How to dry a down jacket after washing

In winter, there are no more practical clothes than a warm down jacket. To date, designers have developed a lot of options that allow you to look beautiful in any situation. In products of this kind there are practically no flaws, except the difficult process of washing and further drying. However, if you follow the instructions, the procedure will not cause much difficulty. We give a number of practical recommendations that will preserve the operational characteristics of the product. So let's get started.

What is important to know

Despite the fact that recommendations for washing and drying winter products on the down are everywhere, many housewives make a lot of common mistakes. As a rule, this contributes to laziness and lack of time. In the end, the down jacket begins to emit an unpleasant odor, which is quite difficult to fight.

1. If the washing of the jacket is carried out by means of a household machine, in no case will you set the maximum temperature and high revs. Suitable processing options for delicate fabrics (temperature of 30 degrees, speed is absent or varying within 200-400).
2. As a cleansing agent, you can use only gel-like, but not bulk powders. If possible, choose a special composition labeled "for washing down jackets." If there is no such option, pour baby dye-free shampoo into the powder and rinse compartment.
3. It is important to remember forever that you can not wash down jackets too often. Otherwise, detergents will wash away the protective layer that repels water. If you can remove the contamination by the dry method (brush), use it.
4. Down jackets are rarely washed by hand, as stains remain on the surface. If for some reason you cannot use the machine, thoroughly wash the cleaning agent from the cavity of the jacket. Send a down jacket for drying only after the water stops foaming.
5. As mentioned, any mechanical effect is prohibited in the process of washing or drying the jacket on the down.The product will be squeezed and at low speeds, it is not necessary to allow the filler to roll into balls. If this happens, you will not be able to provide the product with high-quality drying (the insides will begin to hum).
6. Before you start washing in a typewriter, place 5 balls for playing tennis inside. To dry down products, choose a room with good air circulation. It is impossible to lay out the down jacket in a horizontal position, using thick towels as bedding. Such a move will cause a debate filler.
7. Prohibited any exposure to thermal devices operating at high temperatures. This includes an oil heater or “Breeze”, heating devices, a hairdryer, an oven (gas, electric), an oven, etc. You can also not dry a white or light beige down jacket in the sun, otherwise the fabric will turn yellow.
8. To make the down product dry faster, break up the lumps after washing, even if they are not very large. Such a move will not allow the fluff to begin to sing, as a result of which you will exclude the possibility of an unpleasant smell in advance. If the filler “sticks together”, the jacket will lose its insulating properties.
9. It is important not only to wash and dry the down jacket correctly, but also to comply with the storage conditions. Hang the product on the hanger, cover with a special cover for clothes. Do not fold it in half (three times), after complete drying, leave the product for a day in a room with good air circulation.

How to care for a down jacket

Before drying the jacket, it must be washed properly. If the procedure is violated, there will be stains on the surface, the down will curl up into balls, the product will dry for a very long time.

1. Before sending the jacket to the washing machine, clean the particularly dirty places with a brush. This includes the collar, cuffs, pocket area. You can perform manipulations with a brush and dishwashing detergent (laundry soap, vinegar, or ammonia). When the cleaning is done, do not dry it, immediately send it to the machine.
2. Do not rush to start the device, unfasten the parts that give in to it. Wrap the metal elements with food film, turn the jacket inside out. Put 5-8 tennis balls in the drum, they will not allow the fluff to stray into balls.It is important to pre-wash the balls (if they are new) so that the down jacket does not stain.
3. After preparation, pour liquid powder into the special compartments of the machine, add rinse aid. Select the appropriate mode, as long as it is careful. The best options are "Hand wash", "Delicates", "Wool items". Remove spin or set it to minimum.

How to dry down jacket

1. After wet processing, it is time to proceed to the next stage - drying the product. It is important to understand that even if all the conditions for storage and washing are met, the jacket will become useless if it is hung on a rope. Also, do not leave the product in a horizontal position or on radiators. What to do? Let's try to figure it out together.
2. If woolen sweaters are dried on terry towels, this trick will not work with the down jacket. In this way, the product will start to produce an unpleasant odor, which can only be dealt with by repeated washing.
3. After you have removed the jacket from the machine, shake it 3-5 times. Such a course will straighten the filler, as a result of which the fluff lumps will slightly wriggle.Shake lightly, do not shake too hard, so that the filler does not get stuck in one place.
4. Make sure that the temperature in the room does not exceed 28 degrees. Hang the down jacket on the hanger, select a ventilated place. Hang the thing, sort the lumps with your hands, breaking them into small pieces. Leave the product to dry, approach it periodically, knead the filler as it dries.
5. If the down jacket is sewn with threads dividing the surface into compartments, it is sufficient to periodically knead the product. In such things (quality), the fluff does not lump together, therefore drying will take place without damage to the structure. Some people prefer to knock out outerwear with a carpet fitting; the main thing here is not to overdo it.
6. Negative feature of products for down is the fact that such things dry for a long time. Do not count on immediate results, remember about the prohibited methods of drying (thermal devices).
7. In case of emergency it is allowed to use a fan, exposing it at a distance of 1 m from the jacket. Make sure that the head of the device is spinning, and not fixed in place.The diffused air flow will provide airflow from all sides, as a result of which it will be possible to achieve a result many times faster.
8. It is important to remember forever that the more often you go to the down jacket and shake it, the faster the product will dry. Moisture will gradually evaporate, freeing down. Each shaking provides "loosening" of hairs, so that the jacket looks bloated (as it should be).
9. If you leave everything as it is, without straightening a down jacket and kneading lumps, eventually you ruin the product. The jacket will cease to perform the main function - heat insulation. Also, the wind will appear through its upper layer, which is highly undesirable for residents of cold regions.
10. Some housewives prefer to handle winter clothes with water-repellent impregnation. Such a move is not forbidden, but rather welcome. The main thing is to perform the procedure after the product is completely dry. Appropriate sprays and aerosols can be found in shoe and clothing stores, supermarket departments and haberdashery salons.

Drying of the down jacket does not present any particular difficulties, the main thing is to perform the washing correctly before the procedure.Send the product to the drum of the machine in the form of inverted, put tennis balls, use only liquid powder. Dry the product on the hanger, periodically break the lumps of fluff. If desired, use a fan, direct air flow randomly (from side to side).

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