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Washing coats in a washing machine?

bluedrop
bluedrop Posts: 662 Forumite
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With sunshine this weekend, Id like to sort out winter clothes.

Our coats really need a good clean. Drycleaners look quite expensive. Is it okay to wash them on a delicate setting in a machine or hand wash them?
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  • southcoastrgi
    southcoastrgi Posts: 6,298 Forumite
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    i'm guessing & being male it's only a guess, have you tried reading the care/washing lables inside ?
    I'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.

    You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.
  • meg72
    meg72 Posts: 5,164 Forumite
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    edited 11 August 2012 at 11:31AM
    I wash my winter coats, wool ,on the lowest setting 30c and they come out fine.
    Slimming World at target
  • Yorkie1
    Yorkie1 Posts: 12,675 Forumite
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    It will partly depend on what they're made from, and whether they have particular coatings applied.

    I had a microfibre coat that would not have appreciated being put through a wet wash, and my anorak needed to be washed and then re-proofed with specialist products.
  • horsechestnut
    horsechestnut Posts: 1,446 Forumite
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    Check the care label. The outer fabric may be washable but there may be interlinings that are not!
  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    If any of them are showerproof, don't use fabric conditioner.
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