How to Wash a Down Jacket | 5 Simple Steps |
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Күн бұрынWash your down! Seriously, when was the last time you washed your down jacket or sleeping bag? You should be washing your down quite often. It likes to be washed! In this video, I go over why, when, and how to wash a down jacket. There are 5 simple steps, so have a watch and let me know if you're inspired to wash your down!
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@Biblicalgiants 4 жыл бұрын
At first I would just wipe my down jackets down with a soapy rag because I was kinda afraid to put mine in the washer. That worked for a while but I finally just threw them in the washer and dried them in the drier and they came out like new. I couldn't believe it. Washing them actually makes the jackets fluffier and cleaner than ever. You'd be surprised how important it is to wash your down jackets. Good upload!
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
It makes a world of difference for sure!
@Bethannsbuddy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I bought my Patagonia micro puff just over a year ago and I’ve used it for both hiking and every day wear. I could tell some areas of the jacket looked discolored and dark lines started to develop along the seams. Every tip worked and it looks brand new again!
@69cookiez 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm going to wash my cabelas down parka with love soon. This video is a good reminder on do's and don'ts.
@scottseverythingoutdoors462 4 жыл бұрын
Just in time for my ghost whisperer needing a wash also! Thanks for the video Justin!
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Based on how much loft I got back, mine must have been pretty grungy! haha
@criterion-sleepingbags 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Justin, you show how simple it is to clean your down gear. Many people are scared of doing this. If you can't get a downwash then pure soap flakes will do.
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
It's true! I was hoping to make a few people less scared and get some of those grimy down jackets out there washed!
@paulawarrick5290 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I wouldn't have known to wash it like this
@everetmason7793 Жыл бұрын
I bought a new down jacket and got some terrible grease stains on it while at a seafood boil in Alaska. I was sooo dismayed when the stains wouldn’t budge. I pretreated the spots with diluted dish soap. I bought the detergent you recommended along with the washer and dryer tips in this video and the jacket is back to looking like new! Thanks so much for this video!
@theaustinfound8380 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man just destroyed a Patagonia jacket so I found your vid for my North Face 700 puffer appreciate the help
@palaz_z 2 жыл бұрын
thank you! i was so scared i ruined my north face puffer. some lady said to only dry it for 20min and i was so confused bc it was all lumpy and wet and thin. i added some dryer balls and tennis balls with mine and it came out good as new :)
@explorermike19 2 жыл бұрын
Although Justin recommends not to line dry down, I DO line dry my down jackets and sleeping bags. THEN I use the dryer to fluff it up. This method does less damage to the down than tumbling it in the dryer for several hours AND it still comes out really fluffy and nice.
@linghoang290 Жыл бұрын
can you show us how to use dryer to fluff down jacket up ? Thank you very much !!
@TikaaniOutdoor 4 жыл бұрын
Super easy and a good tip on the nikwax! Thanks 🍃🐺🍃
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
No problem :)
@treselime 2 жыл бұрын
I always check this video whenever I wash my winter jackets like every single time so thank you for uploading this video!!
@stoicodysseys6352 Жыл бұрын
I appreciated this video. Thanks.
@thisdollslifejenna3841 4 жыл бұрын
Thx so much for posting this!! I have a California King Down comforter, & will apply your 'Pro-Tips" to the wash & care of it!! Appreciate it!
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of down! Hopefully you have a big enough washer and dryer!
@thisdollslifejenna3841 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors I take my Comforter's & oversized pillows to a laundromat that has a whole row of 4×'s Machines that are just for Comforter's & Blankets, etc. 👍👍
@RODNEYPRICE 4 жыл бұрын
Just my personal opinion and experience. I’ve found by trial and error that it’s best to air dry first then place on a low heat in the drying for about 5 mins. The down will be come fluffy and spread evenly by using this method. Saves energy as well.
@thisdollslifejenna3841 4 жыл бұрын
@@RODNEYPRICE Thank You!👍
@harithwaseem8468 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank u very much
@BeeJayyDaDon 3 жыл бұрын
My jacket says I can just wash it on gentle with cold water and dry it on gentle as well
@rositakartanegara2054 2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video, really helps, but I wanna ask you how to make your down jacket waterproof again after washing? Usually with my not-down jacket, I put nik was waterproof liquid in the wash machine. With down jacket, how do you do that? Thanks!
