Hand Washing Down Jacket (no tumble dryer) | GEAR CLEANING

[@Taterichardson7700]

I had a very specific issue and this KZbinr had exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!

[@AfricanHiker]

You are welcome 😊 glad I could help.

[@AnnaPrez]

Just the thing I was looking for! I just bought a really nice down jacket which got filthy when I wore it. Scared of ruining, it I did some reading on how to clean down jackets on the internet. So glad I came across this video. It summarizes all the information out there nicely. Thank you!

[@AfricanHiker]

I'm happy this video gave you what you needed.

[@AfricanHiker]

I'm happy this video gave you what you needed.

[@stickfiguretree5411]

Cool, a hiking channel on African trails. That sounds great

[@AfricanHiker]

Thanks

[@pencil9143]

Thank you so much for this video, my mom got me a jacket and I had no idea how to wash it after it got dirty!!! Time to get my hands into that business. 💪

[@AfricanHiker]

That's the exact reason why I made this video. Thank you for your comment, let me know how it goes.

[@timwarneka5681]

Thanks very much, Anita. I just bought a used down coat that smells a bit smoky. I want to hand wash it, so your video was just the thing I was looking for. You are a very good teacher. Cheers from Ohio in the USA.

[@AfricanHiker]

It's a pleasure Tim. Thank you.

[@RhythmicEye]

Exactly what I was looking for as I don’t have a dryer. Thank you!

[@AfricanHiker]

You're welcome 😊 Glad I could help.

[@gogogoatjo]

I have no tumble dryer. Thank you so much for your useful sharing.

[@AfricanHiker]

Its a pleasure 😊

[@bethmoore-love4223]

Thanks! It really works!! I washed my old Marmot down coat, and it came out great! So nice to know I don't need hours of tumble drying, it wasn't hard at all!

[@AfricanHiker]

Fantastic, I'm glad it helped you.

[@beatrizdominguez1312]

This video gives me hope

[@ninao2617]

Thank you for this video! ive been too afraid to wash my jacket because i don't have a dryer so i also wear it sparingly, Have also owned it just over two years! 😂. Planning to wash mine right now after watching this. Love your videos. Greetings from kenya.

[@AfricanHiker]

Happy to help. Thank you ❤

[@JamieR]

Your energy is infectious! Love it 😁 Thanks for these videos ❤

[@AfricanHiker]

Aww! Thank you 😁 you are most welcome ❤

[@TheFacxtsG_n]

I am back here again :-). Thanks Anita

[@AfricanHiker]

Hi welcome back 😀 happy to help.

[@PeterCaudwell]

Thanks, keep up the good work..

[@AfricanHiker]

Pleasure, thanks.

[@kayrose1375]

I was also afraid to wash mine but lm gona try this,thank you .

[@AfricanHiker]

Pleasure

[@dianacarolinaop8619]

Thank you, soo much 🎉🎉🎉

[@AfricanHiker]

It's a pleasure 🙂

[@pearlshinga8934]

Thank you for this videos. I would love to request you to make a video on washing hiking boots(waterproof)

[@AfricanHiker]

Its a pleasure. I have noted your request 😊 thank you.

[@ame-]

Girl you are a lifesaver😩🙏 thank youu🌸🌸🌸

[@AfricanHiker]

Its a pleasure babe 🌸🌸🌸

[@formaldienhyde]

Thank you so much i have a patagonia one and i do not want to ruin it 🤣🥳

[@AfricanHiker]

Its a pleasure 😁

[@notnat4435]

Would this also work with a larger thicker down jacket? I have a white one that unfortunately tends to get dirty easily at the bottom:/

[@quefixxer2455]

Just messed my yellow one up now trying to see if it can be saved 😫😫

[@AfricanHiker]

It should work for a thicker jacket as well. Perhaps you can try spot washing the areas that get dirty, no need to wash the whole thing if it is just the bottom. Use a towel with water & down detergent and gently rub down those areas. then thoroughly rinse the bottom of the jacket.

[@AfricanHiker]

@@quefixxer2455 Oh no, what happened?

