It is often written on the Internet that it is strictly forbidden to wash a draped coat in a typewriter. But some experts still say that you can wash the draped coat not only with your own hands, but also in the washing machine. But it is necessary to take into account many points. This will be discussed in the article.
Can I wash a draped coat on my hands or in a typewriter?
It is best to give the drape coat a dry cleaning service . But not everyone can afford it. That is why many are interested in, is it possible to wash a draped coat in a washing machine? Wash the drapes in the washer only by observing the 5 rules.
- Wash gently . Be sure to read what is written on the clothing label. Perhaps there is important information.
- For washing, you need to use the gentle mode.
- If the label indicates that the product can be machine washed, it means that it can send the product away without remorse.
- Be sure to unfasten the fur.
- If there are a lot of glued elements on clothes, then this method of washing will not work unambiguously, otherwise the clothes may become unusable.
How to wash a draped coat
Drap is an excellent material for the cool season.
But did you know that it consists of several layers of fabric, with the addition of woolen and linen threads. In addition, cotton is added to the composition of the material, due to which the drape is worn for so long and stored in its original form.
We erase manually
You can also wash your drape coat in the washing machine, but if you do not want to risk an expensive thing, then it is better to give preference to hand washing.
- First you need to check the contents of the pockets and remove all overhead or removable elements.
- A suitable bowl for washing would be a large bowl. To do this, pour water at room temperature and add detergent.
- If the outerwear is very dirty, then for a start we give it to lie down in soapy water for about thirty minutes, after which we begin to wash it with a brush.
- If the coat is quite clean, then you can not soak it, but just rub it a little with a brush.
- After this coat, it is necessary to rinse several times, until the water becomes completely transparent.
- The product does not require any spin! Hang on a hanger so that water flows down over the bathtub.
- You can also put a coat in a towel so that it absorbs excess water, and then hang it on a hanger to dry.
We wash the machine in the washing machine
If you still decide to give preference to machine wash, then first you need to study everything that is written on the label. It is there that you can find information on how best to wash the product. If the label of the washing machine is not crossed out on the label, then this washing method is suitable for this product.
Use a gentle detergent. Such detergents are often in liquid form, but they are also dry. Simple washing powder is not recommended.
Work sequence:
- First you need to check the contents of the pockets. After that, remove all removable elements.
- Fasten the product with a zipper, and then turn inside out.
- Send washable in a delicate wash.
Features of drying and ironing at home
It will not be possible to bring the drape coat in order without drying. After washing, the drapery product must be drained.
It is impossible to twist off the draped products! Firstly, it is not so easy to do, and secondly it can crumple, and putting it in order later will not be an easy task.
On the shoulders, the product will quickly dry out and there will be no wrinkles on it. But do not hang the coat immediately after washing, because when wet it weighs a lot. Do not dry near heat sources, because it can sit down.
If dried properly, then there will be no need to iron it. You can use a steamer and the product is ready for subsequent use.
Wash Alternative: Dry and Wet
Dry and wet cleaning are the main types of care for clothes made from drap.
It is this cleaning that should be preferred, because there is no need to wash the draped coat too often. And if you follow the coat correctly, then washing it too often will not be necessary, and thus you extend the life along with it. Dry cleaning of the draped plateau is cleaning dust and wool from spools of cloth.
This can be removed simply by hand or with a vacuum cleaner. There is a special roller with which you can remove wool from the drape coat. Do not tear the spools yourself!
In some cases, dry cleaning will not be enough and then you can clean the coat with a wet method. If the label indicates that the product can be cleaned with a damp method, then dirt and dust can be removed just like that.
Work execution order:
- First you need to prepare warm water in the basin for carrying out wet washing of the coat.
- Add detergent - liquid powder or liquid soap.
- Using a sponge, soapy water is applied to dirty areas and washed.
- After the stain has disappeared, this area can be rinsed. This should be done as carefully as possible so as to wet the coat as little as possible. Rinse this area thoroughly so that there are no traces of streaks of soap.
After that, the product is dried with a bath towel.
If, using dry cleaning, it was not possible to put the coat in order, then you can try using a product that can be prepared from improvised material. To do this, ammonia and salt are mixed in a ratio of 1 to 4. It copes well with greasy areas, but first you need to test on a less visible part of the canvas.
