Can I wash my jacket in a washing machine?

Machine wash is not suitable for all things. Sometimes delicate fabrics and a complex cut structure require special handling. In some cases, refreshing the color, getting rid of impurities is possible only with the help of dry cleaning. But still, there are several secrets to how to clean complex items of clothing yourself, including corduroy and wool jackets. Is it possible to wash a jacket in an automatic washing machine, how to do it correctly, what dry cleaning methods will be no less effective - all this you will learn from this article.

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Marking: understand what can be washed?

Not every fabric is not something to wash, not even wet. Due to the fact that the consequences of non-compliance with the rules of care may be irreparable, it is worthwhile to carefully study the markings, to find out whether it is possible to wash the jacket in a washing machine or is it more logical to clean it manually using a wet method.

So, here is what you need to know about the icons drawn on the product label:

1. The square outlined by the circle indicates that it is better not to wash the product in the washing machine. Both deformation and damage to the fabric are possible.
2. The basin, crossed out by the line, also prohibits hand washing.

But even not guided by the prohibitions of manufacturers, it is worthwhile to understand that not every material will withstand the classical methods of cleaning:

• The skin does not tolerate the effects of powder and hot water. Therefore, washing a leather jacket at home should be a wet clean with a soft cloth.

Important! In the automatic washing machine, only cotton, linen, synthetic jackets and trench coats can be washed without fear, and with strict observance of the instructions on the label.

• Velvet, velveteen, wool require special care in the form of dry brushing in both domestic and industrial conditions.

Important! Depending on what style of clothing you prefer, you might also be interested to know:

• How to choose a business jacket for a man?
• How to choose a jacket for jeans?

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If washing is not prohibited

After making sure that washing is possible, it is necessary to provide several important conditions:

• Before sending a thing to the machine, it is necessary to check pockets and fasten sharp buttons or other fixing elements so as not to damage the product.
• To wash a men's jacket at home, it is worthwhile to prepare the washing machine itself: check if there is any pile left in the drum, pull out other things.
• It is more logical to wash only one product in order to prevent damage or coloring.
• To preserve the appearance and color of the fabric, it is worth using a mild detergent, it is better -washing gelwhich dissolves faster during processing.
• Setting parameters, it’s worth choosing delicate wash with a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees without spin.

Important! So that the shape after the procedure does not change in any way, drying should be done on a wide hanger with smooth shoulders. If the item will be on a balcony or street, it should be placed in the shade, in order to avoid burnout.

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Caring for velveteen items

An expensive delicate thing requires extremely careful cleaning of contaminants. In some cases, with a simple cut and the absence of a thin lining, it is possible to use a washing machine.But how to wash a corduroy jacket and not affect its shape in any way is an open question. The fact is that a different basis may differ in its properties. So, one product can normally tolerate delicate washing in the machine, and the other can suffer greatly and give tangible shrinkage.

In most cases, the risk is completely unjustified. If dry cleaning is not available or is too expensive, you can resort to a simple method of removing contaminants:

1. In a basin with water, you need to add a little soft shampoo and a teaspoon ammonia.
2. With a piece of bandage, you need to walk on the surface, paying special attention to the collar and cuffs.
3. Using clean water without additives, repeat the procedure.

So, the thing will get a fresh look and will not suffer.

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Business suits suit suits

The top of the suit or a separately purchased thing of a classic style is machine washable. As a rule, this is a semi-synthetic fabric, supplemented with cotton, linen or a slight content of wool and silk. To bring such a product in order, you need classic parameters:

• delicate wash at low temperature;
• mild detergent;
• lack of spin;
• drying on a hanger.

It is certainly worth taking into account that just knowing how to wash a jacket in a washing machine is not enough. You should also take into account ironing and steaming:

• If you have a home vertical steamer with a large water tank, this is the best solution to tidy things up. It is worth setting up for a long work on the return of form and getting rid of the slightest folds.
• Ironing at high temperatures is strictly prohibited - it is better to look at the markings and draw conclusions based on the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Direct exposure to the fabric is highly undesirable, so either a steam cushion is used, or a classic version like cotton fabric or dense, moist gauze. This approach will eliminate glossy streaks and ugly smudges.

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Stock footage

In theory, you can wash any thing in the machine, but it is difficult to predict the level of damage from damage to the product. In order not to get into an awkward situation and not to lose your beloved and not at all cheap things, you should listen to the recommendations on the label and the advice of specialists.