A jacket is an element of a wardrobe that cannot be washed in the usual way. The product may lose color, shape, change in size. To save yourself the cost of dry cleaning services and not spoil the thing, you can clean your jacket at home with the help of tried and tested folk remedies. And you need to start with preparation.
How to prepare a jacket for home cleaning
The more carefully the wardrobe element is prepared for cleaning, the better the result.
Start by inspecting:
- Assess the degree of contamination.
- Identify problem areas.
- Establish the origin of the spots.
Cleaning involves:
- Removing stains.
- Cleaning contaminated and worn areas.
- Processing the entire product.
After inspection, select the appropriate means. Before you start using them, do a compatibility test on an inconspicuous area of tissue.
Folk remedies against dirt and greasy places
There are many proven tools that over the years help to care for delicate wardrobe items.
Soap and water solution
You will need a mixing tank, liquid soap and tap water. The two ingredients are mixed to form a solution with copious foam. The product is applied with a brush or sponge to contaminated areas.
Water and vinegar
Table 9% vinegar is mixed with running water in equal proportions. The resulting composition is applied to greasy places with a cotton swab. Do not pay attention to the sharp vinegar smell, after airing it will disappear without a trace.
Fresh potatoes
Take peeled and halved potatoes. Rub dirty areas with a half and hold for 15 minutes, then remove with a damp cloth.
Aqueous solution of ammonia
Mix one tablespoon of ammonia with a liter of warm water. Clean overgrown items.
The entire jacket can be cleaned by treating from a spray bottle a mixture of water with ammonia and glycerin. To obtain a cleaning composition, you will need a liter of warm water, 50-60 ml of ammonia and 9-10 ml of glycerin. After applying the solution, the fabric is brushed and steamed.
Special products for home dry cleaning
To clean your jacket yourself, you can use household cleaning products. Before buying, look at the label on the jacket and make sure that dry cleaning is allowed.
Manufacturers offer a wide range of cleaning products:
- Dry powders.
- Aerosol Spray.
- Hard pencils.
- Foam.
With the help of household chemicals, you can get rid of individual stains or clean the thing completely.
Features of cleaning suits from different materials
When cleaning should take into account the features of the fabric.
Leather
A genuine leather jacket cannot be cleaned with acetone, gasoline and other aggressive products. The best care option is liquid paraffin. You can use a mixture of water and liquid soap.
Suede leather
Suede requires separate care. The product is cleaned with a specially designed brush, placed over steam. Dried in vivo.
Wool
Woolen and half-woolen jackets are cleaned with care. With improper care, it can deform, decrease in size, lose a presentable appearance, acquire unnecessary shine and become covered with spools.In order for the fibers of the fabric to open, the jacket of wool should be steamed and cleaned with a special brush.
Linen
Jackets made of linen without a glue base can be machine washed using a delicate mode. If you need dry cleaning, it is better to use an aqueous solution of ammonia or soap.
Synthetics
Synthetic fabric can be cleaned in any way. Carefully read the memo on the label - some types of synthetics can not be steamed.
A few washing tips
Wash a jacket is undesirable. Most products are sewn using adhesive. Having been in the water, the non-woven fabric lags behind the fabric, the surface begins to bubble and loses its appearance.
If the jacket is dirty, and care recommendations do not prohibit machine wash, remember the following points.
- Wash with unfastened buttons and zippers.
- Before loading into the washing machine, place the product in the laundry cover.
- Use only delicate liquid shampoos and powders as a detergent.
- Choose a gentle washing mode.
- The temperature of the water during washing should not exceed 30 - 40 degrees.
- Spin is allowed only at minimum speed.
- Dry on a hanger, uncovered, with buttons and locks fastened away from heaters.
Daily care
To keep the jacket clean longer, you need to properly care for it.
- Store the item in a closet, on a special hanger, in a case.
- After wearing, dust off with a clothes brush.
- A cloth with a sticky layer will rid the fibers from dust and lint.
- Periodically, the product must be ventilated.
The jacket is an indispensable element of clothing, stylish and expensive. Careful attitude and proper care are the key to its long service.
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