In the chilly January weather, many of us will likely be donning our snug puffer jackets when we venture outdoors.
They’re light yet excellent at keeping us warm, even when the temperatures outside plummet below zero. Brands like The North Face are hugely popular, but puffer jackets are also readily available from other high street favourites.
However, since we depend on them heavily during cold spells, they can become stained with everything from mud and water splashes to makeup around the collar.
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Contrary to popular belief, you can actually wash them at home without spoiling their soft and puffy look, reports the Express.
Cleaning guru @jack. designs on TikTok, who has amassed more than 1.4 million followers thanks to his aesthetically pleasing ‘Sunday reset’ videos, says you can make your grubby puffer jacket look ‘good as new’ with a few easy steps.
He demonstrated using a North Face jacket, but any puffer jacket can be cleaned in the same manner – just ensure you check the laundry label before you start.
Firstly, fasten all the zips on your jacket – including the main one up the middle – before turning the jacket inside out.
Then, using a mild detergent and a laundry sanitiser, put the puffer jacket on a low and delicate wash cycle.
After completing the initial steps, it’s suggested to put your jacket in the tumble dryer on a low setting. Don’t forget to put in some dryer balls too, which are crucial in keeping the jacket fluffy and redistributing the filling.
Jack remarked: “I’m going to check it every 15 minutes and give it a good shake.”
If you haven’t got a tumble dryer then don’t worry. Jack pointed out in the comments: “You could line dry it, just make sure you’re constantly giving it a really generous shake every 20-30mins. It will take A LOT longer to dry, but it can be done.”
When the drying cycle is complete, take the jacket out for another good shake to ensure it’s completely dry before wearing it again.
In his caption, Jack shared that following this straightforward guide will have your puffer jacket looking ‘as good as new’. And people in the comments – including a former North Face employee – were in firm agreement.
They said: “Worked at the north face for 6 years. This is exactly how we’d tell people to wash down jackets.”
Another commented: “Done this multiple times couldn’t agree more best way to wash them.”
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