Valuable tips on how to properly dry a down jacket after washing at home
Washing and drying a down jacket at home is always fraught with difficulties due to the bulkiness of the thing and the specifics of cleaning natural insulation.
Drying the jacket should be carried out according to certain rules, taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations.
In this article, we will tell you how to properly dry a down jacket or jacket after washing at home.
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Drying your winter jacket according to the rules
A jacket worn in winter has a large volume created by the filling. It largely depends on him how warm and comfortable the thing will be to wear. Down that gets wet during washing can dry for a long time.
There are several ways to dry your jacket:
- horizontally;
- vertically;
- in an automatic dryer;
- using a conventional washing machine.
Each of the options has its own nuances.... Some of them are time consuming, others require additional drying.
Horizontal: how to lay out the product?
Drying the down jacket in a horizontal position can be carried out then, when the thing was washed by hand and contains a lot of water.
The jacket is carefully wrung out and laid out on a dryer or other plane, substituting a basin for the flowing water.
With this drying option, it is desirable that the air access is not only from above, but also from below, and moisture does not accumulate, but drains.
The jacket is straightened, all edges, sleeves, pockets, etc. are aligned. The thing needs to be fluffed up a little so that it is filled with air, good access to which will help to avoid caking of the filler and the formation of streaks and streaks on the fabric.
During the drying process, the thing must be whipped and turned over, paying attention to each compartment with fluff. When the main moisture is gone, the product is shaken and outweighed for further drying on a ram.
Vertical: when is it preferable?
After washing jackets in the washing machine neatly hung on a hanger, straightening the fabric and filler.
This is necessary for the insulation to dry completely, since a standard household washing machine does not allow you to get a completely dry jacket. The trempel should be matched to the size of the down jacket.
Wherein it is important that the item dries evenly, and the fluff did not cake. Do not hang a poorly quilted and water-saturated jacket on a hanger.
In an automatic dryer: no additional drying required!
An automatic dryer is the best way to dry a warm down jacket. The heated air is treated delicately from different sides, as the drum rotates.
Whisking the jacket lightly prevents the filler from getting tangled and unevenly distributed. The moisture accumulated in the unit is discharged through the drain.
Some automatic washing machines are equipped with this function.... For processing, it is only required to set the delicate mode.
After such treatment, the down jacket becomes completely dry, which does not require additional drying. It is immediately ready to wear or store until next season - just shake it slightly.
Washing in a washing machine: the first half of the process
Drying a jacket in a washing machine requires special training... You need to stock up on several balls specially designed for washing or regular tennis. Enough from 3 to 5 pieces.
The down jacket itself is fastened:
- all Velcro,
- lightning,
- buttons,
- buttons.
After that, it is turned inside out to the wrong side and placed in the drum of the washing machine along with the balls.
After the end of the spin the thing will require additional drying in an upright position... If tennis balls are selected, you must first ensure that they do not shed.
How to dry the fur edge?
If the jacket required a complete wash, then the fur edge was also processed.
The fur is best washed by hand and dry in the open air... After complete drying, it is combed against the growth of the coat, and then in the direction of growth.
Only completely dry fur can be fastened to the jacket and sent for storage.
How to dry a thing as quickly as possible?
If you need to dry the washed thing as quickly as possible, without damaging the filler, you will have to spend time. For these purposes you can use household appliances such as a hairdryer or vacuum cleaner.
From time to time, the thing must be shaken well so that the fluff does not cake and dries out evenly. If it has strayed into lumps, they are carefully taken apart by hand through the fabric.
Often, uneven distribution of down filling after washing can be found in the area of pockets and along the seams.
To speed up the drying process of the jacket warm air must be treated from both the seamy side and the outside.
What is allowed and what is not?
In an effort to dry your jacket faster so as not to waste a lot of time, you can make many mistakes, as a result of which the product will suffer.
The following recommendations will help to carry out drying qualitatively:
Do not dry a thing near an open fire or on heating devices. But near heating radiators - it is possible, allowing warm air to dry the thing faster.- The down jacket must not be twisted and squeezed strongly, as this can lead to deformations and serious damage to the filler.
- Do not dry the jacket horizontally on a towel or blanket, as the accumulated moisture will make it difficult to dry and can cause an unpleasant odor.
- It is not recommended to dry jackets in direct sunlight. The best condition is fresh air and shade.
- It is recommended to dry outdoors at an air temperature above + 10 ° C.
- Do not dry your jacket unfolded. Defects that may appear as a result of violation of the rules will then be very difficult to eliminate.
- The iron can only be used for vertical steaming if the outer fabric is wrinkled. It is impossible to iron a down jacket in the literal sense of the word.
Conclusion
Compliance with all the rules for drying a down jacket after washing will allow you to prepare a thing for wearing without any special difficulties.
Using the above recommendations will help to dry the jacket, washed in any way, efficiently, quickly, and without loss of performance and visual appeal of the thing.
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