Can I wear a down jacket if it has a smell? How can I remove the strong smell of a down jacket?

With the development of the Internet, more and more people like to shop online, even down jackets are no exception. However, many people often receive down jackets with a strange smell when they receive them. So, can you wear down jackets with a smell? How to remove the strong smell of down jackets? The following editor will explain them one by one and hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Is it normal for down jackets to have a strong smell?

First of all, if you find that the down has a smell when you buy it, that is, the smell of duck feathers, it is recommended not to buy it. Because whether there is a peculiar smell is an important testing standard for down. If there is a peculiar smell, the down is likely to be substandard and may carry bacteria that have not been removed, which may affect human health.

If you have already purchased it, it is recommended to dry it in the sun for a long time after washing. Ultraviolet sterilization and long-term evaporation will reduce bacteria and odors!

How to remove the strong smell of down jacket

1. Soak it completely. The newly bought down jacket cannot be worn directly. Put it in water and pour detergent on it. You can add some salt to sterilize and disinfect it. Then rub it repeatedly to squeeze out the air in the down jacket. Wash it thoroughly, then air dry it and dry it in a ventilated and dry place. Finally, remember to pat it when it is dry to restore its fluffiness.

2. You can drop some perfume every time you clean, or put fuming balls and bamboo charcoal bags with your favorite scent in the closet, which can absorb and slowly remove the odor.

How to wash down jackets without odor

1. If you have a peculiar smell on your body after going to a hot pot restaurant or a KTV box, you can reduce the smell after leaving, or you can use a hair dryer to blow your down jacket to quickly remove the peculiar smell.

2. The washing process is also prone to produce odors, which is mainly caused by too long drying time and incomplete washing. To shorten the drying time, the first thing to do is to turn the clothes inside out when drying, because the outer fabric of down jackets is almost non-ventilated, and the lining is breathable. The second thing is to move the clumped down inside apart. Of course, it is best to use a hair dryer to air dry. It is not recommended to expose down jackets to the sun, because although it will dry quickly, it will fade easily. This will avoid odors during the washing process.

3. If the down jacket has an odor because it has been stored for too long and is damp, you can simply wash it normally and soak it in rice water for 15 minutes to eliminate the odor.