When cleaning soft down jackets, it is best to choose dry cleaning to avoid damaging the thermal performance and appearance of the down. The following are the detailed steps for dry cleaning of down jackets:
1. Preparation: Pat the down jacket several times to restore the down to a loose state. Look for any tears or stains on the clothing.
2. Pre-treatment: Use a mild stain remover and a soft-bristled brush to gently brush the stains on the surface of the clothes, especially the collar, cuffs and hems. Parts that are easily dirty. Be careful not to use excessive force to avoid damaging the down.
3. Dry cleaning: Put the down jacket into a professional down jacket dry cleaning machine. Dry cleaners use special solvents instead of water to clean down jackets to prevent the down from becoming compressed or losing its bulk. According to the instructions of your dry cleaning machine, select the appropriate washing program and follow the instructions.
4. Rinsing: After dry cleaning, the down jacket needs to be rinsed thoroughly to remove residual solvent. This step is very important, otherwise harmful substances will remain in the garment.
5. Drying: Put the down jacket into a professional dryer and spin it at high speed to remove excess moisture. Doing this reduces the drying time of your down jacket and prevents feathers from clumping.
6. Drying: Lay the dried down jacket flat or hang it in a well-ventilated and dark place for natural drying. Avoid exposure to the sun to avoid reducing the quality and fluffiness of the down.
7. Recovery: After the down jacket is completely dry, pat the clothing gently to loosen the down and return it to its original fluffy state.
8. Detail processing: Use a soft brush or a hair dryer on low heat to gently brush the down to make it more fluffy and even.
It should be noted that since down jackets are expensive and easily damaged, it is recommended to send down jackets to a professional dry cleaner for processing. Professional dry cleaners have rich experience and professional equipment for down jackets, which can better protect the quality and warmth performance of down jackets.
