Why, after washing, there are stains on a down jacket or jacket and how to remove them?

When purchasing a new jacket, be sure to read the recommendations for caring for it.

So that the new thing does not lose its dignified appearance and stains of different colors do not appear on it, it must be washed and dried according to the instructions indicated on the label.

But if such a nuisance has already occurred, dry cleaning is not the only salvation. You can also try to deal with stains at home.

Our article will tell you why after washing there are stains on a down jacket or jacket, how to remove them.

Causes of white, yellow and dark streaks

The main reason why stains appear after washing - poor rinsing. But sometimes they can be provoked by factors such as:

• the dubious quality of the filler that has shed;
• an incorrectly selected washing program that violates the temperature requirements;
• after washing, the jacket was not hung out to dry for some time (for example, they did not hear the signal of the machine and left it in the drum);
• the clothes were not completely straightened when drying or dried in a damp room;
• tap water contains a lot of salts;
• household appliances are outdated, some parts are covered with rust or dirt.

By the color of the drips, you can determine what exactly they were caused by:

How to quickly fix the problem at home?

Regardless of the color of the spots, you can try to remove them using a special solution with a stain remover:

1. Apply the mixture to contaminated areas.
2. Rub the streaks with a sponge or brush depending on the density of the upper material.
3. Leave it on for a while.
4. Rub the stains again with a brush.
5. Rinse the product thoroughly.
6. Dry well.

Washable again in the washing machine

Most white divorces go away if repeated wash your jacket in the washing machine. When repeating the procedure, you need to take into account a number of features:

• there should be no foreign objects in the jacket pockets, close all zippers and buttons, turn clothes out;
• use capsules with gel or liquid detergent;
• do not add stain remover;
• use a "delicate" wash (some equipment already has a function for cleaning jackets);
• temperature limit + 30⁰С;
• set a secondary rinse to be sure to wash out the detergent;
• wring out at minimum speed;
• Dry clothes immediately after the end of the wash program.

Hand wash again

Some outerwear cannot be machine washed, which is always indicated on the tag. In this case, you will have to get rid of hand stains.

To do this, you need to follow the algorithm.

1. Pour water into a container with a temperature not higher than 30⁰С, dissolve the cleaning agent (liquid, not powder) in it.
2. Rub the dirt on the jacket with the agent, soak it for half an hour (you do not need to turn it inside out).
3. It is good to wash, paying particular attention to stains.
4. Rinse thoroughly in the shower several times.
5. Without wringing, hang the product on a hanger and let the water drain completely in an upright position.
6. Dry the jacket in a horizontal position.

You do not need to squeeze the jacket, but it is better to hang it to dry on a hanger. For information on how to wash a down jacket or jacket by hand, read here.

How to remove stains with folk remedies?

Often, you can clean the outerwear from stains with improvised means. The following methods are most effective.

1. Saline solution... Suitable for removing white streaks. To prepare the solution, you need to dilute 1 tbsp. l. salt with a few drops of water until a slurry forms.

   Grate problem areas with a mixture, leave them for an hour. After treating the smudges with a latex sponge or sponge, rinse thoroughly.

2. Hydrogen peroxide... Suitable for yellow and dark streaks. A little peroxide is applied to a cotton swab or sponge, then the spots themselves are rubbed with it, which almost immediately disappear.

   You can prepare a solution of peroxide and ammonia in a 1: 1 ratio. But then you need to leave the down jacket processed for half an hour, then rinse well.

3. Dishwashing liquid... Gives results in the presence of oil stains. A few drops of liquid are applied to the stains, the down jacket is soaked for an hour and a half in warm water, then washed and rinsed thoroughly.
   Dishwashing detergent produces a lot of soap, so rinse your clothes thoroughly after it, repeating the procedure several times.
4. Vinegar solution... Fights greasy stains. To prepare the mixture, add 0.5 tsp in 0.5 liters of water. salt and 1 tbsp. vinegar, stir until the salt dissolves. Process the stains with the resulting substance, rinse the product. Not suitable for white jackets.
5. Lemon juice... Apply freshly squeezed citrus juice to the places of pollution, rub and leave for half an hour, rinse.
6. Talc or chalk... Cover drips and the area around them with chalk powder or talcum powder, leave for an hour, wash.

What to do for prevention?

Correct washing to prevent smudges, occurs according to the following rules:

• strict adherence to the temperature maximum indicated on the tag;
• replacing the crystalline powder with a cleaning liquid or gel;
• intensive rinsing several times;
• "delicate wash;
• things in the typewriter are turned inside out;
• natural down jackets are washed with special balls;
• during manual cleaning, do not wring out the clothes, you need to let the water drain off by itself by hanging the product in a vertical position.

Drying the jacket - an important stage, during which also you need to follow the recommendations:

• warm jackets are dried exclusively horizontally to avoid drips and streaks;
• do not allow sunlight to hit the drying item;
• the procedure must be performed in a well-ventilated place (for example, on a balcony);
• you need to sometimes turn the jacket over to dry evenly.

Conclusion

Thus, it is easier to prevent white stains on clothes by following simple rules and instructions than to get rid of them later.

But even the appearance of such a problem is not a sentence: you can cope with it simple home remedies.