Detailed instructions for proper and gentle washing of a jacket in a typewriter and by hand

Washing a jacket at home is a simple procedure, if you properly prepare for it, determine the type of fabric and the manufacturer's recommendations for removing dirt.

Most suiting can be washed directly in the machine, while others must be hand-washed.

Our article will tell you about whether it is possible and how to properly wash it in the washing machine and by hand, dry and iron the jacket at home.

Training

Before using the washing machine, it is important to ensure that the jacket can be handled this way. First, they study the tag on the clothes, where the manufacturer places the identification icons:

1. The circle in which the square is placed is not machined.
2. Crossed out bowl of water - hand wash prohibited. Clothes can only be processed by dry methods, including dry cleaning.

Choosing the right product

Machine washable it is better to choose liquid products intended for dark or colored clothes depending on the type of jacket.

The advantage of such detergents is that they rinse quickly and are free of streaks after washing.

If the gel is not on hand, you can use the powder. It is diluted in water and added to the detergent compartment in the machine.

Use a fabric softener to prevent creasing., which additionally removes static from the synthetic lining.

Is it possible and how to properly wash in a washing machine?

Jackets are washed in an automatic machine separately from other things, without using a case.

The instructions for processing machine-washable jackets look like this:

1. Remove foreign objects from pockets. If the pockets are zipped, they are closed.
2. They immerse the jacket in the typewriter. Close the door, pour in the minimum amount of detergent.

   If a dosage is indicated, for example, 80 ml per 5 kg of linen, then you can take 30-40 ml per jacket.

3. Set the mode. For processing the jacket, choose a delicate wash at 40 degrees, unless otherwise indicated.

   If the clothes can be washed by hand, set the appropriate mode without spinning. Can be soaked for 30-50 minutes.

It is recommended to install an additional rinse cycleto remove powder residues.

Manually to prevent the product from losing shape

If it is forbidden to wash clothes in an automatic machine, then the classic method can be used. Point contamination is easier to remove with separate means.

The stages of washing by hand are no more difficult than processing jackets in a typewriter:

1. Add washing gel to the water. Put the jacket on and leave for 50-60 minutes. Things made from delicate fabrics are not soaked.
2. Gently wash by raising and lowering the jacket in the water. The temperature should not be higher than 40 degrees.
3. Rinse 2 times more thoroughly than other things. The water must be changed at least 4 times.

   It is best to rinse your jacket in a full bath rather than in a basin.

After washing, lay the jacket on a wooden lattice, if there is one in the bathroom. It is important that the edges do not hang down, and the product lay "crowded".

The water will drain away and can be hung on a hanger... If there is no grate, you can lightly wring the garment without twisting it, and then place it on a thick towel on the floor.

Wet cleaning without soaking

Wet cleaning is recommended for removing tough stains from clothes that cannot be washed:

• prepare a soapy solution from 1-2 tsp. liquid soap and a glass of warm water;
• moisten a brush for clothes in a solution and treat the surface of a jacket that is hanging on a hanger;
• then do the same, but with a damp brush without soap, to remove any residue.

Shower treatment

If the clothes are heavily soiled, then they can be treated with a shower in the bathroom.... The stains are pretreated by the wet cleaning method.

Next, the wash looks like this:

• prepare a soapy solution, treat the jacket with a brush dipped in it;
• rinse the jacket with a shower, hanging it over the bathroom;
• when the water drains, blot with a dry towel and transfer to a ventilated room.

You can also clean the lining of your jacket in the same way if a full wash is not required. It is enough to turn the product inside out and carry out all the stages of the “shower” wash.

Steam treatment

For steam treatment, use a steam generator or iron with a similar function.... Clothes are hung on hangers and steamed well, then immediately treated with a rubber brush, without waiting for drying.

If there are stains, then first they are removed with salt or ammonia. Dry jackets after steam treatment in a horizontal position.

For steam cleaning, it is best to use a steam generator, steam brush or steamer.

Similar treatment is used to combat creases and creases on jackets when complete cleansing or washing is not required. It is enough to hang the clothes on hangers and steam them - this will refresh them and get rid of wrinkled areas.

Dry cleaning

Dry cleaning is used if wet processing of the jacket is completely prohibited:

• the jacket is laid out on a hard horizontal surface;
• with a fluffy brush for clothes, intensively treat the surface of the clothes. The brush should be soft enough, but the bristles should be close to each other;
• After brushing, use a sticky roller to remove dust and dirt particles.

Clothes are left to hang on a hanger for 2-3 hours in a ventilated area.

