We all have plenty of laundry to do on a regular basis, so a seasonal item we wear less frequently may not work its way into our normal wash routine. How often, for example, do you think to wash your winter coat? No matter how you answer that—because, honestly, most people don't think about that one very frequently—let’s look at how often you should. The answer depends on a few factors, including how often you wear each coat and the material it’s made of.
Exercise caution, though: Wendy Saladyga, Fabric Care Expert and Manager of Technical Performance at Henkel for Persil, points out that while some wool coats are fine to wash in a machine, others are dry clean-only and if you accidentally wash non-washable wool, you could be left with irreversible shrinkage. Check your tag, please!
Wash fleece jackets more frequently
Rain jackets need more regular cleaning
Rain jackets should be cleaned regularly, since you only wear those when the weather is bad. If you live in a rainy area, opt for a twice-a-month wash schedule. Otherwise, clean them once per month (as long as you actually wore it that month, which you might not if you don't live in a very wet climate). Make sure the jacket is zipped up when you wash it, wash it per the instructions on the tag, and finish it off with a waterproof coating or repellant after you dry it. I have a complete guide on washing raincoats here, since it's actually a pretty involved process. You want a solid repellant to apply when you're done, so consider this set from Nikwax:
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No matter what kind of coat you have, there are some general rules to follow for cleaning. Saladyga says that at the very least, you have to wash it once per season, but you also need to spot clean any time you get the coat dirty.
A great time to wash the coat, according to both Saladyga and Nelson, is right before you put it in storage at the end of winter, so it maintains its appearance better and is ready when you need it next year. Dirt and oils can set in deeper if left on the fabric while it's in storage. Plus, Nelson says, "The last thing you want is to drop your coat off at the dry cleaner and then not have it during a late-season cold snap."
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