How to wash a polyester jacket in a washing machine?

Today, polyester is one of the most popular synthetic fabrics. This wear-resistant material is used for sewing sweaters, trousers, as well as outerwear. A jacket made of such material can be found in almost any wardrobe, because it is a convenient, practical and reliable thing. But for polyester products to last for a long time, while not losing their original appearance, they must be properly looked after. How to wash a polyester jacket in a washing machine, remove stains, dry it - we will deal with all this in this article.

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Polyester Care Tips

The composition of the fabric may vary, the product may be made of 100% polyester, or may be mixed with other types of fabric, such as cotton. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends washing instructions on the product label. But there are a number of recommendations that it is advisable to follow if your item contains polyester:

• Hot water can damage the structure of the fabric, things after washing can decrease in size and shed. Therefore, do not wash in hot water.
• It is not recommended to dry them in a typewriter or put them on radiators. Polyester should not be dried in direct sunlight, since ultraviolet rays have a bad effect on it.
• When washing, do not use bleaches and detergents that include chlorine.

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Machine wash

Is it possible to wash the wiper jacket or coat made of polyester in a washing machine? This question excites many housewives. In most cases, this can be done. But you will find the exact answer to this question on the label of your jacket. Before washing, you need to carefully study it.

If the manufacturer has allowed washing a polyester jacket in a washing machine, then we will start:

1. First, we’ll free the product pockets from unnecessary things, especially if the jacket is for children.
2. Unfasten everything that comes unfastened - a belt, a hood, etc.
3. If there are any stains on things, wash them with laundry soap.
4. Zip up all the zippers and Velcro, turn the jacket inside out.
5. Set the washing mode. For such things it’s better to use delicate mode.
6. The temperature in most cases is set at about 40 degrees. If cotton is a part, then it is possible to raise to 60 degrees. As a rule, the maximum possible washing temperature is indicated on the product label.
7. For washing it is better to use liquid detergentnot containing bleach or chlorine. Powder is also suitable, but stains can remain from it.
8. Spin must be set to minimum or completely disabled.
9. Add rinse aid. Your thing will smell good, will be soft and not very wrinkled.
10. If there is an additional rinse function, it must be turned on so that the risk of stains is minimal.
11. When the wash is done, remove the jacket. If you washed without spinning, squeeze out excess water a little with light movements. Smooth the windbreaker, hang it on a hanger and hang it to dry in a well-ventilated area.

Important! Synthetic fabrics shed much when washing, so it’s better not to wash other things with the jacket, especially those that are very different in color.

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Hand wash

If you are afraid to wash a polyester jacket in a washing machine, you can do it manually. Moreover, even manufacturers do not recommend some things to be washed in an automatic machine. This is not a particularly laborious process:

1. Before washing, prepare the jacket: check the pockets, unfasten the belt, collar, wash the stains.
2. Pour warm water into the container, dissolve the detergent for hand washing in it. Soak your clothes for 20 minutes and then wash.
3. Rinse your jacket by adding fabric softener to the water. By the way, in a separate article we have collected a lot of interesting and simple recipes so that you can make do-it-yourself fabric softener.
4. Gently squeeze the product without twisting it.
5. Dry naturally.

Important! When washing, you do not need to rub and stretch the fabric strongly to avoid deformation.

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Ironing Polyester Products

If the fabric is badly wrinkled, then ironing in this case will not save you much. It’s easier once again to overdo the thing. In order to avoid such situations, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:

• When washing synthetic fabrics, the drum of the washing machine should not be more than half full. Then things are distributed evenly, there will be no creases on clothes.
• After washing, things do not need to be wrung out or twisted. It is best if the water drains by itself.
• Outerwear are recommended to hang on a coat hanger.
• Drying clothes is recommended in the fresh air, but not in direct sunlight.
• If the item needs ironing, do not heat the iron above 120 degrees, so as not to burn the fabric. It is advisable to iron through a damp cloth or gauze.
• Start the ironing process with a lining.
• First, iron a small area in a not very noticeable place. If everything is in order, continue to iron further. But if nevertheless you burn the thing, then it will not be so noticeable.
• Best deal with such a thing. steam steamer.

