A winter has passed, and it's time to wash and put away the down jacket. Many friends will throw their down jackets directly into the washing machine, but is it really good to wash them this way?
In fact, try not to dry clean the down jacket, and do not wash it frequently, otherwise it is easy to reduce the warmth. The correct way is to wash it by hand, although it is more troublesome, but it is the cleanest and the least likely to hurt the down jacket.
Steps to hand wash a down jacket:
1.Prepare a special detergent for down jackets, not with laundry detergent or alkaline detergent.
2.Soak the down jacket in cold water for 20 minutes to allow the down to moisten well.
3.Dissolve the detergent in warm water, put the down jacket in it, rub it gently or scrub it with a soft-bristled brush.
4.Rinse with clean water and no detergent residue remains.
5.Squeeze out as much water as possible from the down jacket and do not twist it.
Drying and preservation:
1.The down jacket should not be exposed to the sun and should be dried in a cool and ventilated place.
2.During the drying process, the down jacket should be patted frequently to restore its fluffiness.
3.It is best not to store the down jacket in a vacuum bag, otherwise it will reduce the fluffiness and warmth. It can be stored in a large storage bag or suitcase, and be protected from moisture.
My experience: I used to throw it in the washing machine to wash the down jacket and found no problem. But after listening to the above introduction, you should still be careful in the future and try to wash the down jacket by hand to prolong its service life.
In addition, it is best not to wash the down jacket often, and it is generally enough to wash it once in one or two winters. If it is only partially dirty, it can be wiped clean with a damp towel.
Hope this little knowledge can help you!
A few tips:
Before washing the down jacket, you can check whether the collar, cuffs and other parts are dirty, and if it is dirty, you can wipe it clean with a damp towel.
When washing down jackets, pay attention to the water temperature not to be too high, generally not more than 40.
When rinsing down jackets, rinse them several times to make sure the detergent is completely clean.
When drying down jackets, you can hang them on a hanger or spread them flat on a drying rack, but be careful not to expose them to the sun.
When storing down jackets, make sure that the down jacket is completely dry and in a dry and ventilated place.
Hopefully, these tips will help you better wash and store your down jacket, so that your down jacket will accompany you through more warm winters.