How to clean your down jacket properly - tips from the TUBIE ironing mannequin team
It's already bitterly cold outside and the warm down jacket can slowly be used again. However, many of us have forgotten to wash this warm item of clothing at the end of a long winter season. But before you decide to deep-clean your coat or down jacket, think carefully about whether this is really necessary or whether it wouldn't be enough to simply air the garment briefly on the TUBIE ironing dummy or outside in the fresh air. We shirt and blouse ironers know that winter jackets often lose their shape if they are washed too often because the down shifts. If you only want to air out your down coat, make sure you do this inside out, as this allows unpleasant odors such as smoke, sweat or wardrobe odors to escape easily. If the winter jacket only has very light stains, you can simply wipe them off with a slightly damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid. However, you should make sure that the cloth is not too wet, otherwise the down may clump together.
If the jacket cat wash is not enough for you, you can either take your good garment to a professional dry cleaner or do it yourself. We from the TUBIE ironing machine team will tell you how you can clean your jacket yourself and what you should bear in mind.
Before washing, make sure that all seams are intact, otherwise down could fall out of the filling during washing. If they are not intact, you should put on the needle and thread before washing. Also empty the pockets and close the zippers and Velcro fasteners. When washing, it is important that the jacket or coat has enough space and freedom of movement in the washing machine. If your machine has a capacity of less than 6 kg, it is better to leave it alone, as otherwise the down may clump together and the jacket will get completely out of shape. We from the shirt ironing machine team recommend the delicate wash program at a low temperature, as the water level is high and the drum moves relatively little. Either add a special down detergent, which also impregnates, to the machine or choose a gentle mild detergent.
Ideal drying of down jackets with the TUBIE ironing dummy
Drying down jackets and coats is more difficult than washing them as they should not be spun or only with very few revolutions. If you hang the winter jacket up dripping wet, the drying process often takes several days and the jacket starts to smell of wet dog. In addition, the garment must then be shaken regularly to prevent the down from sticking together.
The drying process for down garments on our TUBIE ironing machine has proven to be ideal and only takes about 20 minutes. The hot air from the ironing dummy blows the jacket perfectly dry and the down is also fluffed up. If you put your winter jacket in the dryer, you should definitely add tennis balls, as these loosen up the down and ensure that it does not clump together.
Stay warm - your TUBIE ironing machine team.
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