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How to Wash and Care for a Raincoat



Read the Care Label

Raincoats come in so many varieties that it is essential to read the care label before you clean your coat for the first time. Some raincoats may have a recommendation of dry cleaning only because of the attached linings or inner fabrics that won't wash well. Some linings can be removed and cleaned separately.

 

Pretreat Stains

For vinyl or plastic coats, use a damp microfiber cloth and a dab of laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid to wipe away visible mud and soil.

For woven fabric raincoats, pretreat food stains and body soil around the inside of the collar and cuffs with a dab of an enzyme-based stain remover or a bit of laundry detergent. Rub in the cleaner with your fingers and allow it to work for at least 10 minutes to loosen the soil before you wash the raincoat.

 

Machine or Hand-Wash

If the raincoat is labeled as washable, it can be cleaned in the washer or by hand-washing in a large sink or bathtub. Follow the same recommendations for water temperature and detergents for both types of cleaning.

 

Select a Water Temperature and Washer Cycle

Cool or lukewarm water is best for raincoat fabrics. Excessively hot water can soften vinyl and plastic finishes and leave hard to remove wrinkles. Choose the gentle or permanent press cycle for raincoats to limit agitation.

 

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Choose a Detergent

Use a mild, biodegradable laundry detergent to wash raincoats to help protect the waterproof finishes. Take care not to overdose the detergent. Any residue left in the fibers will reduce the effectiveness of the waterproof finish.

There are specialty detergents called "tech wash" (Hex Performance, Nikwax, Grangers, ReviveX, Atsko's) that are recommended for raingear because they contain no additives that can interfere with garment performance. However, a mild, natural detergent will also do a good job.

 

Load the Washer

Remove any removable linings and belts from the coat and close all zippers or buttons. Be sure that all pockets are empty.

The raincoat can be washed with raingear made of the same material that can be cleaned with cold water.

 

Dry the Raincoat

After washing, the safest drying method is to hang the raincoat on a sturdy hanger to air-dry. The coat should dry within a couple of hours.

Woven fabric raincoats can go in a dryer set on low to medium heat if you are in a rush. Add some clean towels to help quickly absorb the moisture so the coat can remain in the dryer for the least amount of time possible.

Rubber, vinyl, and plastic coats are non-breathable, while cotton and synthetic fiber coats treated with a waterproof coating are breathable.

 

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