Washing a camel wool jacket in the washing machine

Washing a camel wool jacket in the washing machine Buying a winter down jacket or jacket with camel hair is associated with a high risk, because it is not easy to care for such a product. It’s good if the item consists of 50 percent or less camel hair, because in this case it is permissible to wash a jacket made with camel hair in a washing machine. If the percentage of wool is more than 50, then such a thing cannot be washed not only in an automatic “home assistant”, but even by hand. We'll tell you how to properly process such products.

Automatic wash

Do not rush to start washing wool clothes, because first you need to carefully study the manufacturer’s information, which can be found on the label. First of all, pay attention to the permissible type of washing, as well as the recommended temperature. Often, wool products can be divided into two types.

If clothes are made from the wool of a young camel, then it is forbidden to wash it, since washing can damage an expensive down jacket or down jacket. In this case, it is recommended to treat the product exclusively with steam.
When a relatively inexpensive item is primarily made from the down of an old animal, or contains synthetic additives, it can be cleaned using an automatic washing machine.

Once you have determined the type of clothing, you need to carefully prepare it for washing in the machine. What should I do for this?

If possible, remove the hood and the fur trim on the sleeves and collar.
Remove any foreign objects from your pockets.
Remove any stains or at least treat them by hand.
Fasten the item with a zipper or buttons.

This completes the preliminary preparation. What should be done next to avoid violating the rules for processing camel wool products in the washing machine?

Do not place more than one thing in the drum of the device, because foreign wardrobe items should not interfere with the jacket or down jacket being freely inside the SM.
Be sure to put a few tennis balls or special balls in the drum laundry balls, which will prevent fluff from gathering into large clumps.

If you don't have tennis balls or similar items, you can use balls of thread pre-tied into several pairs of socks.

The temperature for washing should be set at 30 degrees Celsius or even less.
Spin should be selected at a speed of 600 drum revolutions per minute, but no more.
Finally, as a laundry detergent, you should use liquid household chemicals designed for treating items made from delicate types of fabric.

After completing the work cycle, it is better to run the rinse mode again in order to get rid of any residual detergent that may have penetrated into the fabric and wool.

Let's do without a machine

If you are afraid that even delicate washing programs will somehow harm your expensive camel down clothes, then it is better to wash them yourself. In this case, you should also carefully read the information on the label in order to select the correct water temperature and detergent. After reading the label, you can begin cleaning.

First, fill the bathtub or large basin with warm water, the temperature of which does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius.
Add liquid laundry detergent designed for cleaning wool and other delicate materials to the water.
Using a brush or sponge, gently scrub the surface of the clothing, especially heavily soiled areas such as collars, sleeves, pockets, and areas near fasteners.
After these procedures, rinse the product two or three times in clean water to get rid of any remaining household chemicals.
After washing, remove the item from the liquid, fasten it and hang it on a hanger.

Remember that it is forbidden to wring out a product made from such wool too much. Therefore, while the jacket or down jacket is drying, you will have to thoroughly shake the clothing at least a couple of times in order to distribute the fluff, which can form large clumps.

Preventing the appearance of multi-colored stains

Regardless of the type of wash, you should prevent the formation of colored streaks on the product. To do this, you need to strictly follow the rules:

Do not soak camel wool clothing before the main washing step.
Do not wash this item in hot water - it should be heated to 30 degrees Celsius or less.
Use only liquid laundry detergents, as regular washing powder does not dissolve well in cold and warm water, which means it will leave stains on clothes.
Never skip the rinsing step, or better yet, use this program several times.
Do not use conditioners for cleaning, as they are difficult to completely wash out of wool and down items.

If, even if you follow all the recommendations, there are still colored stains on your wool jacket, then you shouldn’t be upset about it. The situation can be corrected.

When yellow stains appear, this is a sign of poor quality filler, as well as insufficient drying time.You can deal with this problem by repeated washing.
If you find white streaks, you will have to remove them with a damp cloth or a stream of tap water. They could have appeared due to the use of washing powder or gel in large quantities.
Finally, the appearance of dark stains is usually associated with poor washing of the jacket filling. This can be removed using laundry soap, which should first be foamed strongly, and then treated with a sponge with this foam.

