Effective and gentle fur cleaning at home

Without regular care, fur products lose their original appearance. When worn, the fur is exposed to various contaminants: yellow spots may appear on the surface, dust accumulates on the pile. Effective and gentle fur cleaning at home will extend the life of the product and save money on dry cleaning services.

Properly cleaning the fur at home is not particularly difficult. It is only important to choose the right product and follow the cleaning recommendations so as not to spoil the product. Wet cleaning methods must be used with caution. The skin under the fur can crack when exposed to moisture. Whichever cleaner you choose, it is recommended that you test it on a small, inconspicuous area of ​​the product.

Cleaning fur things is necessary not only when obvious traces of dirt appear on the surface. Dust often accumulates on the pile, which must be removed in a timely manner. You can check if the product needs cleaning with a hair dryer.

Some cleaning methods are strictly prohibited for natural fur. To avoid damage to the product, you should follow a number of simple rules:

• Natural furs must not be washed. With this method, the base under the pile will get wet and deteriorate. You can only wash things made of faux fur.
• Things should not be dried with a hair dryer, as well as dried on heaters or under direct sunlight. The product must dry naturally.
• Fur clothes are not allowed to be ironed, including inside.
• It is not recommended to expose the product to enzyme powder, bleach or rust removers.
• When using dry mixtures for cleaning the pile, you can not rub them into the fur too hard. Rough movements may damage the product.
• Astrakhan fur coats do not need to be combed. If necessary, just shake the pile.
• Vinegar essence and mixtures containing acetone can damage faux fur, so they are not recommended for cleaning such material.

In the manufacture of clothing and footwear, various types of fur are used. The materials will be different in their origin, quality, structure and color. The surface cleaning process will depend almost entirely on the type of fur.

When choosing the appropriate cleaning method, it is important to pay attention not only to the type of fur, but also to the type of product itself.A children's fur hat with a pompom can be cleaned with steam, which is applied to contaminated areas. You can use a steam cleaner or an iron with a steam generator to supply steam.

Do not forget that fur hats get dirty not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The product must be cleaned regularly from the inside. It is advisable to remove the lining completely from the cap and wash it well.

To return the fur coat to its original shine, it is not necessary to resort to a full wash of the product. In addition, only certain types of faux fur are allowed to be washed. To clean a fur coat from natural fur, you can prepare a solution of laundry soap shavings (twelve grams), ammonia (thirteen drops), natural animal fat (one hundred grams) and a liter of water.

After combining all the ingredients, the mixture is thoroughly mixed and heated on the stove. The hot solution is cooled and the pile is treated with it. The lining of a fur coat or winter jacket can be cleaned both on the clothes itself and separately, provided that it (the lining) is removed.

Not only clothes and shoes are made from fur, but also various accessories. Some motorists are owners of fur seat covers. You can remove the accumulation of dust from the pile with a car vacuum cleaner. Gasoline will help to cope with serious pollution.

Fur products can have a variety of colors, which is due not only to artificial dyeing, but also to a wide variety of natural shades.Light or white fur can only be cleaned with products that do not lead to yellowing of the pile.

Fur of dark tones is recommended to be cleaned with dry mixtures. Products such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide should not be used, as they can change the color of the product. Rye bran, hot sand, sawdust can be used as bulk products for cleaning.

Each type of fur has its own distinctive characteristics. They are important to consider when caring for the product.

• Silver fox fur has a long pile. Such material is also characterized by splendor and density. Silver fox products may turn yellow over time, and dust collects on the pile rather quickly. Regular cleaning of the material is simply necessary.
• Sheepskin they make such natural fur as a muton. Mouton is one of the most practical types of fur. The pile of such material does not break and does not roll off the dirt. The surface of the muton has a beautiful sheen, which may disappear over time if the product is not periodically cleaned.
• Nutria fur has good water resistance, but this does not mean that the product can be washed. Severe wetting can permanently ruin a thing.
• Lapin wears out much faster than other types. These items require constant care. Rabbit fur does not have a uniform color, which should be taken into account when cleaning them.

• Raccoon fur is of good quality and high durability. However, raccoon skin products belong to the category of things that need special care. Old dirt on such clothes is very difficult to remove, so cleaning even from a small accumulation of dust should be carried out regularly.
• seal products quite wear-resistant and not afraid of moisture and low temperatures. However, this does not save the fur from pollution. Many owners of seal clothes recommend cleaning such products only in dry cleaning.
• Tuscan fur has a thick undercoat. Since the material is made from six sheep, caring for it is almost the same as caring for sheepskin. However, Tuscany is considered a more delicate material.
• sable skin characterized by soft and silky pile. This fur is one of the most expensive. The material is not recommended to be cleaned frequently, so it is necessary to wear it very carefully.

