We are used to bringing our coats and jackets to the laundry but often these garments can be washed safely at home. A few precautions are enough and a good wool detergent, to ensure a safe washing and a dyeing result!
Savings are not indifferent: washing them in the dye could cost from 10 to 30 euros. For this reason, if we want to save a trip and a little money we can try their hand at home washing without risk and without surprises.
When to wash the coat and how to prevent dirt
It is advisable to wash the coat at the end of the season, or in any case when it serves, to prevent it from absorbing odors or that persistent stains on neck and armpits form.
To protect it better, wear a scarf: it helps prevent halos caused by sebum or makeup.
In case of occasional spots, you can use a specific stain -proof spray for wool: it is useful for cleaning without having to wash the whole coat every time.
In addition, you can use a vacuum cleaner, with the appropriate upholstery mouthpiece and then sanitize with a vertical steam steam or ironer.
How to know if the wool coat can be washed by hand
The first thing to know is if our wool coat can be washed by hand or only dry. To be sure, it is important to read the washing label.
If the label says “only dry washing” (Dry Clean Only) it is better not to risk. In fact, not only wool, but also other ornaments such as straps, fur or padding, serious damage could suffer. So, unless it is a very old coat and want to experiment, it is better to take it to the laundry.
If, on the other hand, the washing label says: “Recommended dry washing” (Dry Clean Recommended) or only “dry wash”, then we can wash the coat by hand.
How to remove the plongs from the wool coat
In some wool clothing they often form their hornbeams that make their appearance a little old and disclosed. To remove them, just pass a brush for clothing or an anti-pelucchi roller. Alternatively, a razor or even an electric razor can be used. This action must be completed before washing and possibly even later.
How to remove the stains from the wool coat
If the coat has stains, it is recommended to act as soon as possible. In fact, the older the stains are, the more difficult it will be to remove them. For this, as written above, it is recommended to use a dry stain -proof spray.
However, there are stains caused by use: like stains on the collar or wrists, or in the armpits.
The procedure to remove the stains from the wool coat is as follows: mix a teaspoon of detergent for wool garments in a glass with a little water. Spread this emulsion on spots by massaging slightly. Leave to act for 10 minutes, to allow detergent to dissolve the stain. After that, proceed with hand washing.
How to wash the wool coats at home without ruining them: hand washing
To wash the hand wool coat at home you need to resort to grandmother’s old methods. Here we then need a big big tone or the bathtub. Then we fill the tinozza or the tub with cold or warm water. For the bathtub, about 1/4 of the bottle of wool detergent will be needed. Pour the detergent under the tap jet, to make sure it melts well and create some foam.
At this point we can immerse the coat in the water, moving it gently to ensure that the fabric is bathing homogeneously. We leave to act for about 30 minutes, shaking the coat from time to time to facilitate washing. The coat is not to soak for more than an hour. It would be risked making him unhappy or restricting!
After the washing time, we arrive at the rinse phase. First of all we empty all the water. We could use a part for the toilet unloading! Then we fill the tinozza or the tub again and gently shake the coat. We repeat the action until the foam does not come out and we feel that the consistency of the water is no longer saponous.
For squeeze the coat Start from the top, tightening and pressing the tissue without twisting. Gradually descend down.
How to dry the wool coat
Be careful not to spread the wool garments vertically, neither on the rapper nor on the hanger. The wool garments must be spread horizontally and possibly not to the direct sunlight. Then cover the surface of a table or bench with clean towels. Spread the coat and make sure you turn it and change the towels often if they are soaked.
The final touch for a wool coat like new
If the washing has caused the formation of new stumps, pass again brush, roller or razor.
When the wool coat has dried a nice ironing may be necessary. You can use a steam iron or a vertical steam ironer. In both cases it is necessary to respect the programs.
How to wash the wool coat in the washing machine
The most daring can try to wash the wool coat in the washing machine. For a safe result it is good to have a mesh bag where to insert the coat to avoid the deterioration of the fabric. Then turn the coat upside down and insert it in the bag. Alternatively, a federal of pillow can be used that can be closed or sketched. At this point, select the wool washing program, cold or 30ยบ max. Choose the lowest possible centrifuge power. Use the usual detergent for wool garments. Activate and go! Apart from the strip, drying and ironing will be the same as the previous procedure.
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