How to wash a drape coat in an automatic machine?

In the cold season, we start wearing outerwear. Having used such things only a few times, you should not keep them together with clean linen in the same closet. They emit unpleasant odors and attract moths. Many people wonder whether it is possible to wash a drape coat in order to return such a product to its original appearance?

A few words about drape material

From the very beginning, such a product is considered durable and reliable. And this is true, since the drape is multi-layered; certain types of wool are used in its manufacture with the addition of cotton and linen threads. All this makes the material resistant to wear, it wrinkles little and holds its original shape perfectly.

In caring for it, you should know certain rules for organizing washing, selection of detergent compositions, storage and drying. It is believed that even the highest quality drape can accumulate dust during storage and periodically needs to be cleaned.

Preparing a drape product for washing

Having finally decided to wash a drape coat in a washing machine, you will have to carry out preliminary preparation of the product for such a procedure. Remember that the quality of such measures will determine the preservation of the appearance and parameters of the product after washing.Let's figure out what needs to be done for this?

It is prohibited to wash items with glued elements in an automatic machine, and first of all you should check for their presence. Perhaps, if any are discovered, you will have to refuse to wash them in the washing machine.

Select a suitable composition for washing. Powders are excluded - the procedure is performed with wool cleaning gel or shampoo. Please note that if you are washing a black coat, then the gel should be chosen for materials with the appropriate tones - it dissolves well in water and is rinsed out.

Brush and detergent all dirty areas are carefully processed.

The detachable elements of the coat must be disconnected, the pockets must be turned out, and at the same time making sure that there are no small objects in them.

It is very important to limit the contact of the drape coat with the grooved inner surface of the washing machine drum. To ensure this condition, the coat should be placed in a bag intended for washing things.

After completing all these steps, you will prepare a drape coat for washing at home. Please remember that it is prohibited to wash other items at the same time as such a product.

Automatic washing mode

We're done with the preparation, now let's move on to washing the drape coat. The procedure will take place automatically, although handwash considered safer. Probably for this reason, many consumers prefer to wash drape products by hand.

So, you need to do the following:

the folded coat is placed in a washing bag and sent to the machine drum;
Pour gel composition or shampoo into the detergent tray. No rinses or conditioners are used;
The “pre-wash” mode should not be turned on - immediately activate the “delicate” mode;
We determine the temperature regime for water to be no more than thirty degrees;
press the start button or move the selector to the “no spin” sector;
if the machine has a function for drying clean clothes, it will have to be turned off;
modern models are equipped with a built-in Eco Bubble function. DO NOT forget to turn it off too - the bubble effect is harmful to the drape product.

So, the necessary program for washing a drape coat has been determined and adjusted, and the unit can be started. After waiting for the washing procedure to finish, you need to take out the coat and arrange for it to dry. This will have to be done as quickly as possible, since prolonged exposure to a wet state increases the likelihood that the drape product will lose its external characteristics. But it is also prohibited to accelerate the drying process through the use of strong heat sources.

Drying and ironing a drape coat

To bring a drape product to the condition we need, we will also have to follow the drying rules after washing it. First of all, the coat is placed in such a way that all the water drains from it. To do this, it is best to use a bathtub, otherwise you will have to place a large container under your coat to collect the liquid.

Excess water from the drape fabric can be quickly removed with a large terry towel. The coat is wrapped in a roll and blotted with water. The procedure is carried out several times, after which the towel is changed.

As soon as the liquid has stopped flowing, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface, all folds are straightened out, and the required shape is given. The coat remains in this position until a minimum amount of moisture remains in it. Now it should be hung on hangers on a balcony or other place with good ventilation. While on the hangers, the drape product will dry completely and straighten.

We do not place the wet product vertically, as the coat itself stretches and loses its shape due to its own weight. It is forbidden to dry it in a washing machine or place a wet coat near sources of thermal energy so that the item does not shrink irrevocably.

If the drying process is carried out according to all the rules, then you will not need to iron your coat. It is enough to slightly treat the product located on the hanger with a steamer, and it is ready for use again.

Dry and wet cleaning

We've sorted out washing, drying and ironing drape items. It's worth talking a little about other options for cleaning your coat. Moreover, such methods of caring for such things are the main ones.

Particular attention is paid to the dry and wet cleaning method, since a drape coat does not need a full wash very often. And if such procedures are carried out in a timely manner, then the product machine washable It won’t be needed at all, and you can use it for more than one season.

Dry cleaning involves removing pellets, hair and dust. The latter is knocked out manually or collected with a vacuum cleaner using a special attachment. The pellets and lint of wool are removed with a roller with adhesive tape - the manual tearing method will not work.

Dry cleaning will help you get rid of greasy marks on elbows, collars and cuffs. To do this you need to do the following:

The contaminated area is sprinkled with starch or talcum powder, after which you will have to wait two to three hours. Now we take a brush with soft bristles and clean the treated areas;
Experienced housewives recommend rubbing the shiny area with the crumb of black bread. But for light drape material this option is not recommended;
grease stains should be covered with a paper towel and such areas should be heated with a not very hot iron. After this treatment, the fat is completely absorbed into the paper, and the drape coat becomes clean again.

It happens that dry cleaning does not help get rid of dirt, and the drape product has to undergo a wet procedure. But first of all, you must make sure that such a procedure will not ruin your coat, for which you will have to study the information from the manufacturer located on the label.

So, for wet cleaning the following steps are performed:

a small amount of detergent intended for washing woolen products is diluted in water;
the solution is applied to the contaminated areas with a soft brush or cloth, gently rubbed in;
As soon as the dirty stain disappears, rinse all the foam from the fabric. In this case, your actions should be calculated in such a way that the coat gets wet as little as possible around the problem area. Rinse the remaining detergent thoroughly to prevent the formation of streaks;
the drape coat is sent to dry, the remaining water in it is removed with a terry towel.

Conclusion

We have considered all known washing methods and cleaning the drape product. As you can see, there is nothing complicated about this. By following certain rules for caring for the product, you can keep your coat in perfect condition for many years. If you have doubts about your own abilities, use dry cleaning services.