How to wash a down jacket when it gets cold? 3 tricks that save you a trip to the dry cleaner

In the blink of an eye, more than half of October has already passed, and we are a few steps closer to the arrival of winter. These days the temperature is almost always unsettled, and especially in the morning and evening, wearing a sweater and a hoodie is no longer enough to keep out the chill. Huahua just wants to pull out a down jacket and wear it to work!

Faced with such cold weather, we really should get a down jacket and other warm clothing ready in advance. The down jacket has been sitting in the wardrobe for half a year since it was put away in spring, and washing a down jacket is always a big problem. Doing it yourself feels like too much trouble, so you just send it to the dry cleaner, but the cost of dry cleaning every time is not cheap either. Today Huahua is going to teach you a few tricks so you can wash your down jacket at home yourself without any hassle!

1. White vinegar mixed with laundry detergent

White vinegar can be said to be unbelievably effective at cleaning dirt, and laundry detergent is the detergent we use to wash clothes in our daily lives. When these two things are combined, the chemical reaction they produce can help us wash the down jacket clean without much effort.

How to use:

Step one: pour white vinegar and laundry detergent into a container at a 1:1 ratio, stir to mix, then add some clean water to dilute it and make a homemade cleaning solution.

Step two: put this cleaning solution into a small spray bottle and spray some on the stained areas of the down jacket.

Step three: gently wipe with a towel or a small soft-bristled brush. This will not damage the down jacket and can also clean the stains away.

2. Toothpaste cleaning method

We all know that using toothpaste to scrub a cup can remove the yellow stains on it, but toothpaste is also very effective for cleaning oil stains on a down jacket. When we eat, we always end up getting something dirty on ourselves, and if it is a light-colored down jacket, cleaning it is even more troublesome. At this time, you can wet the oily spot with clean water, then dip a toothbrush in toothpaste and gently rub it on the spot to completely remove the oil stain.

3. Hair dryer and plastic bag quick-dry method

After we finish washing the down jacket with the methods above, because the material is thick, drying the down jacket also becomes a big problem. At this time, we can use a hair dryer and a plastic bag to help the down jacket dry quickly. First find a large plastic bag and cut a small opening at the bottom, then put the down jacket that needs drying inside, then tie the opening tightly, and finally turn on the hair dryer and blow air into the small opening, and it is done. This way the down jacket will dry quickly.

These few little methods are still very effective for washing down jackets. In addition, there are now special down jacket cleaners sold on the market, and friends who need them can also give them a try! If you have any better little cleaning tips, leave a message for Huahua to share!