- Washing a down jacket in a washing machine can be easy if you follow a few key rules.
- Learn how to prevent down from clumping and what washing machine settings to use to keep your jacket clean and fresh.
- Learn the secret of how to effectively refresh a down jacket using cheap tea tree oil from Rossmann.
- Find out how to care for your jacket so that it will serve you for many seasons
Buy it at Rossmann for PLN 10 and wash the down jacket in the washing machine
is not the easiest. There are a few rules to follow. Without it, you can irreversibly destroy the jacket. However, this does not mean that down jackets cannot be washed at home in a washing machine. If you know how to do it, you don’t have to take your jackets to the washing machine. In this article, we will explain, step by step, how to wash a down jacket in a washing machine to make it clean and fragrant and to prevent the down from clumping during washing.
The most important rule for washing down jackets in a washing machine is the insert that prevents the down from clumping. Without it, the down will clump and lose its elasticity. This will cause the jacket to lose good insulation and not look good. At home, experts recommend putting a few tennis balls into the washing machine drum. Three or four tennis balls are enough to wash one jacket. As the drum rotates in the wash, they will gently break down the fluff. Tennis balls are safe to use and you don’t have to worry that they will damage the inside of the washing machine. Always wash down jackets inside out, fasten all zippers and set the delicate washing program. Some washing machines are equipped with special programs for washing jackets or bedding. The maximum washing temperature is 3 degrees Celsius and short spinning – a maximum of 800 revolutions.
Another challenge when washing a down jacket in a washing machine is to properly clean the down and all layers. The wrong detergent may not clean the jacket and it will smell unpleasant. It is best to use gentle washing powders or liquids that contain antibacterial properties. This way you will avoid musty smells. You can also use home remedies such as baking soda. This natural powder perfectly eliminates unpleasant odors and kills bacteria and other germs. A great way to wash a down jacket in a washing machine is with tea tree oils. They will make the fabrics smell pleasant after washing.
What essential oil to wash a down jacket?
Experts indicate that tea tree oil works best. You can buy 30 ml of natural Australian tea tree oil for PLN 9.99. Just a few drops are enough for one wash, so this package will last you for many months. You can also use tea tree oil to wash towels and bed linen. It is famous for its antibacterial properties and effectively eliminates unpleasant odors. It smells lightly of roots and perfectly refreshes washed fabrics.