The most common contamination of fur products is the dusting of the pile. In order to avoid the formation of more serious traces of dirt, it is recommended to regularly clean the fur from accumulated dust.

Light fur can become yellow over time. Shampoo for dogs or cats can help restore the original appearance of the yellowed pile. A small amount of gel-like substance is stirred and whipped in warm water and the resulting foam is applied to the spots.

A fairly effective and affordable remedy for traces of yellowness on white fur is hydrogen peroxide. A large spoonful of peroxide is diluted in a glass of water at room temperature. The resulting solution is distributed to the yellowed area, after which the clothes are dried and combed.

On the surface of fur products, not only dirt can accumulate, but also an unpleasant odor can appear. Most often, a bad smell is formed due to improper or long-term storage of clothes. You can eliminate it by simple weathering or by treating it with a solution of vinegar and water.

In case of careless handling of clothing, contamination from various food products may appear on the pile. For example, to clean the product from eggs, you will need gasoline and starch. A cleaning paste is prepared from the components, applied to contaminated areas and left to dry completely. The dry mixture is brushed off along with the stain. In this way, greasy fur can also be effectively cleaned.

To clean fur products, it is not necessary to purchase special detergents. There are many folk ways to remove dirt from the surface of the product. However, it is worth remembering that each type of fur has its own distinctive features, so this or that tool is not suitable for all products.

You can use ammonia to clean items made of fox. Ammonia (two small spoons) and dishwashing mixture (two small spoons) are used to make a solution that is used to treat contaminated areas.

Mink products are well cleaned with baby powder or starch. Talc perfectly absorbs grease and dirt. To clean the mink, you can also use a solution of ammonia. A tablespoon of ammonia is mixed with three tablespoons of table salt and diluted with 500 milliliters of water. This mixture is good for removing oily stains.

A mink coat is perfectly cleaned with a solution of vinegar and medical alcohol. The components are mixed in equal proportions, and the resulting liquid is applied to the contaminated area. After distributing the mixture, the fur is wiped with a clean cloth in the direction of the pile.

Rabbit fur can be cleaned with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide (one teaspoon), ammonia (two drops) and water (one cup).The solution is applied to contaminated areas with a spray gun, after which the item must be dried well.

Another effective tool for cleaning faux fur is a slurry of cornstarch, laundry detergent and dishwashing mixture. The components are mixed in equal proportions. The paste resulting from mixing the ingredients is distributed over the contaminated areas and left to dry. Dry gruel is cleaned with a brush.

You can clean the collar made of artificial material with a solution based on glycerin. Five grams of the substance must be diluted in a mixture of medical alcohol (one glass) and water (one glass). The product is processed with the resulting composition.

Fur can be cleaned in two main ways: mechanical and chemical. The chemical cleaning method involves the use of various means. It can be both household chemicals and improvised mixtures and materials.

Dry cleaning is characterized by the use of free-flowing mixtures without any exposure to moisture. Almost any fur product can be cleaned at home with this method.

Bran can be used to eliminate traces of dirt on the surface of clothing. Suitable for both wheat and rye products. The loose mixture is heated in a pan and applied to the fur. With gentle movements, you need to rub the bran into the pile and leave for forty minutes. Then the clothes are thoroughly shaken out and the fur is combed out.

Washing clothes and accessories made of natural fur by hand or in a washing machine is highly undesirable. The product may lose its attractive appearance. It is allowed to wash things made of faux fur in a delicate mode. The water temperature must be low.

After washing, the item must be dried well. To do this, the product must be laid out on a clean horizontal surface. When the clothes are dried, it is imperative to comb the villi of faux fur. Otherwise, the pile may stick together.

Less aggressive wet cleaning methods for fur products include the use of a soapy solution or a damp sheet. Cleaning with a dampened sheet is fairly easy. Place the product on a damp cloth and knock it out well.

In the summer, fur products are removed for storage. It is recommended to put dry orange peels and lavender in a bag along with clothes - this will protect the product from insects.

The fur must be freshened before being placed in the storage bag. Fur things are not recommended to be stored in a dirty form, even if the pollution is minor. Often you can limit yourself to knocking out dust from the pile and combing. Instead of combing the fur, you can simply walk on it with a steamer.

How to properly clean a fur coat, see the following video.