@adamevelek6856 3 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 on my Canada goose jacket it says not to tumble dry but once I’ve washed it and air dried it it looks very flat and all the puffiness is gone should I just put it in the dryer on a low heat anyway ?
@NS2Las 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@martymorissette 4 жыл бұрын
This is very timely! haha I could really wash mine and I never looked into how to do it! Thanks!
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I hadn't realized how much mine needed a wash until after I took it out of the dryer and noticed how much loft I got back. It was such a big difference! I wish I had taken a couple of photos for before and after.
@maverickf13 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I bought a used jacket and needed to wash it!
@ItsGoodintheWoods 4 жыл бұрын
The tennis balls are a handy trick ! I'll try that next time . Thanks for the tips
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I've noticed it makes a noticeable different in the loft rejuvenation factor for sure!
@y.p.4490 4 жыл бұрын
You can use spikey balls they might work better🙂
@dolo_kaayy 3 жыл бұрын
i have a tna puffer jacket ,the skinnier one, and it’s gone through rain and snow and sweat and i put it in my bag at school while it’s still wet from the weather because i didn’t like putting it in my locker, so then it started to stink really quick an i haven’t worn it for almost 2 years because of the smell🥴
@trytheoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Actually...this is very helpful. Thank you. 😊
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@user-zc5pt8pd7j 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video...
@leeonr Жыл бұрын
would heat ruin the down jacket? I've been keeping very expensive down jacket inside the car, and had abit of exposure to summer heat/sun inside the car.
@Lunox91 2 жыл бұрын
I have a peak perfermance Frost Down a bit bigger Can i do the same weght it ?
@ethanhwh Жыл бұрын
Hi Justin, Top loader without agitator is ok? Still tennis ball is required in this case for washing and drying?
@fatherronch2901 Жыл бұрын
Quality video. Straight forward, easy to understand, and no nonsense or rambling. I appreciate the help 👍
@jojotdwp 3 жыл бұрын
I have a nike Windrunner jacket and scared that air drying it will damage it so I tossed it in the dryer for like 15 min
@PickNNNPop 2 жыл бұрын
Can someone please help. My outer shell is 100% polyester. And there are all these watermark stains on it even though I dry in dryer. What do I do? I’ve washed it 6 times in a row and the outer is still stained. Like I don’t even do messy things.
@bigearedmouse17 4 жыл бұрын
That does it, I am washing mine tomorrow !
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@quefixxer2455 Жыл бұрын
Hey .. what if I have already washed it with out the correct powder etc and then notice the lumps?don't have a dryer I was going to air dry it ?
@liam7863 3 жыл бұрын
I washed my mountain equipment lightline coat and the arm has no down in it anymore
@ARA-gy7ri 2 жыл бұрын
Great insight with this video Thanks!!!, Was just wondering if the nikwax removes odours aswell. A coworker spilled their lunch on my North Face and I haven't had anyluck removing the smell.
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
it should!
@amitchadha8603 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, will spin drying a down jacket damage it. I just bought my first down jacket and it’s expensive. Also will putting my jacket in the sun to help dry it completely harm it since i don’t have a tumble dryer. Thanks!
@boollyboolly 2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I think I will have to take mine too the launderette. Don't think they'll want me putting tennis balls in!
@itscooltobeyou 4 жыл бұрын
helpful! Thank you! I have an aritzia super puff and have been scared to wash it and ruin it on accident
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@dolo_kaayy 3 жыл бұрын
me too
@colt5189 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Nickwax waterproofer for down jackets? After washing with Nickwax down wash, you put the waterproofer in and do another wash cycle. Then dry it.
@janicewuitschick4599 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you... I just bought a new down jacket… I was wondering about waterproofing it ,,what do you think?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe with a spray on?
@jeffries848 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of some people laying the jacket flat on a towel then rolling them together before putting in the dryer. Goal being to help cut down on drying time. Thoughts on this?
@nycliving9514 Жыл бұрын
Hell no dont do it
@TheAdventuresofEli 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting ... Does this work with a down sleeping quilt as well?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Totally would work with pretty much any down product, as long as you have a big enough washer and dryer. When I wash my down sleeping bags or quilts, they need a lot more drying though.
@Nicolas-ch8ud 2 жыл бұрын
help after washing my jacket, i put it in the dryer and it came out perfectly except for one of the sleeves, the down is all clumped and puffiness is all gone, i’ve tried to unclump with my hands and dry again with tennis ball but it doesn’t work !!!
