedure, so that the winter jacket will please you for more than one season.
If you carefully look at the instructions for your down jacket, you will most likely notice that the manufacturer does not recommend machine washing at all, but recommends going to a dry cleaner. However, this dry cleaning method contains a number of significant drawbacks:
- High price. Sometimes the price of a down jacket seems ridiculous compared to the cost of cleaning it annually on the advice of the manufacturer.
- Lack of responsibility. Many dry cleaners, before accepting a product from a client, require you to sign a service agreement, which, among other things, also states that the company does not bear any responsibility for the result. That is, if you end up with some semblance of your once cute down jacket, then no one will be to blame for this, and you will not be compensated for the damage.
- Time. Throwing a thing into the machine, getting it out, hanging it to dry, or going to that same dry cleaner are actions that require very different time costs.
- Harmfulness. It is not a fact that the chemical trace elements of the substances with which your jacket was cleaned will not remain in the filler. Contact with them will definitely not benefit allergy sufferers and young children.
We erase ourselves
Experienced housewives warn: the main thing is not to wash, but to properly dry the winter jacket. Therefore, it would be advisable for us to disassemble the process of cleaning things in stages, before washing the down jacket in the machine.
Detergent selection
First of all, you need to choose the right detergent. Under no circumstances do we recommend staying at washing powder, especially if the down jacket is dark - ugly white stains and stains may remain on the product when the down jacket is washed in the machine.
Most the best option- liquid detergents. You can buy it as a special solution for washing down, or you can choose a less expensive solution for washing woolen items.
But any ordinary rinse is very likely to cause the fluff in the product to stick together into tight lumps. Therefore, you do not need to save on it - purchase a special rinse aid for washing natural fluff.
How to wash a down jacket in an automatic machine is to choose the right detergent. In the table, we have placed the most popular tools and their features.
"Unipuh" Eco Nordland Sport Gels Heitmann
Sport Fein Fashion Woly Sport Down Wash & Clean Nikwax
| Means | Specialization: | Wash: |
| "Unipuh" | A liquid agent that can be used not only for down jackets, but also for pillows, blankets, etc. with a similar filler | Vial weighing 250 ml ( cost - about 300 rubles) enough for 5-6 wash cycles |
| Eco Nordland Sport | Washing down jackets, sportswear, thermal underwear |
Balm based on natural ingredients - shows its properties at a water temperature of at least 20 degrees. 750 ml of the product, according to the manufacturer, is enough for 25 washing cycles of a down jacket. In stores, the average price of a balm is 200-250 rubles. Be careful - for hard water, it is necessary to increase the dosage of the product from one cap to three |
| Gels Heitmann, Ostrich | Special detergents for washing down jackets - contain a number of active ingredients that wash out old dirt from these products |
The dosage of the agent directly depends on the content of magnesium and calcium salts in the water - in a word, on its hardness. Washing when using the gel should be carried out at a delicate mode and a maximum temperature of 30 degrees. One of the unpleasant moments is that the components of the product can leave white stains if you forget about the extra rinse. Spin should be turned on at low speeds. Dry the item in the same way as in the recommendations - away from sources of strong heat |
| Sport Fein Fashion | Similar in many respects to Eco Nordland Sport | 750 ml is enough for 10 machine wash cycles. It has a standard composition: anionic and ionic surfactants, conditioner and fragrances. The price of the gel is low, but it is better known in wholesale than in retail |
| Woly Sport Down Wash & Clean | Detergent intended for washing fluff contained in various products | A bottle of 250 ml will cost the buyer 300 rubles |
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"Ariel" Perwoll Balsam Magic, (liquid soap) |
Universal detergents, which, among other things, can also be used to wash a down jacket | |
Advice! To make sure that heavy soiling stretches, do not forget to rub it properly with laundry soap before washing. If you are a fan of modern technology, then instead of this " grandmother's» method, you can use the steamer, or the function « steam boost» on the iron.
Preparation
Can the down jacket be washed in a washing machine? Certainly! But it will have to be prepared for washing:
- Remove fur collar.
- Take everything out of your pockets.
- Remove the straps, tie the puffs so that they do not come loose when washing.
- Fasten all zippers, close pockets, glue Velcro.
- In conclusion, turn the thing inside out and push it into the drum.
Advice! Carefully inspect the seams of the product. If feathers climb out of them even when worn, then it is best to refuse washing in a typewriter - the result is great that the down jacket is strong after it. will lose weight».
Wash
Is it possible to wash a down jacket in an automatic machine after all? Yes, but only in a drum-type automatic machine! Semi-automatic machines, machines with activators - all this is guaranteed to ruin the product.
Washing mode is better to choose the following:
- Actually, for washing down jackets, if any;
- Delicate;
- For wool, silk;
- For synthetic things ( in this case, put the most "hard" program).
Washing temperature - no more than 30 degrees.
