How to clean a jacket at home?

Jacket - an important element of both male and female wardrobe. Proper care is required for this type of clothing, especially when it comes to cleaning stains. Jackets are often contaminated and it is important to choose the right method to get rid of stains at home. For this you need to take into account the various characteristics, most of which relate to the characteristics of the fabric.

The primary factor that must be looked at when cleaning the jacket is the fabric from which it is made. For jackets used a variety of different types of fabrics, each of which requires special care. The most popular are the following types:

• The most common type of jackets are fabrics for a suit. It is a combination of polyester, viscose and elastane in various proportions. Such material is not very fastidious in cleaning. Usually, a solution of water and liquid ammonia is used for such a thing, which is sprayed onto contaminants with a spray bottle. Then the product is wiped with a soft brush and dried on a hanger at room temperature.

• To clear the spots on the elbows of a jacket, medical alcohol is added to the mixture of water and sal ammoniac. The jacket is cleaned using cotton pads soaked in this solution, rags and dry cloth, which are gradually used to bring the product in order.

• An unusual way to clean the costume product will be the use of halves of potatoes. They rubbed contaminated areas of things and then to get rid of starch treated fabric with a damp sponge.

• To clean a wool jacket, it is better to use the services of dry cleaning, because with a similar fabric you need to proceed with caution. But if you decide to cope with pollution yourself, then pay attention to the fact that the water must be cold. After the procedure, do not hang the product on the hanger, and place on a horizontal surface until completely dry.
• Suede jacket is strictly forbidden to wash in a typewriter, because it quickly loses its shape with such a strong mechanical manipulation. A great alternative to the classic hand wash suede will be steaming upright. An upright jacket is steamed on all sides, and then brushed. The most preferred for this material will be a brush with rubber teeth.

• Folk remedy for cleaning suede jacket - a mixture of soda and milk. The solution is neatly applied to the fabric with a cotton pad. Another recipe is a solution of water and ammonia. Alcohol is taken in a ratio of 1 to 4. After processing the material with this mixture, it is gently wiped with a weak acetic solution, and then with a dry cloth.

• Leather jacket is not difficult to clean, but when cleaning it is not recommended to use a washing machine. An alternative method of cleaning is the preparation of a solution that contains water, ammonia, and gel soap. Contaminations are removed with a sponge dipped in this solution. After, the thing is wiped with a dry soft cloth.

• If oil or grease spots appear on the skin, then the surest way to remove them is to use gasoline. But after that you need to thoroughly ventilate the thing to eliminate the specific smell.

• The most unpretentious cleaning jacket from flax. It can be pressed in the process of hand washing and even used to clean the fabric of a washing machine. You can easily cope with stains on a summer jacket, just pick up a suitable powder.
• Velor material is cleaned with purified gasoline or alcohol. Be sure to pre-cleaning the jacket with a soft bristled brush. After, the fabric must be aerated.
• To tidy up the corduroy jacket, use only hand wash. Clean the item with soap or laundry detergent, sparing the cloth. It is forbidden to squeeze the jacket, and for cleaning with a brush using a product with soft teeth.

Jacket can be cleaned in various ways. Each type of cleaning requires a certain amount of effort and brings effective results while respecting all the nuances.

This process follows the following algorithm:

• It is necessary to spread the product on a flat horizontal surface, which can be an ironing board, a table or even a floor.
• The jacket must be removed from debris and coarse dust. To do this, use an adhesive tape or a brush with a suitable stiffness for the fabric. For greater convenience, the jacket can be cleaned with a special roller for clothing.
• Hang the product on a hanger and leave it on for 2 hours before putting it on.

Moist cleaning is the following technology:

• At the first stage, it is necessary to do a dry cleaning.
• Dilute the soap solution using warm water and liquid soap. Stir it in water to form a dense foam.
• Using a brush, apply the mixture to the product.
• Wipe the cloth with a dry cloth.
• Hang the jacket on the hanger until completely dry.

Not all jackets must be cleaned by hand. Some models of soft materials can be safely cleaned of dirt in the washing machine. But it is necessary to remember a number of rules that will help wash things without causing them damage:

• Carefully review the label with the recommendations for cleaning the jacket. It always shows the temperature at which the product should be washed. That it should be installed in the menu of the washing machine. The standard recommended temperature is 30 degrees.
• Adjust the number of spins to a minimum or completely disable the spin function. This will help things not to lose shape. When you first clean the jacket, be sure to abandon the automatic mode.

It is possible to recreate cleaning as close as possible in a professional dry-cleaner, having on hand a special set of materials and attributes for cleaning clothes. They are sold in ready-made kits and are able to give a second life to a jacket with the help of ammonia, acetic essence and other household solutions.

Some parts of the jacket are particularly in contact with the surrounding surfaces, and therefore amenable to more rapid contamination and wear. In order to put in order and return the presentable appearance of individual elements of the jacket, there are a number of proven tools.

To clean a greasy collar, use the following methods:

• Cotton pads are moistened in vodka and they are treated with dirt on the collar. In order for the alcohol to dry faster, you need to iron the surface of the product through gauze.
• You can mix a tablespoon of ammonia with water in a ratio of 1: 3. Using cotton wool, this mixture is treated with a greasy surface. To salary sometimes add a spoonful of salt. When cleaning the collar, do not soak it all, and use the tool only in places of contamination.
• Another option would be a slightly heated vinegar essence, which is wiped with contaminated areas with a rag.

A men's jacket from time to time must be rid of the smell of sweat:

• There is a simple remedy to eliminate it - the use of salt. You just need to pour it on the armpits of the product and leave it for a while. The result will be a refreshing thing without an unpleasant smell.
• Another way to remove stains from sweat is to use acetylsalicylic acid and water. After soaking the contaminated area, take an aspirin pill, chop it and powder the armpit area.
• Some use steam iron to get rid of stains of this kind.
• Salt is also a loyal helper to clean the arched sleeve. For this purpose, a special brine is prepared by mixing water and salt so that the concentration of the latter is high. Using a cloth, the mixture is applied to shiny areas.

Shiny lapels and jacket cuffs can be washed using components such as concentrated black tea or a solution of acetic essence. Sometimes they use steam cleaning technology and even a special shag broth.

There are a number of non-standard spots that are difficult to clean up properly at home, without knowing any special secrets:

• Sometimes it is necessary to wash ink or putty from a school jacket. To properly remove the white spot, use liquid ammonia directly on the contamination or add it to the water while soaking. To remove stains from ink suitable lemon juice. It is worth only a short time to put a slice or a few drops of juice on the jacket and then sponge to process the place of pollution.
• Rubbing and greasiness can be removed using dish detergent, mixing it with water in proportions 1 to 3. After applying the composition, the jacket should be wiped with a damp cloth.
• If you decide to tidy up a jacket without using dry cleaning services, be extremely careful with ironing. It is always recommended to iron the thing through wet gauze.

• Not every house has a steamer, but you can create an alternative with household appliances such as a saucepan or kettle. When boiling water from them, steam comes out and you can just bring the thing to the source of steam, but not too close to moisture.
• Do not postpone the process of washing. Fresh pollution will be removed quickly, while much more time is spent on the dried out.
• If you want your jacket to remain presentable longer, regularly dry clean the product. Due to this, the dust will not accumulate in the fibers of the fabric, and the thing will not lose its original shade.

Jacket - a very necessary and representative article of clothing. So that he will serve you for a long time and remain beautiful, care should be taken to care for the materialfrom which it is made. Only by following all the recommendations for proper cleaning, you can enjoy the beauty of your jacket for a long time.

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