Detailed instructions on how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine without balls

In the unpredictable Russian climate, down jackets are always popular among urban and rural residents.

They are lightweight and keep warm well, but it is considered very difficult to care for them, and you cannot do without dry cleaning.

Sometimes this is true, but in most cases the problem is solved on their own.

Home washing a down jacket without balls, following simple recommendations, will preserve its appearance. About, how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine-machine without balls, we will tell in the article.

Can this be done if there are no balls?

It is widely believed that down products are washed without fail with tennis balls, without which the jacket cannot regain its original beauty.

Modern washing machines have many operating modes and a flexible system of settings. Thanks to new possibilities, they delicately cope with any (natural or artificial) filling, and allow an affirmative answer to the question of washing down outerwear without balls.

Washing your down jacket automatically will not damage the padding if you take the necessary care... Manufacturers recommend washing the jacket no more than twice a season (to maintain the quality of the filler).

Pros and cons

Washing down products at home without balls has its own undoubted advantages:

1. Extending the performance of the washing machine. The balls absorb water and in the process of operation begin to beat unevenly on the walls of the drum.

   Washing without balls produces less noise and saves household appliances.

2. Elimination of the possibility of additional contamination. New balls sometimes shed, and used balls will plant stains that are difficult to remove (for example, from grass).

   Tips on soaking balls in boiling water and chlorine make washing your down jacket a multi-tiered, time-consuming procedure.

3. Special balls for washing are not found in every store (and not in every locality). Such little things are rarely taken care of in advance.

Disadvantages when washing a down jacket in an automatic machine without balls arise if you do not adhere to the rules. The unpleasant consequence of ignoring is:

1. Loss of shape of a thing due to uneven, lumpy distribution of the filler.
2. Fabric stains.
3. Unpleasant smell from caked and long-drying down.

In all other cases, washing a down jacket in a washing machine without balls is allowed if there are no non-removable parts with fur or leather on it.

Preparatory Measures

Simple, not time-consuming steps will help to improve the washing result:

1. Remove the fur collar and belt with a metal buckle (if these parts are present on a particular model). Large metal parts can oxidize and damage the drum of the machine.
2. Remove all contents from pockets - hardly anyone will be pleased with a washed banknote or flash drive, and small things that have fallen out can ruin the filter.
3. If necessary, wash off stubborn dirt with laundry soap (usually on cuffs, collar and hem).
4. Fasten buttons, buttons, Velcro and zippers.
5. Turn jacket inside out to protect small parts from damage.

Washing rules

In order not to harm the down jacket when washing without balls, use the following recommendations:

1. Choice of means... Special detergents are suitable for washing down jackets (liquid or in the form of a gel). Standard (dry) powder washes away the water-repellent impregnation of the fabric, destroys the structure of the filler and is poorly washed out, leaving behind whitish divorces.
2. Limit washing... Regardless of the volume of the drum, the down jacket is washed separately from other things; pre-soaking is not necessary.
3. Cleaning the detergent drawer... Make sure that there are no residues of conventional detergents in the container.
4. Washing mode... Many modern machines are equipped with a program for washing down clothes. In all other cases, select a mode with a washing temperature of up to 30C ° (delicate, gentle, for silk or woolen clothes). It will take one or two rinses to remove any soap residue.
5. Spinning... The down jacket is not wrung out by hand. The moisture is removed in the delicate spin mode (no more than 600-800 rpm).
6. Additionally... Sometimes a towel is placed along with the down jacket so that the thing does not swell during the washing process.

How to dry my jacket properly?

The down jacket will take on its original appearance if when drying, adhere to the following steps:

1. The jacket is turned on the front side, shaken well and hung on a hanger, pockets turned out.
2. The main condition is good air circulation, which ensures uniform drying.

   From time to time, the jacket is shaken and turned inside out for the initial distribution of the filler.

3. The down jacket cannot be dried horizontally (with the exception of a special dryer).
4. The process also cannot be accelerated with a battery, hair dryer or heating devices. Such an attempt will result in damage to the protective properties of the fabric and loss of the thermal insulation properties of the filling.
5. Air drying is time consuming and not the optimal method. With a careless approach, the filler often strays into lumps, dries for a long time and acquires an unpleasant odor.

Read about how to properly dry a down jacket or jacket after washing. here.

Drying in an automatic machine with the following restrictions is considered technologically correct:

1. Drying mode for synthetic items is suitable. At 30C °, the process takes about 3 hours.
2. You can put a couple of dry towels with your jacket to absorb moisture.
3. At the end of the program, the down jacket is shaken and hung out on a hanger for airing.

Sometimes, after drying, the down jacket looks wrinkled. In this case, gently smoothen it with a steamer or iron (in silk processing mode), but only if permitted by the manufacturer.

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Conclusion

Down jackets are in the wardrobe of most of our compatriots - they are comfortable, practical and warm.

The above simple tips will help you wash your jacket correctly ball-free and retain the look and feel of your favorite winter clothing.

In order not to harm the product, it is recommended that you first study the label with the symbols for care and washing.