Experts say it's best to clean your winter coat at least twice a season. And the rest of us laugh. As Mitch Hedberg once said, "My jacket says 'Dry clean only' on it. Which means ...it's dirty." That label deters many of us from doing anything about it, but even if your winter coat is completely washable, it's easy to put it off until you don't need that coat anymore in the spring.
But you can get your winter coat clean; it just takes getting around to it and knowing how. If your coat is wool or natural fur, it really should go to a professional cleaner. Down, fleece, and leather can be cleaned at home. But don't just throw them into the washing machine, because different materials require different techniques. And don't be intimidated by the idea of washing a winter coat by hand in the sink. It could take some time, but your friends, family, and co-workers will appreciate you showing up without the smell of coat that is years overdue for a cleaning. Read the best methods for cleaning each kind of winter coat at Mental Floss.
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