Useful tips for dry cleaning a down jacket at home without washing

foto718-1 Dry cleaning of a down jacket is a local cleaning of dirt or stains without the use of hand or machine washing.

This option of getting rid of dirt allows you to quickly get a clean down jacket or jacket, saving time on drying.

In addition, dry cleaning does not affect the entire down jacket, as it does during washing. This allows you to extend the life of the product. In this article, we will consider the process of dry cleaning a down jacket at home without washing.

Content

When is it needed?
Methods for removing stains without washing
Use of special chemicals
How do I clean the fur of my jacket?
Drying
Dry cleaning
- How to choose?
Conclusion

When is it needed?

foto718-2 Dry cleaning for a down jacket or jacket is chosen in the following cases:

if the contamination is insignificant and you do not want to wait long for the product to dry;
if washing is prohibited by the clothing manufacturer.

Determine wash down jacket or not, the label sewn to the inside of the product will help.

How and what to clean the down jacket, the padding and material will tell you. Attention should also be paid to the nature of the pollution.

So, if the down jacket consists of:

polyester or nylon with down and feather filling, both wet and dry cleaning methods can be used;
membrane or teflon coating, it is prohibited to wash the product in the washing machine; for such jackets it is recommended manual option using special detergents.

Methods for removing stains without washing

Stains on the down jacket can be easily removed with the help of special chemical solutions and folk methods.

They successfully remove stains:

ammonia;
hydrogen peroxide;
shampoo;
liquid for dishes;
lemon juice;
wiper;
petrol.

Before using any cleaning product, you need to test it on a small area on the wrong side of the jacket.

Ammonium and liquid for dishes

foto718-3 Stains from grease or dirt are well removed by ammonia... To create an effective solution, it is necessary to mix equal proportions of ammonia and dishwashing detergent.

It is enough to take 1 tsp. of each ingredient, mix and dilute in half a glass of water. The mixture is whipped until foam is obtained.

Then they take a sponge, scoop up the foam and apply it to the spots. After that, the product is washed off, and the down jacket is dried.

Shampoo

Shampoo will help remove light dirt:

1 tablespoon of the product is poured into a small container filled with water in a volume of 250 ml,
beat until foamy,
then using a sponge the agent is applied to the spots and rubbing movements are performed,
the excess is removed with a damp washcloth or cloth.

Shampoo can get rid of grease and dirt, but will not save it from rust or grease.

To prevent streaks on the jacket, you must carefully remove the remnants of the product. After that, it is recommended to wipe the wet area with a clean dry cloth.

Wiper

You can use a glass cleaner to clean the down jacket. It is desirable that it be in the form of an aerosol - so it is easier to spray it on contaminated areas.

After application, wait about 5 minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth... If necessary, the action is repeated several times. The wiper will help you to easily deal with many stains and will not leave streaks.

Petrol

With gasoline you can clean the jacket from greasy stains or paint.

This is done as follows:

a cotton swab is moistened in gasoline;
handle pollution;
apply an absorbent and make a rubbing motion;
the remains of the substance are brushed off the surface;
repeat the action several times.

After the procedure, it is advisable to dry the product in the fresh air.

Hydrogen peroxide

Peroxide, together with ammonia, cleans greasy areas well... To do this, you must mix the ingredients in equal proportions.

Then the fabric is moistened in the solution and the shiny area is treated. After the stain disappears, the area is wiped with a damp, clean cloth.

You can try using hydrogen peroxide to remove yellow spots from a white jacket. In the preparation, a piece of cotton wool is moistened and problem areas are wiped.

Salt and lemon juice

Lemon juice and salt will help remove greasy spots on your jacket. To obtain the product, mix a tablespoon of salt and juice squeezed out of a large lemon. A little water or vinegar is added to the resulting mixture.

The finished product is applied to greasy areas and left for 10 minutes... Then the leftovers are washed off with a damp cloth. In addition to cleaning the treated areas, the fabric becomes softer and more pleasant to the touch.

Use of special chemicals

You can clean a down jacket or jacket using a dry method using special products, such as:

"Vanish";
Dr. Beckmann;
Down Wash & Clean;
Renew Down Jacket;
STK Sitil.

This method of getting rid of stains will be quite quick and effective. To achieve effective cleansing, you must carefully study the instructions for chemicals.

TM "Vanish"

One of the best stain removers is Vanish gel.... It is best used for cleaning stubborn dirt.