Speaking about how to wash a down jacket in a machine, we advise you to run only one down jacket in one wash cycle, without the neighborhood of other things. In order for it to come out of the machine the same as you put it there, it must spin freely in the drum.
Also, our recommendation would be to activate an additional rinse - it is much more difficult to wash all the detergent from a down jacket than from a less dense and thick thing. Yes, and fluff, feathers do not have very good property- they quickly absorb the components of detergents and hardly " give away».
mass useful tips for washing you will also see in the video at the end of this article.
Advice! When washing, there is still a chance that the down jacket may twist or stick to the walls of the rotating drum. So that this does not happen, and feathers and fluff do not clump into clods, there is one very simple tip - before washing, put small plastic or rubber balls in the drum - tennis, children's, massage, designed to play with pets.
You can also find special balls for washing down jackets in stores - you will need 3-4 pieces. And you can also buy special tourmaline spheres - as in the photo. Some housewives also recommend soft badminton balls.
Spin
How to wash a down jacket in a typewriter, we figured it out. Now let's do the push. Some advise turning it off, as it can cause some of the fluff to leave your product forever. However, we advise you to leave this option active: drying a down jacket full of water is a very tiring task at home ( how many buckets of water you just have to remove). In addition, with such drying, the fluff will clump into lumps, which will not be so easy to straighten. There is a possibility that the product, without drying, will ban.
However, to squeeze the down jacket, you should not set the maximum speed - 400-600 per minute is enough.
Advice! If you decide to use tennis balls when spinning and washing, then choose white balls. The dye can leave stains on the down jacket. To save yourself the surprise, soak colored balls for 3-4 hours in bleach.
Drying
After you have taken the thing out of the machine, the first thing you need to do is open it, unfasten all pockets, latches, zippers. But it is still too early to turn it from the wrong side to the front.
You can dry the down jacket in two versions - to your attention the instruction:
- In an automatic washing machine with drying function. Remember the tip about balls? So, when drying, their presence in the drum is also necessary.
- Drying must necessarily take place in a vertical position on hangers - in a ventilated room, on a balcony, near a not too hot radiator. The process can be accelerated by drying the down jacket warm ( but not hot!) with jets of air from a hair dryer. Do not forget to vigorously shake the product from time to time to knead the feathers with your hands.
Be sure to make sure that the down jacket is completely dry - otherwise the wet down will rot, the thing will smell unpleasant, and then there will be nothing left but to get rid of it.
Advice! In no case should a down jacket be dried under the influence of strong heat, hot air, even if you really want it to dry quickly.
What to do if there are problems
Outta fluff
If you still missed something, and the fluff gathered in places in treacherous lumps, this is not a reason to consider the thing spoiled. We will tell you how to restore its presentable appearance ( it will also be useful to you if you wondered “Can a duvet be washed in a typewriter?”, And something went wrong for you):
- Send the already washed jacket for 2-3 delicate spin cycles in the automatic machine. Don't forget to throw tennis balls in there too.
- Group the damp down jacket properly and put it in the freezer. Small ice crystals, into which frozen moisture will turn, will add volume to the fibers and fluff. And here is the already dried product after such “ shock» freezing should return to its original form.
There are divorces left
If stains are formed due to excess powder or poor rinsing then wipe the product with a cloth moistened with dishwashing detergent.
If the stains do not disappear, then rinse additionally. If this still does not help, then you need to re-wash with less detergent.
If stains are a consequence of damage to the paint of fabrics unfortunately there is nothing to fix.
Bad smell
If there is an unpleasant smell after washing, there may be 3 reasons
- long soaked
- poorly laundered
- poorly dried and the fluff began to deteriorate
In all three cases, there is only one way out, wash again in compliance with all the rules.
Washing precautions
To prevent the down jacket from turning into an awkward jacket after washing and drying, in no case do the following:
- Pre-soaking things before washing the down jacket in an automatic machine.
- The water temperature is over 40 degrees.
- Use of bleaches ( even for white down jackets).
- Drying the product in a towel or on a horizontal surface.
Alternative
How to wash down jackets in a typewriter, we sorted it out. But the soiled thing can be washed not only in the washing machine, but also by hand. During the washing process, do not forget:
- Do not soak the down jacket, wash immediately, without prior action.
- You need to hand wash the down jacket vertically - hang it on a hanger above the bath.
- Also opt for liquid detergent. Apply it with a dishwashing sponge and rinse with a shower of water.
- Do not use both bleaches and dyes.
- The washing temperature is the same as in the machine - no more than 30 degrees.
- Rinse out of the shower several times after washing.
- But a hand-washed down jacket is best dried not in a vertical, but in a horizontal position.
Video tips on how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine
We told you everything we knew about how to properly wash a down jacket in an automatic machine.
We hope that our advice was useful to you, and after such a cleaning, the thing will return to you clean and fresh.
