How to wash down jackets at home without worrying about clumping and without spending money at the laundry.

Down jackets are high-end products with relatively high prices. When washing, just a little carelessness can cause the inner hair to shift or the jacket to tear, leading to the feathers inside being exposed.

Natural down jackets are made from the feathers of various poultry. Their feathers are collected, cleaned, processed, and then made into finished down jackets. This type of jacket is very expensive.

You can also wash down jackets at home and still ensure that the shape and quality of the jacket are not affected.

Hand washing down jackets

Prepare a basin of warm water, pour shampoo into the water and dissolve it. Do not use strong detergents as they can make the down feathers dry and stiff.

Use a soft brush to brush off any dirt on the jacket, paying attention to the collar, sleeves, and pockets as these areas are prone to dirt. Use your hands to gently squeeze out dirt from the jacket. Rinse the jacket with water several times to clean it.

Squeeze lightly to remove water from the jacket, avoiding wringing it too hard to prevent the inner down feathers from getting clumpy.

Hang the jacket in a cool, well-ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight or machine drying. Stretch the jacket to keep the inner down feathers from clumping.

Your jacket should be completely dry before shaking and gently tapping the surface of the jacket to distribute the down feathers evenly.

Machine washing down jackets

You should carefully read the information on the product label to make sure that your jacket can be machine washed. Only if it is safe, then you can wash it in the washing machine to clean it.

Washing down jackets in a washing machine is very simple. You just need to put the down jacket and a large towel into the washing machine. Washing the jacket with the towel will limit friction and maintain the durability of the jacket. To ensure safety, you can also put the jacket in a laundry bag.

Choose the wash cycle without spin. After washing, take the jacket out and gently squeeze to remove water from the jacket. Use a soft absorbent towel to blot water from the jacket, then hang it in a cool, well-ventilated place.

To maintain the durability of the jacket, you should wash it as quickly as possible, without allowing the down feathers to soak in water for too long.

Choose a sunny day to wash the jacket for quick drying.

In addition to the above two methods, you can also take the down jacket to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning. This is also the best way to maintain the durability of the jacket.