Having bought a jacket, you begin to think: can it be washed in a washing machine? Home care for clothes is an optimal and less costly option than using dry cleaning. In the article, you will learn how to wash a jacket, what temperature to set and what cleaning products to use.
Can I automatically wash my jacket
Initially look at the clothing label. It indicates how to wash correctly and at what temperature. If you notice:
- The circle icon inside which the square is located is forbidden to wash the product in the machine.
- A crossed-out basin of water indicates that hand washing is prohibited.
But what if there are no tags? You can look at the type of fabric and choose the right wash. The problem is that many jackets are made of different fabrics on the lining, collar, lapels. Do such things erase in the typewriter?
- A woolen men's jacket welcomes dry brushing.
- A product made of wool with impurities of other fabrics will withstand hand washing at a temperature of 40 degrees.
- Can I wash a velvet, velvet and suede jacket from a suit? No, you have to brush it.
- Linen, knitted, cotton product can be put in the washing machine, but only in a delicate mode.
- A satin item is washable.
- How to wash a polyester jacket? Hand and machine washable at a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
- The school leather jacket is also cleaned by hand with a brush or a special cloth.
Of course, you don’t need to wash the item after every wear. Cleaning and washing are carried out in the presence of dirt, creases, greasy on the sleeves and collar. In some cases, steam cleaning is used if you need to get rid of an unpleasant odor. If your washing machine has such a function, you can use it.
How to care for a jacket
Why is it impossible to wash wool in a machine? Because the thing sits down and is deformed. Consider several options for caring for jackets at home.
Dry clean
Take a soft clothes brush that does not leave bristles and villi. Place the jacket vertically on your shoulders.
How to clean clothes without washing:
- The product can be cleaned of dust and wool with a dry brush.
- From salinity and brilliance, ammonia diluted in water is used. Dip the brush into the mixture and clean the fabric from dirt. Instead of ammonia, you can use vinegar.
Raw potatoes help eliminate greasy areas. With a slice, the parts on the elbows and pockets are wiped, then a wet towel is used. - The stain remover will help to get rid of spots. Just pick it up depending on the type of fabric.
It is recommended to remove oil contaminants with refined gasoline. To do this, put a cloth on the outside to absorb excess, and start cleaning from the wrong side. - With a mixture of glycerol and ammonia (1: 2), it is good to remove coffee stains.
To clean leather products use liquid soap. To return the jacket to its original shine and gloss, it is rubbed with petroleum jelly.
Wet cleaning
If a thing has a large number of stickers, or if you worry that it will sit down after washing, “wash” it in the shower.
- Be sure to place the jacket on your shoulders.
- Wet clean after dry. First remove dust and stains, then wash in the shower.
- Set the temperature to no more than 40 degrees. Water should be cool.
- Moisten the product in the shower, and then apply liquid detergent to the brush.
- Rinse the solution with water and let it drain.
- For drying, place the product in a ventilated area.
If a thing needs to be ironed, do not wait for it to dry completely. You can use a vertical steamer.
To restore the jacket to a fresh and well-groomed appearance, lay it on a horizontal surface. Clean the fabric in one direction - with a brush dipped in water.
Handwash
Hand wash easily, if the type of fabric allows. First, stains and dirt are removed with a brush, after which the thing is soaked in cool water. Observance of temperature is mandatory if you do not want the thing to sit down.
- Pour water into the bathroom.
- Dilute the liquid detergent.
- Immerse your jacket in water. Do not wash too hard - just dip and pull out the product.
- It is necessary to rinse a thing manually in a large amount of water, you can use a shower.
After washing, the product must not be wrung out. Hang it on your shoulders and let the water drain.
Machine Wash
With automatic washing at home, everything is extremely simple. Load the product into the drum, pour liquid detergent, set the manual or delicate mode. These programs are erased at 40 degrees.
At the same time it is better to wash trousers with a jacket. Try to take care of the costume at the same time so that things do not differ in color.
To dry products outdoors, select shaded areas away from the sun. It is advisable to iron the jacket while it is still wet using gauze. If you did not have time to iron the item until it is completely dry, use steaming so that the jacket returns to its shape.