How to wash a dirty down jacket_What to do if a down jacket is dirty?

To keep warm in winter, most people will choose down jackets. However, in general, although down jackets are warm, they are very troublesome to clean. If you wash them directly by hand, it is difficult to clean because down jackets are relatively large, and it is also very laborious to clean. If you use a washing machine to wash them, the down jackets are easily damaged. So how do you wash a dirty down jacket?

Tips for cleaning down jackets: you can easily clean your down jacket at home, saving money and effort while protecting your clothes!

1. Wipe local stains with a hot towel

Every time you wash your down jacket, its lifespan is reduced, so try to wash it as little as possible. If it is only local, you can wipe it with a hot towel. Generally, down jacket fabrics are not afraid of water. Just drop a few drops of neutral laundry detergent on the dirty area and wipe it dry with a wet hot towel after 5 minutes to remove it.

2. No need to use detergent for washing

The poultry down in down jackets is protein fiber and cannot be washed with strong alkaline detergents, soaps, etc. Remember not to use enzyme laundry detergent, as this will cause the clothes to become stiff after washing and drying. It is best to use a special down jacket cleaning agent to reduce damage.

3. The water temperature should not be too high

First soak the down jacket in cold water for 20 minutes to make the inside and outside of the down jacket fully moistened. Then dissolve the special detergent in warm water and then soak the down jacket in it. The water temperature should not be too high, around 30°C is appropriate, which is similar to the temperature of your hands. Also use warm water for rinsing.

4. Never rub or twist

Soak the down jacket for 10 minutes before washing. Do not rub the dirty parts of the clothes with your hands. Instead, use a soft-bristled brush or an old toothbrush to brush the key areas and easily overlooked areas, then rinse them twice with clean water. After washing, squeeze out the water with both hands along the texture of the fabric.

5. Add appropriate amount of rice vinegar

Add a capful of rice vinegar to clean water. Soak the down jacket in it for 5-10 minutes, rub it roughly (no need to rinse it), skim off the vinegar water and hang it to dry. (White vinegar)

6. Avoid exposure to the sun

Down jackets can be dried in a ventilated place. Exposure to the sun will accelerate the aging of the down jacket fabric. After drying, you can use a clothes hanger to pat the down jacket to restore its fluffiness.

7. Use toothpaste to "dry clean" oil stains

When clothes are stained with oil, squeeze some toothpaste and moisten it with a few drops of water, then apply it evenly on the oily area and rub it gently. After the white foam covers the entire piece of cloth, use a small amount of clean water to clean off the toothpaste foam, and you can say goodbye to the oil stains.

8. Wipe mold with cotton balls dipped in alcohol

During the rainy season in summer, it is best to take the down jacket out of the closet and check whether it is moldy. If mold spots are found, wipe them with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol, then wipe them clean with a clean wet towel, and let them dry thoroughly before putting them away.