This product in the required concentration is whipped into foam and applied to the dirt with a sponge. After 5-10 minutes, wipe off the remnants of the product with a damp sponge.

The pluses of "Vanish" include:

nice smell;
removes strong dirt well;
does not destroy tissue;
suitable for manual and machine use.

Cons of funds:

high price;
sometimes additional processing is required.

The cost of Vanish fabric cleaning liquids starts at 320 rubles.

Dr. Beckmann

Stain remover Dr. Beckmann effectively removes stains from:

fat,
oils,
sauce.

To do this, gently apply the product to the stain and leave for 20 minutes. After that, the contaminated area is washed in the usual way.

Pros:

effectively removes food stains;
practically odorless;
compact packaging.

The minus of the gel is that a product of one type does not cope with all contaminants; for stains of various origins, you need to buy specialized solutions.

The price of the most popular Dr. Beckmann is 260 rubles.

Down Wash & Clean

It is a professional cleaner made with alcohol and soap... It acts on the fabric very gently and, at the same time, effectively removes dirt.

Cleaning with the Down Wash & Clean stain remover is carried out as follows:

the jacket is placed on a flat surface;
moisten a sponge or cloth in a stain remover;
process contaminated places;
wipe the thing with a damp cloth and wash off the remnants of the substance.

Pros:

gently cleans products with down filling;
environmentally friendly;
economical consumption of funds is ensured thanks to the sprayer;
maintains the water-repellent properties of the down jacket.

Minuses:

does not help against stubborn dirt;
high price.

The Renew Down Jacket and STK Sitil cleaning sprays have a similar effect. The cost of the Down Wash & Clean spray is about 600 rubles.

How do I clean the fur of my jacket?

To decide on by cleaning fur, you should find out if it is artificial or real.

The first option can be easily cleaned with shampoo or soap. It is enough to dilute the product in water and dip the contaminated fur there. Rub it lightly and then rinse it out. After drying, the fur should be combed.

A natural product is cleaned differently:

vinegar is mixed with water;
a sponge is dipped into the resulting solution and the fur is wiped with it.

Drying

foto718-8 Drying the down jacket requires a certain amount of care. It is best to place the product on a wire rack or in a special dryer.

It is impossible to hang a down jacket on a hanger, as this increases the risk of deformation of the product. It is impossible to dry winter clothes near a battery or radiator.

The presence of special drying rules is indicated by a specific icon on the tag. Do not hang the washed down jacket in a damp, unventilated room, otherwise it will dry for a long time and acquire an unpleasant musty smell.

It is also not recommended to dry the down jacket in the sun, as this leads to rapid color fading.

The best option is to hang the product in the shade:

in the fresh air,
on the balcony,
loggias.

Good ventilation is especially important if the jacket has been washed with products that have an unpleasant odor, such as gasoline, ammonia, vinegar, etc.

Dry cleaning

Some down jackets cannot be washed with water. Such things can only be dry cleaned - remove stains with chemical solvents.

Dry cleaners carry out this operation using:

perchlorethylene;
silicone solvent;
hydrocarbon.

When dry cleaning, odors from sweat or perfume will not disappear. But stains from tobacco, coffee, milk can be removed.

If the down jacket is filled with goose down, it is better to give it to dry cleaning. At home washing, feathers break, up to 30% of the down is lost. This causes the winter jacket to turn into a windbreaker.
You should also use dry cleaning if it is forbidden to wet the down jacket due to the properties of the fabric. In this case, there is a washing prohibition icon on the manufacturer's tag.

At home, there is no way to properly dry the down jacket from traces of the chemical solvent. Dry the jacket in a special container on a hanger, blowing air.

How to choose?

When choosing a company, you need to check reviews from friends on the network. Track how the staff treats customers, how well the cleaning document is drawn up. Ideally, the receptionist should ask about stains and other imperfections.

Before handing over a thing, you need to find out what technologies are used for cleaning and drying products. Leading experts use Italian and German equipment.

If necessary, dry-clean the test item. If flattened plastic parts appear after it, the fabric has significantly lost its color, the dog, buttons are lost or broken, then it is better to clean the down jacket in another place.

Conclusion

When spots appear on your favorite down jacket, do not get upset and immediately calculate how much dry cleaning will cost.

There are many ways to safely and cheaply get rid of dirt at home.... Most stains can be quickly removed using products that can be found in any housewife's house.