How to wash a camel wool down jacket?

A down jacket with a camel wool filler requires special care. In order for it to remain in good condition, you must properly wash the product. In the article, you will learn how to wash a down jacket at home manually or in a washing machine. Get practical tips on caring for camel hair.

Hand Wash Camel Down Jacket

First of all, study the down jacket label . It contains information on how to wash the product.

If there is a hand wash icon, then the following rules should be followed:

  1. Fill the bathtub with warm water.
  2. Add liquid detergent for wool products to the water.
  3. Immerse the down jacket in the bath.
  4. Using a brush or sponge, go through the most dirty areas: collar, pockets, sleeves, area of ​​the lock or other fasteners on the front side.
  5. Rinse the product in clean water until all detergent is washed off (three times).
  6. Hang the down jacket on your shoulders and wait for the water to drain.
  7. Dry the product away from heaters.

Important! When washing, do not use loose powders, as well as squeeze outer clothing from camel hair.

Washing a down jacket in a washing machine

The down jacket in the machine can be washed only in the delicate or hand wash mode at a temperature of no higher than 40 degrees. No spin or at minimum speed.

Preparing a down jacket for washing in an automatic machine:

  • unfasten the hood and fur inserts;
  • remove everything from the pockets;
  • Wipe heavily contaminated areas with soap and water, using a sponge or soft brush;
  • turn out the product and fasten the zipper.

After washing, put the down jacket to dry. Shake clothes occasionally to evenly distribute fluff.

Important! Put in the drum of the washing machine special balls (you can tennis), so as not to stray down.

Methods to get rid of streaks after washing

After washing, white streaks often remain, eliminating them quite easily. To do this, wipe the product with a clean, damp cloth. With strong divorces, you can use a shower. A jet of water will remove any remaining detergent.

To prevent white stains, use only liquid detergents, they are better washed off. Rinse the product thoroughly several times, changing the water to clean. During washing, do not add conditioners, as they are poorly washed from the material.

Ways to remove stains from a down jacket before washing

If there is a greasy or other stain on the outer garment, it should be removed before washing. Otherwise, it simply does not move away and the procedure will have to be repeated.

Using dishwashing detergent

Dilute two teaspoons of the product in a glass of warm and clean water. The resulting mixture is applied to the contaminated area with a sponge and wiped this area. Wait 20 minutes and remove the residue with a dry and clean rag. This method perfectly removes greasy stains.

Gasoline

Blot a napkin or cloth with clean gasoline. Wipe the area of ​​the stain. Before this, it is necessary to check the method on a small inconspicuous area of ​​clothing, since discoloration is possible. Gasoline copes with oil pollution.

Ammonia

You must add ten percent ammonia to a small amount of dishwashing detergent. Apply the resulting solution to the stain and leave for a couple of minutes. Remove residues under running water. So stubborn stubborn stains are perfectly removed.

Camel Wool Care

In order for clothes from camel wool to last for a long time, you need to properly care for it. Practical tips are quite simple, performing them, you will keep the product attractive appearance.

Care Tips:

  1. Wash contaminated areas more often without completely immersing the entire product in water.
  2. Remove stains from clothing as quickly as possible. Stubborn old spots are very difficult to remove.
  3. Follow the recommendations on the label when washing (method and temperature).
  4. To avoid an unpleasant smell, it is best to dry outdoors on a coat hanger.
  5. Do not wash camel hair with clothes made of other materials.
  6. Between seasons, store the item in a special cover for clothes.

Following all the recommendations, your thing will not lose its properties and attractive appearance.