Now that winter is around the corner, it’s time to start getting your coats ready for wear. Whether you realize it or not, little coffee spills, dirt from accidentally brushing up against the car, carrying your kids and walking your pets can all contribute to dirt building up on your winter coat. Eucalan Delicate Wash can make caring for your winter coat so easy, keeping it looking like new and smelling amazing. So today we’re giving you our guide on how to wash your down-filled, wool, or faux fur winter coats!

Important: If you have a suede, fur, or leather winter coat, we recommend that you bring it to a professional for full cleaning. While we do have some tips on how to wash good-condition fur accessories and show you how to spot clean leather, a full cleaning should be left to the professionals.

Down-Filled Coats

1. Set your washing machine to the delicate cycle, and choose the shortest wash time and cold water setting. If your coat is black or a dark colour, and you have previously washed your normal clothes with a powder detergent, run a rinse cycle of your washing machine before putting your coat gently inside. This will prevent any detergent residue from showing up on your coat.
2. If there are any visible spots on the coat, apply full strength Eucalan directly to them prior to washing.
3. Add the contents of one pod or a few capfuls of Eucalan Delicate Wash in your favourite scent.
4. Once the coat is washed, drying it is the trickiest part. You can dry it in the tumble dryer, but be sure to set the temperature to the lowest option, and for no more than 20 minutes. Putting in a couple of tennis balls or wool dryer balls will help keep the down from clumping together in the coat while it dries, but if you don’t have either, massage the coat in between dryer cycles to help break apart any clumps of down you can feel through the outer shell. Repeat this cycle a few more times to ensure the coat is dry and the down fluffed up.

Wool Coats

1.  Set your washing machine to the delicate cycle, and choose the shortest wash time and cold water setting. If your coat is black or a dark colour, and you have previously washed your normal clothes with a powder detergent, run a rinse cycle of your washing machine before putting your coat gently inside. This will prevent any detergent residue from showing up on your coat.
2. If there are any visible spots on the coat, apply full strength Eucalan directly to them prior to washing.
3. Add the contents of one pod or a few capfuls of Eucalan Delicate Wash in your favourite scent. Eucalyptus is a great choice for natural moth-repelling properties.
4. Hang the coat to dry away from heat or bright light – a shower is often good for this. If the coat comes out of the washing machine and is dripping wet, gently roll it in a light coloured clean towel to absorb excess water. Never put your wool coat in a dryer or close to any heaters – it will shrink!

Faux Fur Coats

1. Set your washing machine to the delicate cycle, and choose the shortest wash time and cold water setting. If there are any visible spots on the coat, apply full strength Eucalan directly to them prior to washing.
2. Add the contents of one pod or a few capfuls of Eucalan Delicate Wash in your favourite scent.
3. Hang the coat to dry.
4. Brush the faux fur with a soft bristled brush (like a baby hair brush) to help smooth the faux fur.  If your faux fur is looking a little flat, you can steam the faux fur coat to fluff up the fur again. Do not apply a garment steamer directly to the surface of your faux fur, but you can hold it near the fur while pressing the steam button, and allow the steam to pass over the surface while you use your other hand to fluff the fabric.

At the end of the season, don’t pack your coat away without a final wash. A little extra effort will ensure that whatever is lurking on the coat doesn’t attract bugs or turn into a stain over the warmer months. Washing your coat before putting it away until next winter will ensure that when you need it again, it will be ready to go!

We hope these tips will help you care for your winter coat and keep it at the ready. Want more of Eucalan’s laundry tips? Check out our Laundry Lessons Pinterest board!

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