How best to wash Polyester?

Spirogyra · 15-03-2015 11:52AM #1

Hi have a (lillac) Asics running , very light rainjacket. It's 100% polyester, and while I've tried spunging, it's gotten very dirty. Washing directions are vague, just '30 and wash separately'. I'd be afraid to machine wash. How does one generally go about washing polyester?.

Any advice appreciated

Thanks

S

mailforkev · 15-03-2015 01:57PM

Spirogyra wrote: »

Hi have a (lillac) Asics running , very light rainjacket. It's 100% polyester, and while I've tried spunging, it's gotten very dirty. Washing directions are vague, just '30 and wash separately'. I'd be afraid to machine wash. How does one generally go about washing polyester?.

Any advice appreciated

Thanks

S

Machine wash at 30 will be fine if it says so. Put it in a bag of you're still worried.

Don't use fabric conditioner. Most sportswear will have this on the label.

Spirogyra · 15-03-2015 04:39PM

Thanks, and what should I use with it? any recommendation for a powder or liquid?.

Morgase · 17-03-2015 08:01PM

Lidl do a blue bottle of liquid for delicates; that would probably be fine for polyester. I use it on my synthetics (I use non-bio powder on the more hardy clothing).

I don't think it matters whether the detergent is liquid or powder; what is more important is whether it's biological or labelled as good for delicates or wool and silk.

Oh, and airdry it, don't put it in the tumble dryer!

How best to wash Polyester?

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