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Washing waterproof coats

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I used washing up liquid and a toothbrush on mine.. the cuffs were grafted and the collar.. they came up fine.
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  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
    i add a bit of vanish to the wash, which seemed to work fab on my dd lilac coat.
  • CH27
    CH27 Posts: 5,531 Forumite
    Put a couple of towels in with the coat.
    The towels will help rub the marks out of the coat.
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  • Owl
    Owl Posts: 273 Forumite
    Thank you all - I'll give the ides a go and get back to you all - THANKS
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  • leed
    leed Posts: 184 Forumite
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    Do not use any conditioner in your wash as the coat will not then be waterproof - you can however if need be buy re-waterproofer spray from outdoor suppliers.
  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
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    How did you get on? I merged this with an older thread on washing waterproof coats

    These older threads might also help

    washing waterproofs?

    Can I rescue my Goretex jacket - I think I've killed it!

    How to Clean Muddy Waterproof Trousers?

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