@dragonspirit1639 2 жыл бұрын
I have a shiny DKNY down jacket, I’m terrified to try this on it.
@humzaimran5243 3 жыл бұрын
Hey justin thx for the great video just one small question would this method work on mooseknuckle jackets or should i get it dry cleaned. Thx
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
No idea!
@user-nu3jj4ql6h Жыл бұрын
Read the instructions included in your jacket. If the washing instructions are normal washing by hand or washing machine, dry cleaning will damage the inner film and you will lose the warranty on the product. If you are afraid of it, hand wash it with a good rinse for only ten minutes, then put it in the dryer with one tennis ball on the delicate cycle, then multiply the balls into two and so on until you get the satisfactory result
@carriek333 Жыл бұрын
Was your 100 ml a capful? My cap doesn't have markings so I wasn't sure. Thanks!
@SehrynBelle 4 жыл бұрын
Also hot or very cold water shocks the feathers and they wont be as good after
@alyflores5797 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a jacket online and I hadn't realized it was duck down....It had a weird chemical and wet dog smell. So I took it to the cleaners and the cleaner assured me he got the smell out but I still get hints of it. Does anyone know how to get that weird duck down smell to go away??
@scottsge 3 жыл бұрын
so I just started the process and after the wash there was clumps left which I obviously took care of. However after the first drying (I left it on for 20 minutes because I was recommended this inanother video) it was still clumpy should I just keep going? Will the clumps get better?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Just keep drying. Tennis balls or dryer balls help break up those clumps too.
@ManchesterEgzon 4 жыл бұрын
Can I use the same method with jackets that are filled with feathers?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Should be the same!
@themarcvelazquez 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Question: Why not a top loader? Thanks!
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
I think it has a higher chance of damaging products
@dingdongskie 3 жыл бұрын
Will this also remove sauce stains? I just bought a new uniqlo seamless down jacket and I stained it :(
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure :(
@colt5189 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to have to go to the laundry mat to wash my down jacket as my washer is a top loader. I'm wondering if after washing, if it would be fine to take it back home in a 10 minute drive to dry it in my home dryer? Or best to get it in the dryer immediately and just pay and dry it at the laundry mat?
@MarriageandtheSingleLady Жыл бұрын
I washed my down jackets and they aren't the same....If I rewash using this method, will they go back to its original form?
@user-oe7oe2fl8q 2 жыл бұрын
what if I dried my jacket outside? and I want to puff up the jacket again? how long do I throw it the dryer with tennis balls for since its already dried
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
As long as it needs if it on low
@elijahwilliams6999 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a bright red down north face puffer . I don’t feel like the down is dirty, however the actual color of the jacket looks dirty. Any advice ?
@seakyle8320 11 ай бұрын
yes. wash it.
@ge9199 3 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use a top-load washer without an agitator?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I think that would be fine. The agitator is really the big issue.
@andrewkaufmann2451 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! Question: How much is 100ml? It is just one cap of Nikwax? The moment when you pour is obscured by your body.
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I think it is around a capfull!
@meeekstubbular 2 жыл бұрын
An ordinary cup usually is 250 mls... So half is 125 I don't think it has to be exact
@itscooltobeyou 4 жыл бұрын
I bought both the Grangers Down Wash and Grangers Down Repel, am I supposed to use these together, or am I supposed to use the wash in one cycle and than the repel in a second afterwards?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I'd follow the directions on the bottle! I'm going to guess that they are supposed to be applied in two separate cycles.
@itscooltobeyou 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors thanks! That's what I did, the bottles don't specify, but I thought better to be safe than sorry!
@kieren104 3 жыл бұрын
Will this work on a moncler kithera jacket?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
No idea what that is!
@tevinabeysekera6038 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video. Will this work with synthetic jacket as well?, also can I wash rain jacket at the same time?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
For sure, just use the correct detergent for synthetic material! The tech wash should work well.
@mmudge70 4 жыл бұрын
If my washer isn’t front loading, but doesn’t have an agitator, would that be ok to use, or should I still use a front loader only?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not too knowledgeable about washer types, but I think the system for a top loader without an agitator is the same as the front loaders. So you should be okay. I had a top loader without an agitator several years ago and was fine washing down in it.
@NikwaxNorthAmerica 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors Hi, Justin and Mary - It is best to not use a top loader even if there is not an agitator because down floats, so the jacket will rise to the top of the machine and not get thoroughly cleaned. It is better to hand wash in this situation.
