I’m a cleansing skilled – this is one of the best ways to clean your puffer jacket at residence

Keeping your prized puffer looking as good as new during the cold weather need not be a chore thanks to this fashion influencer’s viral trick

During the chilly January weather, many of us will likely be reaching for our cosy puffer jackets when we need to go outside.

They’re lightweight yet brilliant for keeping warm, even when the temperatures outside are sub-zero. Brands such as The North Face are hugely popular, but puffer jackets are really widely available from other high street favourites too.

However, since we rely on them a lot when it’s cold out, they can become covered in all manner of stains, from mud and water splashes to make-up around the collar.

Contrary to popular opinion, you can actually wash them at home without ruining their soft and puffy appearance.

Cleaning expert @jack.designs on TikTok, who boasts more than 1.4 million followers thanks to his aesthetically pleasing ‘Sunday reset’ videos, says you can make your dirty puffer jacket look ‘good as new’ with a few simple steps.

He used a North Face jacket as an example, but any puffer jacket can be cleaned in the same way – just make sure you check the laundry label before you begin.

How to clean puffer jackets

First, take your jacket and fasten all the zips – including the main one up the middle – before turning the jacket inside out. Then, using a mild detergent and a laundry sanitiser, put the puffer jacket on a low and delicate wash cycle.

Once you’re done, chuck it in the dryer at a cool setting with some dryer balls – that’s your secret for keeping the coat puffy and fillings nice and even. Jack said: “I’m going to check it every 15 minutes and give it a good shake.”

But if you do not have a tumble dryer, fear not. In his comments, Jack mentioned: “You could line dry it, just make sure you’re constantly giving it a really generous shake every 20-30mins. It will take A LOT longer to dry, but it can be done.”

After drying’s done, whip your jacket out and shake it up once more. Make sure it is bone-dry before you don it once again.

The comment section lit up with agreement that Jack’s tactic is spot-on. One chimed in with: “Worked at the North Face for 6 years. This is exactly how we’d tell people to wash down jackets.”

Another approved, saying: “Done this multiple times couldn’t agree more best way to wash them.”