[header] How to clean a down jacket [title] Read the care label. [step] This will tell you if there are any special instructions you should follow regarding the care of your jacket, including washing instructions. [substeps] The care label could tell you to hand-wash the jacket, to machine wash it on a special cycle, or to take the jacket to a professional down cleaner. 
If your jacket only needs a minor cleaning, the pre-cleaning alone might be sufficient, and you might not need to fully wash or hand wash. [title] Fasten all clasps and fasteners.