How to clean a down jacket without washing
Dry cleaning of a down jacket at home is always preferable to wet cleaning. Without washing, the fabric of the jacket is protected from deformation, the filler is not exposed to the harmful effects of water. Read how to arrange a dry cleaning at home in this article.
Cleaning methods
There are two ways to clean a down jacket without tiresome washing:
- partial washing away of individual stains and especially dirty places;
- processing the entire surface of the jacket with special means.
The choice of this or that method is determined by the degree of contamination.
Partial washing
Partial damp cleaning of the down jacket is preferable to full cleaning, as washing away individual stains without washing will help the fill to stay dry. It is used if there are local dirt on the jacket or only the collar, placket and cuffs are dirty. To do this, you need a stain remover, a sponge and clean water.
The down jacket is hung over the bathtub or laid out on a horizontal surface, then a cleaning agent is applied. The foam and the remains of the solution are washed off with a damp sponge. After that, the jacket is hung on a hanger and placed in a warm, ventilated place to dry.
Advice! Always check the color fastness of the fabric to the stain remover before cleaning. This precaution will help prevent fading and deterioration of the product.
Complete cleaning
You can completely refresh the surface of your jacket without washing with a special dry cleaning kit. The kit includes:
- bag;
Before you clean the down jacket in this way, prepare it. They unfasten the collar and other fur details, take everything out of the pockets, and fasten the zipper. If there are stains, they are treated with a stain remover. Then the jacket is put into a bag. You also need to put napkins there. After that, the bag is placed in the drum of the washing machine and the delicate drying mode is started for 30 minutes.
During the operation of the machine, vapors of the cleaning agent are released from the napkin, which gently remove dirt and refresh the surface of the cloth. At the end of the cycle, the wet jacket is removed from the bag and hung to dry.
If you need to clean the down jacket from strong dirt, then you cannot do without washing. Buy a special down product and follow the instructions on its packaging.
Cleaning products
Means for dry cleaning of down jackets can be produced in the form of:
- spray
- shampoo
- powder
- gel.
The principle of their operation and application are approximately similar to each other. The active substance is applied to the surface of the jacket, dissolving or adsorbing dirt. After it is removed with a sponge or brush.
The spray is produced, as a rule, in cans. It is sprayed onto the stain and cleaned off after drying.
The shampoo must be diluted with water before cleaning. Then it is whipped into a thick foam, which is applied to the fabric with a sponge. After the stain disappears, remove the remaining shampoo with a clean napkin.
To gently clean the down jacket from dirt and greasy stains without washing, a powder detergent will help. It is poured onto a fabric, rubbed in, and then brushed off.
The gel is applied to the stain, and after it dries, it is removed with a hard sponge.
Advice! So that there are no streaks on a light down jacket after a partial wash, its surface must be completely moistened with water, and then dried with a hairdryer.
We clean the down jacket with home remedies
If you can't afford the cleaning agent for down jackets, or you can't find it in your stores, then you can get by with the tools at hand that are in any home.
The most effective of these are:
- ammonia with dish detergent;
- ammonia with hydrogen peroxide;
- glass cleaner.
In the first case, a teaspoon of ammonia is mixed with the same amount of dish liquid and 100 ml of water. The resulting solution is whipped until foam, which is then treated with a problem area. After 5-10 minutes. it is washed off with clean water with a sponge.
The second option is best used on light-colored items, as hydrogen peroxide can discolor the fabric. In this case, it is mixed with ammonia 1: 1, applied to a tampon, and then wiped off the stain. After it disappears, the surface of the jacket is washed with a damp sponge.
A simple glass cleaner can also help you get rid of stains effectively without washing. Spray it on the stain, wait about a minute, and then blot it with a clean cloth.