In winter, a down jacket is a product that protects against severe frosts and piercing winds, but traveling in crowded public transport or eating a pie can leave fatty stains on outerwear. Most often, the neckline, sleeve cuffs, pockets and collar are contaminated. You can remove a greasy stain from a down jacket not only by dry cleaning, but also by using home remedies.
Rules for getting rid of stains
The greasy mark is noticeable on both dark and light clothes. In order not to worsen the situation when washing at home, you need to follow simple recommendations:
- Any stain stuck to the product should be carefully removed with a knife, so as not to scratch the fabric.
- Cleaning is carried out from the edges of the stain to its center - this will prevent the possibility of increasing the blot.
- After using cleaning products, rinse the fabric thoroughly with clean water.
- If you do not wash the down jacket completely, after cleaning the area around the stain must be well moistened so that there are no streaks.
Liquid soap
Liquid soap - is an effective remedy for combating stubborn and old stains. Dilute two tablespoons of liquid soap in 70 ml of warm water and apply to the greasy stain for a few minutes. Then wash the outerwear in a washing machine with powder and rinse several times.
Ammonia
Ammonia has a degreasing property, helps to cope with old stains . If the item is made of artificial fabric, then it is enough to apply alcohol directly to the stain. Wait 40 minutes, then wash the stain using powder. The product should be dried outside to get rid of the strong smell of ammonia.
If the down jacket is made of natural fabric and it is necessary to remove the oil stain, then you need to dilute 1 tbsp. ammonia in 70 ml of cold water and spread over the stain. If necessary, the procedure must be repeated.
You can remove a greasy gasoline stain by mixing equal amounts of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Spread the prepared suspension over the stain and leave for 20 minutes. After the time has elapsed, wash the item or remove the residue with foam rubber.
Salt
If the grease has just dripped onto the item, it is enough to generously sprinkle the area with salt. It will absorb the grease, after which the item can be cleaned with a cotton pad or washed in the machine.
If the stain is old, mix 1 tbsp. of salt with water until it reaches the consistency of porridge, spread over the problem area and leave for an hour. Remove the dried product with a brush. Next, dilute 1 tsp. of soda in 200 ml of water and wipe the stain.
Mustard
Regular mustard will help get rid of stains on dark or colored outerwear.Mix mustard powder with water to the consistency of thick sour cream, spread over the blot for 40 minutes. After the time has passed, wash the down jacket in a washing machine with powder.
Shaving foam
Shaving foam is the ideal method for cleaning fresh stains. It is enough to apply the foam to the desired area for 5 minutes, then wash the product as usual.
This at-home cleaning method is only suitable for material that can be soaked. Not all down jackets can be exposed to liquids.
Laundry soap
A greasy down jacket can be cleaned using simple manipulations with laundry soap:
- place the jacket horizontally;
- grate the soap on a fine grater until a powder forms;
- it should be left on the contaminated area for half an hour, this time is enough for the soap to absorb all the fat.
After time has passed, shake off the powder; the remaining residue can be removed using a clothes brush. Laundry soap is only effective if greasy trace fresh and didn’t have time to dry.
Iron
You can get rid of traces of greasy food without washing; all you need is an iron.
- Place thin paper over and under the contaminated area.
- Use a warm iron to iron the desired area.
- Repeat the procedure until the stain is completely removed. Contaminated paper should be changed regularly.
Other methods
If necessary, the above methods can be supplemented with the following cleaning methods:
- Refined gasoline. Gasoline from a gas station is not suitable for this method of eliminating pollution; purified gasoline should be purchased at a hardware store.Before applying liquid to a stain, test it on the inside of the item. Apply gasoline to the stain for 10 minutes, then wash in a washing machine with powder.
- Onion, lemon . It is enough to cut the products in half and apply the cut. For dark clothes, you need to use onion, for light clothes - lemon. Lemon cannot be replaced with citric acid, as this can ruin the product.
- Vinegar. It is enough to soak a cotton pad in 9% vinegar and blot the greasy stain. Then wash in a washing machine and rinse several times to get rid of the strong smell.
- Turpentine is a cleaner for greasy stains that grandmothers used. First of all, you should clean the item from dust and check that it is completely dry. This is due to the fact that the liquid does not allow turpentine to completely penetrate the fabric, which complicates the cleaning process. Glycerin
- - this product is cheap and can be bought at a pharmacy. To get rid of the stain, you need to spread a few drops of glycerin over the stained area and leave for half an hour, then wipe with a clean cotton pad. Chalk
- will help you get rid of stains on a white down jacket. Cover the necessary area with chalk and wait 3 hours, then remove the chalk and wash in the machine. Talc
- . Mix chalk and talc in equal quantities, distribute evenly over the stain. Put a sheet of paper on top and press down with something heavy. Remove the mixture the next day. Toothpaste
- . Put a sheet of paper on the stain, iron it to warm it up. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the blot, lather well. Leave the item for a day until the grease has completely dried.Before applying liquid to a stain, you should check on the inside of the product. Apply gasoline to the blot for 10 minutes, then wash in a washing machine with powder.Onion, lemon . Simply cut the food in half and place it at the cut point. For dark clothes you need to use onion, for light clothes – lemon. Lemon cannot be replaced with citric acid, as this can ruin the product.Vinegar.
It is enough to generously moisten a cotton pad in 9% vinegar and blot the greasy mark. Next, wash in a washing machine and rinse several times to get rid of the strong smell.
Turpentine
is a grease stain remover that was used by grandmothers. First of all, you should clean the item from dust and check that it is completely dry. This is due to the fact that the liquid does not allow the turpentine to completely penetrate the fabric, which complicates the cleaning process.
Glycerol
– this product is cheap and can be bought at a pharmacy. To get rid of dirt, you need to spread a few drops of glycerin over the contaminated area and leave for half an hour, then wipe with a clean cotton pad.
Chalk
- will allow you to get rid of dirt on your white down jacket. Cover the required area with chalk and wait 3 hours, then remove the chalk and wash in a machine.
- Talc
- . Combine chalk and talc in equal quantities and distribute evenly over the stain. Place a sheet of paper on top and press it down with something heavy. The next day, remove the mixture.
- Toothpaste
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- put a sheet of paper and iron it to warm it up. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the blot and lather well. Leave the item for a day until the fat has completely dried.This method involves using only white toothpaste, since colored ones can stain the item.
- Stains after cleaning
- Sometimes, after washing a down jacket in hot water, yellow stains may appear. This is due to the fact that during washing the down heats up and releases fat, which stains the product. To clean this type of contamination, you can use Laska or Vanish.
- Add two capfuls of the product to a bath of water and then rinse the jacket there. Next, the down jacket should drain completely, after which it must be wrung out in the machine.
If stains appear on light-colored clothes, you need to re-wash them in a washing machine at a lower temperature, then rinse several times. No less effective is hydrogen peroxide, which should be used to wipe the down jacket, rinse and dry well.
Cleaning a down jacket without machine washing
A down jacket is a thing that is difficult to machine wash, as the filling inside can get lost during the process. Therefore, you can use local soaping of the contaminated area:
- hang the downy item on wooden hangers;
- Combine a small amount of warm water with shampoo and foam;
- Spread the product over the blot with a sponge;
Rub thoroughly, then remove any remaining residue with a damp cloth.
Dry cleaning involves the use of various chemicals:washing gels;
