Q&A for How to Clean a Raincoat

It depends on the fabric and the detergent. Most detergents will just wash out or can be wiped off with a damp cloth. If it's waterproof, it should repel anything that gets on it, like most Gortex. If the detergent used has whiteners, you may be out of luck, as some of these have a bleaching solution.

A lot of liquids can just be wiped off with a wet rag. If you need to clean something off, you can usually use a small amount of laundry detergent on a wet rag.

Spray the rubber with silicone spray. Keep the rubber in the plastic bag for three to seven days. Lift the bagged piece of rubber and bend it to check for pliability. Heat some water in a stew pot on the stove. Set the stew pot in the sink and submerge the rubber in the water to soften it.

Apply a small amount of non-bleach stain remover to the stained areas, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, then hand wash it.

Sprinkle cornstarch on the greasy area to absorb the grease, let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then brush it off.

You can clean them with lukewarm water and a few drops of mild soap. To dewrinkle, let them sit submerged in warm water for a few minutes.