It’s time to have your lovely winter wool coat cleaned if it’s no longer looking as new. However, cleaning a piece of clothing doesn’t always require an expensive and time-consuming go to the laundry service. It depends on the coat. Discover if cleaning your wool coat at home is a good idea, and discover the most efficient wool coat cleaning techniques.
Does My Wool Coat Wash Well at Home?
Several criteria determine whether washing your wool garment at home is possible. First and foremost, take the coat to the cleaners if the label specifies “dry clean only” rather than fumbling around. However, if the label just reads “dry clean” without the word “only,” the maker suggests a method of cleaning the item, not the only one. You can also clean your wool coat at home if it is labelled “dry clean” or has symbols for hand washing, gentle cycles, or cold water-only washing.
How to Do Wool Coat Cleaning Properly
Before washing, in the machine or by hand (more on that later), get the coat ready by doing the following:
- Using a garment brush to remove dirt and lint will help remove any food particles or dirt that has become crusted.
- Starting from the collar, move the brush downward.
- Before using it anywhere, try any stain-removing solution on a less noticeable area of the coat, such as the underside of the hem. It applies to mild soap, spot-cleaning spray, stain removal wipes, or other solvents. Using a cotton swab, rub the fluid on. Should the coat’s colour transfer to the sample, a specialist must dryly clean it.
How to Wool Coat Cleaning in a Machine
The safest way to wash a wool coat at home is by hand, especially if it’s fitted or structured. However, some wool coats can be machine-cleaned with special care. Kindly note that only top-loading washing machines can use these instructions. If you have a front-loading washer, you’ll need to hand wash or take your jacket to the dry cleaner.
- Let some warm water fill the washer drum.
- As the drum fills, add the wool-safe liquid detergent specified on the packaging.
- Close the coat in a mesh laundry bag with a zipper after turning it inside out.
- Give the coat in the mesh bag at least half an hour to soak in the wash water. Lower the washing bag into the water and move it around with your hands to ensure that the water permeates the entire coat. Don’t fill the laundry bag or the water with any more clothes.
- Use your washing machine’s wool, delicate, or hand-wash settings to wash the coat. It is usually a 30-minute cycle from 90 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the water between 90 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit to be safe.
Drying a Wool Coat
Your wool coat, no matter whether it was washed by hand or a machine, will be pretty heavy and soaked with water! The drying process cannot be hurried; therefore take the following steps:
- Squeeze some extra water by removing the coat from the bathtub or washing it. Squeeze without twisting or wringing, starting from the top. If needed, repeat this process.
- Squeeze along the length of the towel roll as you roll the coat up in the vast, thick towel that you have laid it on.
- Over a drying rack for clothes indoors, place the coat flat. It should take a day or two to dry; turn it at least once to ensure that it dries evenly. If you don’t have a drying rack, lay the coat flat on a fresh towel on top of an impervious surface (such as the top of your washer and dryer or a plastic or stainless steel tabletop). Turn the coat at least once during the drying process and, if needed, swap the towel for a dry one.
- Your wool coat will shrink if you even consider using a dryer. Additionally, don’t leave it unattended. The wet wool will weigh so much that it will ruin your coat.
Conclusion:
Mastering the expert method for cleaning a wool coat at home ensures longevity and a pristine appearance. However, for a hassle-free and professional touch, Hello Laundry’s laundry services provide a convenient solution. Their expertise and advanced techniques guarantee optimal care, quickly preserving your woollen garments’ elegance.
