How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine?

How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine - this question excites all owners of this wardrobe item. Almost everyone has such a warm and practical thing that has a definite advantage - in winter it protects a person’s body well from wind, cold and bad weather. In addition, most jackets or coats are very beautiful and fashionable.

Modern manufacturers do not recommend washing down jackets at all, since fluff is knocked down in almost every wash. Most often, products are offered to be dry cleaned. However, this type of service is quite expensive, so many of us simply have to wash our down jackets ourselves - manually or in a washing machine. How to do it right and not damage your favorite thing - read this article.

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Before proceeding directly to washing the product, it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparation. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Check all pockets of the down jacket and remove all foreign objects from them.
2. If there are any decorations on the jacket that, when washed, can come off and damage the inside of the machine, be sure to unfasten them.
3. Remove the edge, which if necessary, wash by hand, separately from other things.
4. Button all buttons, buttons and zippers.
5. Turn the down jacket on the wrong side.

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Detergent Selection

After you have properly prepared the thing, you need to choose a gentle detergent for washing down jackets. For this, any of the 3 household chemical products that are available in any store will suit you:

• special shampoo;
• liquid soap;
• washing powder.

Important! Each detergent has its advantages and disadvantages. Soap does not always cope with persistent pollution, the powder can leave stains on the surface of the thing. If you decide to opt for shampoo as the mildest detergent for washing, remember that it is important to strictly observe the dosage indicated in the instructions. Otherwise, the shampoo will give too much foam, which can get out of the machine to the outside, and then you will have to eliminate the consequences of the “big wash”, putting in order the flooded bathroom or kitchen.

If you are in doubt about choosing a product, check out our other useful reviews specifically for down-padded detergents:

• Laundry agent Weasel.
• Outerwear detergents.
• Liquid Powder Rating.

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Balls for washing

In order to protect yourself from the unpleasant consequences of washing - fluff brought down into lumps or complete deformation of the product, we advise you to purchase items necessary for washing in the store before such a responsible event, which must first be put in the tank of the washing machine along with the thing. The following options are offered at your choice:

1. Balls for washing down jackets made of PVC, with spikes. 4-8 of such items, in the shape of children's toys, are placed in a tank on top of the down jacket, rotate with it, water and detergent and arrange the product with a kind of “massage”, perfectly repelling it. The main advantages of balls: make washing more effective, prevent damage to the insulation, prevent the appearance of spools.
2. Magnetic balls for washing.They act on the same principle, while additionally creating a magnetic field that softens the water and increases the effectiveness of detergents. Recommended for washing almost any product of varying degrees of contamination. The recommended amount for washing a down jacket is from 6-12 pieces.
3. Tourmaline balls for washing down jackets - an innovation in the domestic market. Manufacturers place small balls made of mineral substances in a spherical plastic case with holes. During washing, they create a kind of environment in water that is similar in effect to that which appears when using washing powders - alkalis, free ions are released, the level of acidity increases. This makes it possible to dispense with detergents and successfully apply a set of 6-2 tourmaline balls, designed for 2-3 years of service, not only for washing down jackets, but also for other products. Among the disadvantages of such balls, it is worth noting the high price and restrictions on use - the temperature of the water during washing with these items should not be higher than +50 C.
4. Tennis balls - an economical option for those who can not afford the more expensive balls for washing down jackets. You can buy them inexpensively at any sporting goods store. In order for the down jacket not to become bright, acidic during washing, soak new balls before use in bleach, then rinse in hot water and only then put 4-8 pieces into the drum. In terms of their effectiveness, they are practically inferior in no way to similar industrial products.

Important! A side effect when using such products is an increased level of noise during washing, arising from the fact that the balls hit the metal walls of the drum of the machine.

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Recommendations for choosing a washing mode

To determine what mode to wash the down jacket and what temperature is optimal, first carefully read the instructions for your washing machine. You need a section on how to wash down jackets in a washing machine. If the required information is missing, adhere to the following requirements:

• The recommended washing temperature is not higher than 30-40 degrees.
• Delicate mode.
• Spin speed - 600-800 rpm.
• Extra rinse is required.

Important! Having chosen the indicated parameters, place the down jacket in the tank, put the balls on top, put powder in the compartment for detergents or pour liquid soap, add “Lenor” or “Silan” type air conditioner to the other compartment. Then turn on your typewriter.

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How to dry a down jacket?

There are 2 main ways to dry a down jacket after washing, in order to preserve its beautiful appearance and prevent the appearance of lumps.

Method 1

1. Remove the product.
2. Shake the hem.
3. Hang on your shoulders.
4. Put back in the washing machine with balls.
5. Scroll in the spin cycle several times.
6. Hang back until completely dry.

Method 2: Machine Drying

1. Without pulling out the down jacket, select the drying mode.
2. Set the temperature to 30 degrees.
3. Leave the down jacket in the car for 3 hours.
4. Pull out.
5. Shake it.
6. Hang on your shoulders.
7. Beat occasionally.

Important! If the fluff has strayed into lumps in pockets or corners of the down jacket, you can correct imperfections with the help of improvised household appliances. Take the vacuum cleaner without a nozzle, set it to minimum power. To begin, turn the coat inside out. Then slowly, in a circular motion, run the vacuum cleaner tube from one corner to another so that the filler moves under the lining and straightens.

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When asked whether it is possible to wash a down jacket in a washing machine, the owners of this beautiful and practical thing are likely to answer in the affirmative. This is easy to do with the tips above. We wish you success in washing your favorite items, and let them serve you more than one winter.