Important! If there is no steamer, but there are many folds that need to be straightened, then do the following: draw hot water into the bathtub so that steam flows. If possible, hang things over water for 10 minutes. All folds should be straightened.

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How to wash a down jacket made of polyester?

Polyester down jackets are easy to wash. Machine washable, but still handwash is preferable. How to wash a down jacket made of polyester?

• Soak the dirtiest places with laundry soap or special stain remover.
• Dip the down jacket in warm water with a special detergent dissolved in it and rub a little.

Important! Soaking things with synthetic filler is not recommended.

• Rinse the product in plenty of water.
• Squeeze the down jacket lightly with your hands, but do not twist it and hang it to dry on its shoulders.

You can wash the down jacket in the washing machine:

1. Set the delicate mode and temperature to 30 degrees.
2. When washing such things, it is better to use a liquid detergent.
3. Wash stains with laundry soap, fasten zippers and Velcro and turn the product inside out.
4. Put some tennis balls inside the jacket.
5. Press at minimum speed.
6. Set the rinse mode, if any. This will help to avoid divorces.
7. After washing, hang a down jacket on your shoulders and hang it to dry in a well-ventilated place.

Important! If, after the thing has dried, you notice some defects, do not leave everything as it is. Read how to solve the most common problems:

• What should I do if the filler has gone astray after washing?
• How to remove stains after washing a down jacket?

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How to wash things from polyester with a membrane?

Today, on the basis of polyester make membrane overalls and jackets. Such clothing is very popular, as it perfectly protects from cold, rain and snow. Such products require special care:

• They need to be washed special products for membrane clothing and at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.
• You can not use ordinary washing powders, since they clog the pores of the membrane and are not washed out from there. As a result, things lose all their properties.
• After washing, it is recommended to impregnate the membrane fabric with special impregnations, which improve the water-repellent properties of the material and extend its service life.

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How to remove stains on polyester?

What should I do if spots appear on my jacket or my collar grows loose? There are several effective ways to safely clean polyester clothing from stains and glossy areas.

Dishwashing liquid

There are no aggressive chemical components in dishwashing detergents, which is why they do an excellent job of contaminants without damaging the fabric. Apply a little to the stain, rub with a brush and rinse with water.

Soap

The cheapest, effective, safe stain remover is a laundry soap. Make a mild soapy solution and wipe the stain until it disappears. If a weak solution can not cope, its concentration can be increased.

Important! Instead of household, you can use any other. But it is better to test its effect in a small inconspicuous area.

Salt:

• Pour a little salt on the contaminated place, rub the pollution. To achieve a good result, repeat the procedure several times. Your clothes will look clean and tidy with minimal risk to the fabric.
• You can make a concentrated saline solution and wipe the stain with it, and then wash the clothes in the usual way.

Sodium tetraborate

You can remove the stain with sodium tetraborate:

• Put some on a cotton pad or swab and wipe the problem areas.
• Wipe the treated surface with citric acid diluted in water and wash normally.

Starch

The starch removal procedure using starch is as follows:

1. Place a tissue under the stain on the inside.
2. Distribute starch on a stain.
3. On top of the starch, lay a double-folded cloth.
4. Gently smooth the fabric with a hot iron.
5. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
6. Lightly wet this area, pour salt on it with a thick layer. Leave on for 30 minutes.
7. Rinse in soapy water and then in clean water.

Vinegar

Complex and old spots can be removed with vinegar and dishwashing detergent:

1. In a glass of water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent and 2 teaspoons of vinegar.
2. Apply the mixture with a sponge or swab to the stain area and leave for 20 minutes.
3. Then you just need to wash the item in normal mode.

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So you can wash a demi-season or winter jacket from polyester at home. We hope that with our tips you will not have any problems in caring for outerwear made of such material.