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How to wash duvets and jackets without damaging them . Please note that you can avoid using detergent when washing your down jackets. However, you should follow the steps required for this.
It is recommended to do the washing after the end of the season or before the onset of winter, i.e. now.
Wash duvets and jackets without damaging them: Here’s how
In most cases, these are garments that are sensitive to high temperatures and chemical detergents that are known to be aggressive . So be sure to check the label before machine washing.
Take everything out of the pockets and also remove the decorative fur .
Apply stain remover to the stained areas of your down jackets, such as the armpits, neck, or wrists
Turn over onto the back and place in the basket
Program for laundry that is as gentle as possible and a low temperature , i.e. a maximum of 30 degrees
Add neutral detergent and stay away from bleach and fabric softener as much as possible
How do you do a manual wash?
Fill a sink or bathtub with lukewarm water
Add a tablespoon of baking soda and a glass of apple cider vinegar
Soak the clothing and leave it on for about two hours
Rinse generously and then wash with essential oil
Fill the container a second time and add a few drops of essential oil (preferably avocado oil, which has an emollient effect).
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