How to Wash Outerwear and Coats
HOW TO CLEAN A COAT
If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.
If your winter coat is made from synthetic material (polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon) you can usually wash it in the washing machine. Check the manufacturer's care instructions on the tag to confirm. If your winter coat is made from natural animal fibers (wool, alpaca, cashmere, angora, mohair) then you can hand wash using the instructions below.
SPOT REMOVER
Apply one drop of Power Scour on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes. Launder as usual.
HE LAUNDRY SOAP
- For a Full Laundry load - add 1 oz (2 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean.
- For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water.
- For a Half Laundry Load - use 1 TBSP of Fibre Wash.
TOP LOADING LAUNDRY SOAP
- For a Full Laundry load - add 2 oz (4 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean.
- For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water.
- For a Half Laundry Load - use 2 TBSP of Fibre Wash.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING Rain coats
same.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS for Down Jackets
Turn the jacket inside out
Wash the jacket in cold water on the gentle cycle with UNICORN as directed above
Run the jacket through three rinse cycles altogether to ensure no soap residue is left in the down.
Spin the jacket twice to remove as much water as possible
Dry the comforter completely (until it does not smell damp) on a low heat setting
HAND-WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING Animal Fiber COATS
- Fill your tub with lukewarm water
- Put in 10 drops of Unicorn Fibre Wash or Beyond Wash
- Swirl the soap around in the water
- Place the wool coat in the tub and let it soak
- Drain Water
- Refill tub with lukewarm water and soak for 20 minutes to rinse
- Depending on the weight / bulk of the coat - you can hang it to dry on a padded hanger or roll it in a large bath towel to remove excess moisture and lay flat to dry.