Ultra-light, ultra-fashionable, ultra-compact: how to wash your Uniclo down jacket in the washing machine and by hand?

foto1679-1Ultra-light, ultra-fashionable, ultra-compact - this is how the manufacturer characterizes this product. Customer reviews confirm that the down jacket is really weightless, comfortable and practical, and also inexpensive.

However, with all the indisputable advantages, outerwear must be washed sometimes. This is where unpleasant surprises can await.

To avoid disappointments and difficulties, it is enough to read this article and find out how to wash a down jacket Uniclo, as well as about the features of drying the product.

General rules

foto1679-2Down jacket washing begins with studying the information provided by the manufacturer on the jacket tag. The pictograms will give a comprehensive answer to questions about the correct and safe care of the thing.

Two professional dry cleaners add up to the cost of a new jacket... Therefore, if the label permits washing, you can clean the item yourself, following the indicated recommendations.

It is necessary to decide on what means to wash the down jacket. Washing powders are absolutely not suitable. They are poorly washed out, leaving streaks on the surface of the product. Bleach is also banned.

Household chemical manufacturers are concerned with creating special products specifically for washing down jackets... You can easily find them in supermarkets. Also it is allowed to use a liquid detergent for washing woolen products.

Do not use regular rinse aid when cleaning your Uniqlo jacket. It glues the down, as a result of which the warming qualities of the down jacket deteriorate.

Outerwear must be prepared for washing:

  • unfasten the fur, hood, belt;
  • remove foreign objects from pockets;
  • fasten the locks.

For machine washing, turn the jacket inside out and treat especially dirty areas with a stain remover.

Washing a Uniqlo jacket in a washing machine

foto1679-3There is no need to soak the jacket before placing it in the machine... To completely remove dirt and preserve the structure of the filler, use liquid detergents or gel capsules.

When cleaning a jacket in a typewriter, select the "duvet" or "delicate" mode, the "quick wash" is also suitable. The water heating temperature should be thirty degrees.

Keep the down layer of clothing in good condition, without allowing deformation, will allow special balls for washing.

With a total of six pieces, the balls are evenly distributed over the product:

  • two in the sleeves,
  • a couple in your pockets,
  • one inside the jacket,
  • put one on top of the thing in the drum of the typewriter.

In the process, they will interact with the filler, preventing it from churning into lumps.

Laundry balls, without compromising the quality of cleaning, can be replaced with tennis balls, which are sold in any sports store.

For more thorough disposal of the product from traces of detergent additional rinse is applied... But it is better to turn off the push-up function in order to avoid disrupting the structure of the filler.

foto1679-4After the end of the washing cycle, the down jacket is taken out of the drum, squeezing in the palms, getting rid of excess water, shaking it several times.

It is impossible to crumple and twist the down jacket, the filler is deformed, and the thing will lose its attractive appearance.

Do not put two jackets in the washing machine at the same time.... This will not only reduce the quality of cleaning, but also increase the risk of damage to things.

How to wash by hand?

Hand wash is considered more gentle than machine. This is a rather troublesome task, so you have to be patient.

For hand washing, use a large container (basin, tub), where you can easily place outerwear without crushing it.

The manufacturer of the jacket recommends washing it in cold water, but most detergents dissolve better in water at about thirty degrees.

And cold water causes discomfort when washing by hand. Therefore, the decision to use lukewarm water will not damage either the clothes or the owner.

Particularly soiled areas of the down jacket, such as cuffs, collars, top of pockets, can be additionally treated with wet laundry soap or dishwashing detergent.

The rules for hand washing the jacket are as follows:

  • foto1679-5Dissolve the detergent in water, observing the dosage indicated on the package, beat gently with your hands to obtain foam;
  • immerse the down jacket in water, making sure that the entire surface is saturated;
  • leave for fifteen minutes;
  • wash the product using a soft sponge or brush;
  • squeeze out, slightly pressing with your hands, without twisting the material;
  • rinse several times, replacing the water with clean water.

The quality of rinsing largely determines not only the appearance of the clothes, but also the preservation of the filler in its original state: the better the detergent is washed, the faster the fluff will straighten out after drying.

After rinsing, the jacket is wrung out by hand, placing it over the container in an upright position to remove excess water.

Hand washing has an undeniable advantage: the ability to visually control the cleaning result and apply additional treatment for especially dirty areas in the process to obtain the best result.

Correct drying

foto1679-6Washing it right is half the battle. Not less important dry the down jacket qualitativelywithout spoiling its structure.

Having wrung out the jacket with my hands,:

  • unbutton,
  • turned out to the front side,
  • pull out their pockets.

Having placed the thing on wide shoulders, they fasten it again. Allow excess moisture to drain. Dried in the fresh airavoiding direct sunlight. Periodically shake the down jacket, thereby straightening the filler and speeding up the drying process.

Additionally, you should fluff the filler with your hands, kneading the lumps. Drying with a hair dryer from the seamy side gives good results, directing a stream of warm air into the sleeves and upper part of the garment.

In this case, it is imperative to control that the effect of the hair dryer is short-lived and the air is not hot, but warm. It is very important to dry the down jacket completelywithout leaving the slightest chance for moisture. Ignoring this requirement is fraught with:

  • churning the filler into lumps,
  • the appearance of an unpleasant odor,
  • the appearance of mold.

After drying, minor wrinkles on the jacket can be straightened using a special device that acts with hot steam on the material, removing folds and creases. It is forbidden to iron the down jacket with an iron.

Do not dry the down jacket using heating systems, placing it on a radiator or above a heater. Hot air makes the fluff brittle, after which the garment loses its thermal insulation properties.

Conclusion

No need to worry about washing your Uniqlo jacket yourself... The good quality of the product allows one to be quite loyal to the impact on it.

Keeping clothes clean, saving time and money for dry cleaning, acquiring new skills - these are the reasons why you should definitely try to solve the issue of caring for a down jacket at home.

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