[@renzcar1o]

thank you for this! my washer has an agitator and was scared to wash it 😭

[@AfricanHiker]

You're welcome 😊

[@megw5464]

You just earned a new subscriber 😎 I’ll be heading to the Drakenberg mountains soon (and there’s a cold front expected soon🥶) but wanted to give my down jacket a good wash before since it’s smelling a bit smoky from braais and bonfires. This video was exactly what I was looking for - so thank you so so much! 🌟🌟

[@AfricanHiker]

Thank you for supporting the channel ❤ I am so happy to hear that you found this helpful. Enjoy your time in the Drakensberg ❄ stay warm!

[@ukelilly]

do you ever just give it a good wipe on the outside or interior when it's too soon to give it a wash? How n what detergent ( use the same recommended for down ?) thx

[@AfricanHiker]

I've never done that, but you can spot clean it. If I were to I would just wipe with a warm damp cloth (water only). I wouldn't want to leave a detergent residue on the jacket.

[@JamieR]

Most sports stores will have a wool & down liquid cleaner.

[@aidalucero8918]

I washed a Save the Duck jacket by hand and hung to dry after taking out all the water I could. Now my jacket has water marks. Is it bc I hung instead id laying flat?

[@AfricanHiker]

I am not sure what could have caused that, I dont think it was the hanging. Perhaps it is from the minerals in your water?

[@JamieR]

It's recommended to lay it flat and not hang. Because it adds weight and can deform the jacket, as well as the down will clumb more together then as well. Even if you shake it out. Laying it flat, shaking every 1-2 hour is what I've gathered seem to be the best option. Can also use a low heat hair dryer if all else fails, but at a reasonable distance. If it's windy that's probably the best option, or in a warm bathroom which is more controlled.

[@christinangaihte5108]

Hi can we spin on washing machine

[@AfricanHiker]

My jacket isn't machine washable so I would not put it in a washing machine at all, not even to spin dry.

[@juliepenney2683]

Yes u can put in the washing machine on the lower spin settings - same as wool /delicates then tumble dry with tennis balls and or wool balls

[@darkshaman7087]

No tumble dryer needed in Africa as hot country but a different situation back here in Wales as its always bloody raining haha, anyways take care my African friend 😉

[@AfricanHiker]

Lol yeah, here on the African continent we are blessed with 🌞 Keep well ❤

[@darkshaman7087]

@@AfricanHiker yes your lucky with the weather but can get to dry at times but you are used to the climate, here in Wales the U.K we have some very hot weather for a short period of time and them the damp raining weather hits and then the snow in the winter months but its great to go for a long hike in the mountains and not to far from me there is the Brecon Beacons if you have heard of them, also we get people come from all over the world to live here but I don't understand why as its a damp old country haha. Anyways take care my friend 😉

[@mrazik131]

soaking the feathers is wrong you want to fast was the outside layer not to impact d feathers

[@AfricanHiker]

Its interesting to hear how other people do things. Personally how I've washed it in the video is how I've always washed it over many years now and my jacket is fine. Ofc this is YT so always do your own research and check with the manufacturer of your jacket. It is correct that down feathers do not like to be wet. And it is better not to wash the jacket to often but to spot clean/ wipe down the outside. However at times it does need to be submerged in water and given a proper wash, I use mine for hiking so eventually it starts smelling worn n smoky.

[@izens4kcamera611]

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[@AfricanHiker]

Thank you, God bless ❤

[@jerryngobese3216]

Hey Beautiful Anita, we're are your subject hike us around... do as you please we are behind your track....

[@nirmalasherpa162]

From nepal

[@AfricanHiker]

Hello 😁

[@reecewade5322]

Thanks I have destroyed a £900 coat👍😭

[@AfricanHiker]

Oh no 😭 that has always been my biggest fear. How did you wreck it?

[@macalayseca]

I am in the same problem. I put my Uniqlo 170$ in the washer machine and now it’s air drying but it is super flat I’m scared I ruined it :( I’m going to try to “fluff it” once is all dry

[@bethmoore-love4223]

@@macalayseca, if you just let it air dry without shaking it and working out the feather clumps, it won't loft up and keep you warm. Doesn't mean it's ruined! Geese also get wet without destroying their feathers. Maybe just take it to a laundromat and tumble dry it on low or no heat with tennis balls or clean sneakers. )))Do NOT dry on high heat!((( Or wet it again and tumble it in a cool dryer with tennis balls. (you have beat it up a bit and shake it while it's drying (like the tennis balls do in the dryer)

[@bethmoore-love4223]

Reece, I bet it isn't ruined, don't write it off yet. It really needs to be gently beaten and shook out hard A LOT while it's drying.