When I just entered college and started renting a single unilodge, it was a cold winter. I purchased an Orolay‘s down jacket and in order to keep it clean and fluffy, I decided to put it in the washing machine. However, I made a mistake.

I put Orolay's down jacket in the washing machine, selected the usual quick wash cycle, and used some ordinary laundry detergent. After washing, I found that the down jacket became flat, the down became lumpy, and it lost its original fluffy feel. I realized I might not be washing my down jacket properly.

So, I started to learn how to clean down jackets correctly. I researched some professional advice and got the right way to clean it. I decided to try cleaning the down jacket again, hoping to restore it to the condition it was in when I bought it new.

This time, I followed the correct steps for machine washing. First, read the cleaning instructions label on your down jacket. Make sure your down jacket is machine washable and know the correct wash settings and detergent requirements. Then I went to the supermarket and bought a special detergent for down jackets. Avoid using bleach or harsh detergents as they may damage the down filling. And set your washing machine to a gentle wash cycle and cold water. Avoid using strong or vigorous wash settings to avoid damaging the down filling. After the washing machine has finished washing, lay the down jacket flat in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Turn your down jacket regularly to promote even drying. Do not use a dryer as high temperatures may damage the down filling. Finally, when I touched the down jacket, I found that it had regained its fluffiness and warmth. The down filling is filled again, and Orolay's down jacket looks like a new one.

Through this experience, I learned how to properly clean a down jacket and realized its importance. From now on, pay attention to how you clean your down jacket to maintain its quality and warmth. I find it necessary to carefully read and follow the cleaning instructions label on the down jacket, as different brands and styles of down jackets may have different cleaning requirements.