@fernandoviray8600 4 жыл бұрын
Can you wash 2 or 3 down jackets at the same time?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
You could wash two at a time if they are lighter jackets. If it's a big and heavy jacket like some of the Canada Goose jackets, then I'd wash them one at a time.
@dragom2009 2 жыл бұрын
if the down has gotten stuck together from my latest wash due doing wrong. can I fix it it by washing it again and put it on the drier with tennies bolls?
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
might be able to!
@dartheveloper5449 4 жыл бұрын
After washing my jacket it took 4 hours to dry and 20 cycles of the dryer. And yet had to wait 2 days for it to get the 700 loft it had. Down side is it’s got 500 grams of down not the best for washing but it took a while. Haven’t washed since I went to Antarctica in 2018
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
That is A LOT of down to dry. Did you use low heat and dryer balls? The 110g of down in my jacket took less than an hour to dry on low heat. I can set it taking a lot longer with no heat.
@dartheveloper5449 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Outdoors no heat 4 tennis balls and and after each cycle I had to air it out to make the pretex to be WR again so yeah did it the right way
@dartheveloper5449 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Outdoors also does this work the same as down gloves?
@paypal4669 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I don’t have the NikWax, what would happen if I just followed the steps without the detergent ? Would it still work
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Agitation can work really well for cleaning, but the detergent is the cherry on top.
@imhim3857 3 жыл бұрын
I have a large down jacket it bit to big. I want to wash it to shrink it. Would washing it shrink the jacket ?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Likely not!
@AveChristusRex789 3 жыл бұрын
What if the label on my down jacket says not to tumble dry and instead air dry
@joebe7224 3 жыл бұрын
then you should air dry
@yungLegend_ 3 жыл бұрын
what if the jacket is new & you wanna wash it will it shrink a little?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe a little but not a lot depending on the materials used.
@partyonurpussy 2 жыл бұрын
So what happens if you already washed the down vest using regular Tide detergent pods? It was clumpy when I removed it so I let it hang dry then put it in the dryer with racquet balls on the delicate setting 3 or 4 times. It came out all fluffy but is there going to be an issue with mold or bird flu or something since I used regular detergent?
@aark89 2 жыл бұрын
Why would deterget cause bird flu? Why would washing something give it mold?
@partyonurpussy 2 жыл бұрын
@@aark89 welll ….I was being a smart ass because all the video’s scold the hell out of us, warning that under no circumstances should we use regular detergent. Something about stripping the oils?
@nicollem6135 2 жыл бұрын
What can I do about the drying part? I don't have a dryer, we normally air dry our clothes.
@peyton.simpson 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard you can roll the jacket up in a towel to dry it, it might be clumpy though, not sure.
@charleseden5246 4 жыл бұрын
What about just not using any detergent at all? Thanks in advance....just subscribed
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely do-able. I've heard that the agitation is a big part of what cleans garments.
@JamieR Жыл бұрын
Can I wash it without a tumble dryer and down wash detergent? I can't afford detergent at the moment,.but my jacket badly needs cleaning as it's already been a year of use and it's looking a bit flat.
@nycliving9514 Жыл бұрын
the detergent cost $10 on amazon...
@riddergraniet 2 жыл бұрын
I do everything you say but I don’t have a dryer. I air dry my laundry always as it makes the clothes last longer and uses less energy. Also I don’t have space for another big machine in my apartment. I fluff it up and slap all the parts of the jacket every so often when it air dries. I haven’t noticed any clumps of down but I’m not 100% sure. You think it’ll be OK? I’m doing everything else you said. Nikwax. Cold. Delicate program. Only item.
@PrinxessAriel Жыл бұрын
Go to a laundromat just to be sure for the drying process you might see a difference in fluff
@victorvlogs.14 3 жыл бұрын
That's too cool 😎
@gertvanpeet3120 3 жыл бұрын
Washing down and also Gore Tex...a neutral powder...no perfumes works ok! With fluid detergents...residue, so don't! ( For europe) After 25 years i found out that this works best. No special products needed.
@kevinmarr2162 2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks! I have already washed my Patagonia Down jacket not realising this procedure and the down is all congealed🙈 Can I still put it in the dryer with the tennis balls? I think I may have ruined my beloved jacket. Or any tips how to get the down spread out in the channels 🙏
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Dryer with tennis or dryer balls will hopefully break it up!
