How to wash a coat at home

Surely, every owner of this product sooner or later wondered: how to wash the coat yourself, so as not to spoil its appearance? In this article you will find practical tips on how to do this.

Product Preparation

The preparatory stage is necessary to determine which washing method is suitable for your product. To get started, pay attention to the coat tag. On it you will find information from what material it is made, whether it can be washed in a washing machine and at what temperature it needs to be done.

After that, you need to prepare the product itself. To do this, you need:

to unfasten the fur and its other parts (the hood and sleeves are washed separately);
remove brooches and other decorative elements;
scoop it up from dust;
inspect the thing for spots, treat them with a suitable stain remover;
Before washing, apply detergent to a small area of clothing to check how it will affect the product.

How to machine wash

For washing in a machine, you need to select the delicate washing mode, the temperature is not higher than 40 degrees and do not use the spin.

To begin, fasten all available locks and buttons so that the product is not scratched.
For washing, it is better to use a special bag.
Use a product suitable for your material and color.
In a separate compartment, add fabric softener, it will remove static electricity and make the coat softer to the touch.

ATTENTION Rinse the product several times to avoid streaks.

How to wash your hands

For handwashing, there is a set of rules that will help you complete the entire process most effectively and without harm to the coat:

if there are stains, treat them with a suitable stain remover. Leave for a few minutes to start the chemical reaction.
fill the bathtub with warm water;
Wipe more contaminated areas with a brush;
let the coat soak for 30 minutes;
use handwash powder or a special detergent;
use rinsing movements during washing;
rinse the product in water a degree below which you washed;
flush and rinse a few more times.

IMPORTANT. Do not twist the coat while squeezing, just leave it in the bathroom so that most of the water escapes.

Features of washing and care

To make the coat look like new for a long time, you need to properly care for it, store and wash it. Here are some practical tips to keep your coat looking as good as possible:

Every day, comb the fabric with a dry brush to prevent spools and remove dust;
If you spilled liquid on your coat that could leave a stain, then do not rub it. You need to get this place wet with a microfiber cloth. It absorbs moisture;
use a clothes roller to remove dust, lint and wool;
if you get wet in the rain or snow, then you need to brush off the drops with a soft brush;
do not hang a damp item in the cabinet, let it dry first;
so that the product does not stretch, hang it on the shoulders;
between seasons, store it in a cover for clothes;
Avoid getting perfumes and deodorants on the item, they can leave spots;
dry the coat after washing in a horizontal position between two towels;
it is best to dry at room temperature away from heating appliances;
clean the spools on the product with a special machine, and not with your hands;
not all materials can be ironed, but if necessary, it is better to do it from the wrong side, putting a damp cloth between the product and the iron.