Tips on cleaning and maintenance of down jackets

Regarding the maintenance skills of down jackets, the first thing we need to know is that no matter what brand of down jacket it is, there are generally two points to remember.

Wash by hand

Most people know that down jackets cannot be washed in a washing machine, but here I want to tell you that down jackets not only cannot be washed in a washing machine, but also cannot be dry cleaned.

Cannot be washed in a washing machine: Washing in a washing machine will cause the down inside the down jacket to clump together. After multiple washings, it may not be as warm as before.

Do not dry clean: The drying step in dry cleaning will cause the down in the down jacket to age and become brittle, especially if there are some chemicals in it, which may destroy its protein content and may cause lint loss later on.

4.1 How to wash down jackets

So how do you clean it?

1. Partial cleaning: Generally, down jackets are only partially dirty. If they are dirty, just use detergent or a special down jacket cleaning agent to clean them. You can use a small brush to scrub them, which is more convenient.
2. Overall cleaning: At this time, it is more recommended to wash by hand. After soaking, gently brush, dry and pat until fluffy, then that's it.

4.2 Tips for maintaining and storing down jackets

Down jacket storage: Don’t fold your worn down jackets, just hang them directly in the closet.

Tips: If you haven't worn your down jacket for a long time, you need to take it out and wear it again. First, let it dry naturally in the sun for a while to remove the moisture and make it more comfortable to wear.

4.3 The cuffs of down jackets are always dirty.

We often encounter dirty cuffs, usually oil stains and stains, which are not easy to clean.

Oil stains: Oil stains are generally polymer substances that are not easy to decompose, so they are difficult to clean.

Specific cleaning method: use toothpaste and detergent. First soak the area of ​​the down jacket with oil stains in warm water, then apply toothpaste and detergent on the stained area in a ratio of 1:1, wait for a few minutes and then wash repeatedly, the oil stains will be easily removed.

Stubborn stains: These are generally easier to clean.

Specific cleaning method: use white vinegar + washing powder. White vinegar can sterilize and remove stubborn stains; detergents contain alkali. Mix it according to the appropriate proportion and apply it to the stained area. Try not to use too much force when scrubbing, otherwise it will easily cause hair loss. Just rinse it with water after washing.

You can also follow the following steps to get it right:

Step 1: Squeeze the toothpaste and apply evenly, let it sit for 10 minutes.

Squeeze toothpaste and spread evenly

Step 2: Prepare white vinegar laundry detergent, mix it, and scrub the stained cuffs.

Mix white vinegar with laundry detergent and scrub the cuffs

Step 3: Wipe clean with a clean wet towel and blow dry with a hair dryer.

Dry with wet towel

Specific effect: After washing, the effect is just like new

4.4 Solutions to the problem of not keeping warm and hair loss

Down jackets are not warm. The main problems are as follows:

1. The water temperature is too high during cleaning: the goose down or duck down is scalded. Generally, the water temperature of 30° is normal.

2. Rub and twist the clothes when washing them: just squeeze out the water with your hands after washing, do not twist them.

3. Do not expose it to the sun: just place it in a vent or balcony and let it air dry.

The problem of velvet running down jackets is mainly caused by the following points:

1. The workmanship is not exquisite.
2. The material of the down jacket is not good, and the density of the surface fabric is not enough.
3. The down content is not high and uneven.
4. There is a problem with maintenance..

Specific solutions:

1. Try to choose a brand with guaranteed quality.

2. If purchasing online, pay attention to the details page to check the velvet resistance.

3. Don’t pull it out when you encounter loose hair. It will only get more and more. The specific methods are:

①. Apply a layer of transparent nail polish to the stitches

② Use small scissors to cut off the exposed feathers, and gently knead the fabric where the hair is running away to restore its fineness.