In winter, our outerwear has a hard time: it is hit with all the force of snow and rain, wind, road dust and salt stains.
Due to all these factors, jackets and down jackets go from a clean state to a dirty one surprisingly quickly.
In order not to damage expensive items, many of us are accustomed to using dry cleaning services or even neglecting to wash items.
You no longer have to rush between two fires: a method for effectively cleaning winter outerwear at home has been found.
Important: This method can only be used after you have carefully examined the label on the items and made sure that the manufacturer does not object to the methods listed below.
So, the first step is done, let's move on to the next one - before you start washing, you should zip up all the zippers and buttons, if any.
Close pockets (again, if this feature is provided) and pin weak seams.
Now you can put the down jacket in the washing machine, but not alone, but in the company of 2-3 bath towels. They are needed to evenly distribute the weight.
For washing such clothes, a delicate cycle with a temperature no higher than 30-40 degrees and a mild detergent is suitable.
Be sure to select the extra rinse option - without it, you will not be able to get rid of detergent residue.
Place clean clothes in the dryer, add wool or tennis balls, and turn on the dryer at a low temperature. You can also dry them naturally by hanging them on hangers in a well-ventilated area.
From time to time, the jacket should be shaken - this is necessary for even distribution of the filler.