@Cognitoman 2 жыл бұрын
did that work?
@seakyle8320 11 ай бұрын
tell us. dit it worked?!?!?
@seanschannel6786 4 жыл бұрын
I threw a tennis ball in my dryer but then my dog jumped in and I got worried but then I remembered I don't have a dog but then I got worried again.
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
That's an emotional rollercoaster
@downiemcsyndrome8067 4 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@SD-vy9ek 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors if I want to shrink my down jacket a little bit how should I do it without messing the jacket up
@frej1414 3 жыл бұрын
@@SD-vy9ek honestly wouldnt recommend doing that
@SD-vy9ek 3 жыл бұрын
@@frej1414 any advice its 2 big for me
@akd12492 3 жыл бұрын
Do dryer balls work the same as tennis balls?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's what I actually use now - wool dryer balls.
@whitelily3474 2 жыл бұрын
I don't have tennis balls can use plastic balls? ... My niece plays with...
@bonkoo5978 3 жыл бұрын
How much of the detergent do you use?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I just follow the instructions on the bottle!
@transformersboss6951 4 жыл бұрын
help..i washed my son's moncler down jacket before seeing this video, using normal detergent on gentle cycle. I did an extra rinse but now it's soaking and clumped and ruined. what should I do now? should I rewash with sensitive detergent...my son is upset I washed it.
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Get it drying ASAP with tennis balls or wool dryer balls!
@transformersboss6951 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors thanks!! it worked!! it took a very long time to dry around 3 hours on very low heat. word of caution the metal studs rubbed off in the dryer and one of the zips fell off. so you may want to turn jackets inside out. more work for me, but jacket is like new now using this method!!.
@seangarey1784 4 жыл бұрын
How about Pre-Treating with something like Dawn Dish Soap. I use my down jack while Cycling in Minnesota in the winter, and moving the bike around I have gotten a few grease stains on it from the chain. I have a Outdoor Vitals jacket which has been great for me. Any thoughts on pretreating stained areas? - Thanks
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I'd avoid treating it with any traditional detergent product. The same processes that remove the grease from your jacket will also strip the down of it's natural oil. You MIGHT be able to spot clean the stain by hand, but I would be careful.
@laperalta8458 4 жыл бұрын
My down also had an oil stain. Try to put talc powder on the old stain area. And put a lil dish soap and brush it carefully on that area.. use toothbrush. Its effective
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
@@laperalta8458 great tip!
@MissyLKS8 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, living in Germany and we have don't have a dryer and nor does anyone we know. We have broken dryer that can't heat up in the basement. Any chance we can fluff up the items and then dry them near the radiator maybe with a fan as well?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I think part of the key with the dryer is air flow:)
@MissyLKS8 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors Sorry, the dryer can't heat up, but it can tumble.
@YudithMetaMulyani 3 жыл бұрын
I did it without dryer but it took 5 days. I washed it during winter 😅. You need to be very patient to oftenly shake your jacket up and down. If there are clumps then you should shred it gently with your hand.
@djlyfe557 2 жыл бұрын
What can you wash it with if you don't have that detergent?
@JustinOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Just water
@mattydunks6322 3 жыл бұрын
Can you use gain for your jacket
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't!
@MyAbdul111 4 жыл бұрын
I washed my down jacket and the puffer is all flattened and I see loads of hairs on the cotton parts of the jacket. Dunno what to do, I haven't even got a dryer, shall I put it in the spin and drain option with tennis balls?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
You need to go to a laundromat. Wash it again (to get rid of any mould that may have grown while wet) and then dry it properly!
@MyAbdul111 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors why would it have grown mould?
@MyAbdul111 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors its clean but the puffer has just got lumps now. An
@grahammoore6272 3 жыл бұрын
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@m1sschocolateface 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have mildew on my pricy down jacket and I don't know how to remove mildew as the label instructs not to use any bleach or hot, warm water and these are the things that kill mildew, is it safe to use dettol? Please help me remove mildew without damaging the down jacket
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
You could try soaking it in a vinegar solution before washing it. If that doesn't work, then I would probably resort to using hot water in the washing machine while washing it. Better than having a useless jacket.