If for some reason you are unable to remove the stains yourself, then you should seek help from a dry cleaner.

As you can see, you definitely shouldn’t give up washing because of the risk of multi-colored stains, because they are very easy to deal with at home.

How to remove stubborn stains?

Also, a problem can arise with stains that sometimes appear on clothes made from camel down. In this case, it is not recommended to immediately try to soak the item, because first you need to try to remove stubborn stains. This can be difficult to do, but it is possible.

Dishwashing liquid. You need to take two tablespoons of liquid household dishwashing chemicals, dilute it in a container with warm water and stir thoroughly. Next, the resulting solution should be applied to the stain using a soft brush or sponge, and then leave the item in this form for about half an hour. When time has passed, remove the soap solution. This stain control method is best for removing grease.
Refined gasoline. You need to moisten a napkin or rag in gasoline, and then carefully wipe the contaminated area of clothing.This is good for removing oil stains, but before using gasoline, you need to test it on an inconspicuous area of clothing - this will make sure that gasoline will not damage the fabric.
Ammonia. Alcohol also works well, a couple of drops of which should be added to regular liquid dish soap. This solution should be applied to a sponge and used to treat the stain. Wait 5 minutes after applying the product, and then rinse it off with running water. This cleaning method works best for removing old stubborn stains.

Under no circumstances should you hesitate after you have discovered contamination on a camel wool product. The sooner you start cleaning, the easier it will be to deal with the stain.

What to do with the fur edge?

As for the fur edge, it is also possible to clean it safely, but you will have to use other methods for this. Let's list the most effective of them.

Soap solution. If the fur trim can be detached from the product, then it is permissible to strongly foam liquid detergent or regular shampoo and then apply it to the fur element. Then the fur needs to be hung on a clothesline or hanger so that the fur dries naturally. When it is completely dry, it should be carefully combed using a wide comb.

You should not dry the fur trim near heat sources, as this may damage the element.

Semolina. If the edge cannot be unfastened because it is sewn to the clothing, dry cleaning with semolina should be used. Semolina must be rubbed into the fur, and then combed out with a sparse comb. The essence of the method is that this grain actively collects dust and dirt, therefore, as a sorbent, it cleans the fur trim.

It is not recommended to use an automatic washing machine to clean natural fur, as this procedure can completely ruin an expensive item. If you have no other choice and want to take a risk, then follow the following rules for processing fur in a “home assistant”:

products made from natural fur can only be washed at a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius or less;
as a laundry detergent, you can only use liquid household chemicals designed specifically for processing wool and other delicate materials;
Natural fur should not be twisted or wrung out too much - instead, it should be dried naturally, away from direct sunlight, as well as heat sources such as heaters and radiators.

Carefully lay out the fur item after washing if you do not want it to become deformed during the drying process.

How to get rid of moisture without spoiling it?

Finally, we list a number of drying tips that will help keep the product in perfect condition. Print them out for yourself or remember them so as not to accidentally damage your favorite camel hair item.

Do not dry such items in an automatic washing machine or dryer. The aggressive drying mode is not designed for processing such products.
Immediately after the working cycle, the jacket should be shaken, buttoned and hung on a hanger.
You should not place the down jacket on a laid out towel, as due to the lack of air circulation, the down inside will acquire an unpleasant odor, which will then be difficult to get rid of.
Never use a hair dryer for drying. This also applies to other heating devices that can damage the filler.
Dry clothes only in well-ventilated areas out of direct sunlight.

To speed up drying, it is permissible to use an ordinary fan, which will improve the ventilation of the room.

From time to time, turn the item inside out to gently shake it, and then return it to the hanger.

By following all the recommendations for caring for clothing, you will be able to clean camel hair items flawlessly. If you think that you may accidentally damage the item during washing or drying, then it is better to play it safe and take your favorite item to the dry cleaner.