Can down jackets be washed? This method is invaluable!

When a down jacket becomes dirty, many people will send it directly to the laundry for washing. They seldom wash it themselves at home. The main reason is that many people do not know how to clean down jackets effectively. So here are some very effective methods recommended for you.

First, down jackets must be washed with water. Many people think that down jackets need to be dry-cleaned because their down jackets are no longer warm after washing or the down has shifted and looks particularly ugly. However, in fact, dry cleaning can cause greater damage to down jackets. The reason why the clothes have changed is that you failed to choose the correct washing method, which caused the filling of the down jacket to shift. Next, I will talk about how to wash down jackets.

Second, how to wash down jackets correctly?

Prepare materials: clean water, neutral detergent, soft brush, white vinegar

1. Prepare a basin of water at room temperature and add appropriate laundry detergent.

2. Soak the down jacket in cold water for 20 minutes to make the down jacket fully wet.

3. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently brush the dirty areas on the down jacket.

4. Then put a bottle cap of vinegar in the basin and soak for five to ten minutes.

5. After soaking, squeeze out the water in the down jacket along the grain and dry it in a ventilated place.

Third, precautions for washing down jackets

1. Down jackets must be hand washed

Machine washing and spin drying can easily cause the filling of down jackets to shift. A down jacket that has been twisted and wrung not only loses its shape, but also affects the warmth retention of the clothing.

2. Rinse with normal temperature water

Normal temperature water actually refers to warm water at 30°. Such water can more easily dissolve detergents and can make clothes rinse more cleanly.

3. Use neutral detergent

Neutral laundry detergent can minimize the damage to down jackets, but other detergents can easily leave white marks on the outside of the clothes, affecting the appearance.

4. Don’t wring out clothes

Never wring out the down jacket after washing, as this may damage the filling feathers. The correct way is to lay the down jacket flat and squeeze out the water.