@m1sschocolateface 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors thank you I will definitely try that out
@m1sschocolateface 3 жыл бұрын
I tryed diluted vinegar on my jacket and it worked out well, didn't leave stains, thanks for your help! I have some other questions, on the dryer there was low heat dry and delicates dry, which one is the best for down jackets? I put my jacket first on delicates dry which was very low heat so after 2.5 hours my jacket wasn't dry yet. I put it into a low heat cycle then I felt it was getting dryed faster! My other question is that my jacket retained it's loft, does this mean that the washing/drying process was successful and it will be as warm as it used to be? Cause I'm afraid that I put too much detergent that the jacket didn't get rinsed enough!
@danielsingh9415 2 жыл бұрын
@@m1sschocolateface put it thru another rinse cycle, and dry again
@mileswinslow7553 6 ай бұрын
I didn't have tennis balls. I did however have some rolled up hicking socks, in a tight ball. I've had my Tripple Fat Goose for three years now. It's the first time I've washed it, because I don't have many hours of wear on it. It was an expensive parka, and at fifty-seven years old, I want it to be my last really good winter parka in my life. I've even put it in my will.
@poojabansal85 4 жыл бұрын
Can I wash and dry more than 1 down jacket together?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
If they are smaller jackets, you can! If they are big and poofy, then I'd wash one at a time.
@MuneerAhmed-ft7em 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@comekasi1631 4 жыл бұрын
ozsnowbum can i dry it without a tennis balls ?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
You can. The tennis balls or dryer balls just help the down loft up.
@comekasi1631 4 жыл бұрын
Justin Outdoors okay thanks
@Moniq29uk 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any tip how to de-puff a jacket? I Love mine but is too puffy so that... I feel that I look like a sumo fighter.
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
No idea, haha. The puffiness is what gives you warmth. If you don't want a puffy jacket, maybe look at synthetic insulation options.
@nickthegardener.1120 2 жыл бұрын
Just started mine now! 2 years of none wash! Hope my mcmurdo survives. 👍
@rex86uk 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes. I was thinking of sending my mcmurdo to a specialist as it a just too big.
@nickthegardener.1120 2 жыл бұрын
@@rex86uk it went well. I had one arm that wasn't puffed out but the rest of the jacket was dry. I jus put the dryer on 20min at a time helped puff out the damp arm, took about 4 hrs of drying but turned out great! Put the balls to help puff out.👍 I have a 9kg washing machine and dryer.
@bonkoo5978 3 жыл бұрын
What if i want to wash light down jacket with all other clothes?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I'd wash them seperate!
@HumphreyMurray 3 жыл бұрын
Can you provide more details as to the "low" dryer setting? If my dryer has "high", "low," and "no-heat" settings, which should I choose? Last time I washed a sleeping bag I was scared and used the no-heat option, but it took days... So I'm thinking I should move up to low next time?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I have a no heat option to I think and go with the lowest heat option available.
@HumphreyMurray 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors nice. So basically you do want a bit of head in there. Sounds good. I ended up switching mine back and forward from low to cold since even on low once it was close to dry the bag would get almost too hot to touch after an hour
@cnybackpacker4503 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, nervous about washing my jacket even though it's a cheapy
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
As long as you're careful, use delicate settings, and dry it thoroughly, you'll have no problem! Just do it!
@amzino24s98 4 жыл бұрын
I want to wash my jacket but dont have tennis balls or dryer are they really needed?
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
A dryer is 100% needed. You cannot air dry your jacket. It will ruin it.
@amzino24s98 4 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors Thanks alot really appreciate your help
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
@@amzino24s98 No problem :)
@TheUltralightMindset 4 жыл бұрын
Once a month. I think I have washed my puffy 3 maybe 4 times in 3 years....🤣
@JustinOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat. Haha. My ghost whisperer REALLY needed it
@iSprayRice 4 жыл бұрын
Ewww stinky, 😅 just kidding bro 😂
@TheUltralightMindset 4 жыл бұрын
@@iSprayRice No worries. Hiker clothes stink sometimes. Just part of the fun...😁
@iSprayRice 4 жыл бұрын
Motivated By Mountains right! Enjoy your hiking 😇 I only buy down jacket just to survive winter that all 😄
@Rescoase 2 жыл бұрын
"duck loads of down jackets" lol . Great video. Thanks!
@abigailpaton2370 3 жыл бұрын
would this method work with a huffer jacket ?
@JustinOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what a huffer jacket is?
@yamila8276 2 жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors I think they mean puffer
@DonnyG1 3 жыл бұрын
My jacket says hand wash only and don't put it in the dryer 😒
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