Yes, indeed manufacturers do not recommend washing at home. All because fluff gets lost in lumps and it's very difficult to return it to its original appearance. But especially enterprising women have already figured out how you can save money on dry cleaning and save a nice, clean thing in the cold wear. Therefore, we suggest considering the advice of wise women who take care of down things at home.
Before washing, it is necessary to remember that the down jacket is a product filled with fluff of birds, most often it is goose, duck or swan. It's not uncommon when a feather is added to the down jackets. It is not difficult to distinguish feathers from a feather. Pooh is the "undercoat" of feathers in birds, which improves thermoregulation. It does not have a solid foundation, and it is lighter than a feather. Therefore, the products from the fluff are very light, soft and pleasant to the touch. A feather is a horny formation of skin in birds covering most of their body. It has a strong and sharp base.
How to wash the down jacket at home, so as not to lose fluff
And so, for washing you need: a washing machine, a liquid detergent (use a regular powder is not recommended because it is worse rinsed), 3-4 tennis balls (you can buy in any sports shop, sometimes manufacturers sell their own products together with special balls).
- Put the down jacket and tennis balls in the washing machine (one down jacket - one wash). Down jacket pre-fasten and turn inside out
- Choose a program for washing delicate things (maximum temperature 30 degrees)
- Let's have two
- We put the spin to a minimum, as a rule, it is 400 revolutions
- Pour liquid detergent for washing
- Launching the machine
- We wait
- Drying
Dry the down jacket should be on the shoulders. And with the frequency of an hour or two it must be removed and shaken to avoid the formation of a seal from the fluff. Do not dry the down jacket on a battery or other heat source.
If you choose drying in a washing machine, do not forget that you need to dry with tennis balls. And even if after this the thing looks dry at first glance, fluff or feathers inside may be wet. To avoid the appearance of stains, it is better to dry the down jacket on the shoulders.
Is it worth it to wash the machine is not very dirty down jacket?
If the down jacket is not heavily soiled, it is better not to wash it in a washing machine. Mostly, cuffs on sleeves, gates and pockets are dirty in outer clothing. For their purification, apply to soiled areas of laundry soap, gently rub with a brush or hand. Rinse thoroughly with soap and water with a damp cloth. Dry it.
The only thing that must be taken into account before washing the down product is that cheap Chinese-made down jackets can not predictably behave when washing. This is due to the fact that fluff can be mixed with a sintepon and a feather, and the cover that is inside the product is not pierced. When washing, the fillers migrate throughout the product and are knocked off. In addition, the sintepon is much inferior to the fluff by its warming abilities.
As you can see, washing the down jacket at home is not difficult, the main thing is to observe all the rules and your things will serve you long and will not be allowed to freeze in winter!