Removing sweat stains

It's important to consider the color of the garment when removing sweat stains. For light colored fabrics, you can use the following recipes:

1. Peroxide for sweat stains... The product is diluted 1: 1 with water and applied to the stains. After the mixture is completely absorbed, the area is wiped with a dry cloth. It is not necessary to wash the product.
2. Salt and soda... You can use the recipe without ammonia by preparing a mixture of salt and soda diluted with water. Apply for 15-20 minutes and wash off. You can also rub dry baking soda on sweat stains and leave overnight.

Salmon for stains on dark fabric

Several effective mixtures can be prepared from ammonia:

• 1: 1 with water - treat the armpits, then wash off the product with a damp cloth;
• 4: 4 with denatured alcohol and 1 part of water - process the jacket from the inside out;
• 1: 1: 1 with salt and water - clean with a sponge or cotton wool, then rinse off the rest with water.

Do not forget about the test application of any product on an inconspicuous area of ​​fabric.

Aspirin

Aspirin tablets are safe for colored fabrics and fight even old stains:

1. 4-5 tablets are crushed, mixed with water until thick.
2. Apply to armpits for an hour.
3. Rinse and dry the product.

Once dry, you can steam your underarms.

Steam use

The powerful jet of steam can quickly eliminate perspiration marks.

Features of washing for different types of materials and types

Most of the materials can be washed in an automatic machine using gentle modes:

• linen - a natural material that can withstand even high temperatures; after washing, a linen jacket must be hung on a hanger, as the fabric is strongly wrinkled;
• jersey, cotton - clothes are washed in a delicate mode with a minimum spin;
• polyester - suitable for machine and hand wash at temperatures up to 40 degrees.

Other types of materials are processed only dry or steam, sometimes hand washing is allowed:

• wool - dry cleaning with a brush;
• wool with the addition of other fibers - hand wash at 40 degrees or less;
• suede, velvet, corduroy - dry cleaning with a brush;
• atlas - hand wash without spinning for twisting;
• leather - can be cleaned with a brush or soft cloth.

Corduroy, denim

Denim and corduroy jackets are very popular, which also need to be washed according to special rules. So how to clean a corduroy and denim jacket at home:

1. Corduroy... It can be cleaned with a damp brush in the direction of the scars, and dirty areas are removed with a sponge dipped in soapy water. You can't rub, you need to perform blotting movements.
2. Denim... It is allowed to wash in a delicate mode in an automatic machine, as well as in the "Jeans" mode at temperatures up to 30 degrees. Previously, the product is turned inside out.

From a man's suit

In most cases, men's products do not have decorative elements and details that limit the possibility of washing.

If there is no icon on the label about the prohibition of wet processing, then wash the jacket as follows:

• in a typewriter - use a liquid product, delicate mode without spinning and temperatures up to 40 degrees;
• manually - they wash, if machine processing is prohibited, they also use a liquid product and a temperature of up to 40 degrees, the jacket is not twisted during push-ups;
• steaming - will return freshness to the product, eliminate dust and unpleasant odors if a full wash is not needed;
• dry cleaning with a brush and roller to collect foreign fibers - used if the product cannot be wetted.

If in doubt, it is best to have your jacket dry cleaned.

School

They carefully study the tags on the clothes, if there is no prohibition on wet processing, wash them like this:

• machine washing - with a liquid detergent in a delicate or manual mode without spinning at a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees;
• manual washing - with detergent gel soaking for up to 30-60 minutes, rinsing well and without curling;
• wet cleaning - stains and heavy dirt are removed with a soapy solution using a brush, then the product is cleaned with a brush dipped in clean water;
• dry cleaning with roller and brush - it is applied with a complete ban on washing.

Drying and ironing at home

After machine washing, the jacket is immediately hung on a hanger, well straightening all the details.

After hand washing, he must be allowed to "drain" or lie down on a thick towel for at least an hour so that the water does not weigh down and pull out the product.

Dry the jacket need away from sunlight, before drying it is treated with steam... It is recommended to iron the product only in extreme cases, if strong creases have formed.

For ironing, use a thin cloth or gauze folded in 3-4 layers. Particular attention is paid to the seams, collar. The ironed jacket is returned to the hanger and left for 2-3 hours in a ventilated area.

Cleaning the item that cannot be washed

Jackets made of wool and other delicate fabrics can be steam or dry clean if machine and hand wash are prohibited.

If wet processing of the suit is prohibited, and dirt is no longer removed by dry method, then it is taken to dry cleaning... There, the jacket is processed using professional equipment and recommended means.

Find more useful information about washing your outerwear in this section.

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Conclusion

Most business suits and jackets are made from suiting and polyester. These clothes can be washed in an automatic machine.

but it is important to remember the main rules: delicate mode and temperatures up to 40 degrees... The same recommendations exist for hand washing.

It is also important to rinse the garments well, they consist of several layers, and a regular rinse is not enough.

Wool, suede, velvet, satin and leather items cannot be machine washed. They need to be processed wet or dry.