Efficient and delicate cleaning of fur at home

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

Properly clean the fur at home is not particularly difficult. It is only important to choose a suitable tool and follow the recommendations for cleaning so as not to spoil the product. Wet cleaning methods should be applied with care. The skin under the fur can crack under the influence of moisture. Whatever cleaning agent you choose, it is recommended to test it on a small inconspicuous area of ​​the product.

It is necessary to clean fur items not only when obvious traces of dirt appear on the surface. Dust often accumulates dust, which must be removed in a timely manner. You can check whether the product needs cleaning with a hair dryer.

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

• Natural furs are forbidden to be washed. With this method, the base under the pile will get wet and spoil. You can only wash things from faux fur.
• Things should not be blow-dried, nor should they be dried on heating appliances or under direct sunlight. The product should dry naturally.
• Clothing made of fur is not allowed to iron with iron, including inside.
• The product is not recommended to be exposed to powder with bio-additives in the form of an enzyme, bleach or agents for cleaning rusty formations.
• Using dry mixes to clean the pile, you can not rub them into the fur too much. Rough movements may damage the product.
• Karakul fur coats do not need to be combed. If necessary, the pile is just enough to shake.
• Acetic essence and mixtures containing acetone can spoil faux fur, so it is not recommended to use them for cleaning such material.

In the manufacture of clothing and footwear used fur of various kinds. Materials will vary in their origin, quality, structure and color. The surface cleaning process will depend almost entirely on the type of fur.

When choosing a suitable method of cleaning, it is important to pay attention not only to the type of fur, but also to the type of the product itself. Children's fur hat with a pompon can be cleaned with steam, which affects the contaminated areas. For steam supply, you can use a steam cleaner or an iron with a steam generator.

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

To return the coat to its original shine, it is not necessary to resort to a full wash of the product. In addition, only items from certain types of faux fur are allowed to be washed.For cleaning fur coats from natural fur, you can prepare a solution from household 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 clothing itself and separately, provided that it (the lining) is removed.

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

Fur products can have a variety of colors, which is caused not only by artificial coloring, but also a large variety of natural shades. Light or white fur can be cleaned only by means that do not lead to yellowing of the nap.

Fur dark tones are recommended to clean with dry mixtures. Means such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide should not be used, as they can change the color of the product. As a bulk product for cleaning, you can use rye bran, hot sand, sawdust.

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

• The silver fox fur has a long nap. Such material is also characterized by pomp and density. Products from silver fox may turn yellow with time, and dust collects quite quickly on the pile. To regularly clean the material is necessary.
• From sheepskin make such natural fur, as muton. Mouton is one of the most practical types of fur. Pile at such material does not break and does not roll down from dirt. The surface of the mouton has a beautiful brilliance, which can disappear with time if it is not periodically cleaned.
• Nutria fur has good water resistance, but this does not mean that the product can be washed. Strong wetting can permanently ruin a thing.
• Lapin wears out much faster than other species. For such products requires constant care. Rabbit fur items do not have a uniform color, which should be considered when cleaning them.

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

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

Light fur with time may become yellow. Return the original appearance of the yellowed pile can help shampoo for dogs or cats. In warm water, stir and whip a small amount of the gel-like substance and apply the foam to the spots.

Hydrogen peroxide is quite an effective and affordable remedy for traces of yellowness on the white fur. A large spoon 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 smell can appear. Most often, a bad smell is formed due to improper or long-term storage of clothes. It can be eliminated by simple weathering or by treatment with a solution of vinegar and water.

Careless handling of clothing on the pile may cause contamination from various foods. For example, to clean the product from eggs, you need gasoline and starch. Of the components prepare a cleaning paste, put it on contaminated sites and leave to dry completely. Dry the mixture with a stain with a brush. In this way, you can also effectively clean greasy fur.

For cleaning of fur products it is not necessary to purchase special detergent compositions. There are many popular ways to remove dirt from the surface of the product. However, it should be remembered that each type of fur has its own distinctive features, so this or that tool is not suitable for all products.

To clean things from arctic fox, you can use liquid ammonia. Of ammonia (two small spoons) and a mixture of dishwashing (two small spoons) make a solution, which is treated 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 salt and diluted with 500 milliliters of water. Such a mixture is good to eliminate greasy stains.

The 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 distribution of the mixture, the fur is wiped with a clean rag in the direction of the pile.

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

Another effective means for cleaning artificial fur is gruel made from cornstarch, laundry detergent, and a detergent mix for dishes. The components are mixed in equal proportions. The paste resulting from the mixing of the ingredients is spread over the contaminated areas and left to dry. Dry gruel brush off.

To clear a collar from artificial material it is possible solution on the basis of glycerin. Five grams of the substance must be diluted in a mixture of medical alcohol (one glass) and water (one glass). The resulting composition is processed product.

You can clean the fur in two main ways: mechanical and chemical. 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 loose mixes without any exposure to moisture. You can clean almost any fur product at home with this method.

Bran can be used to eliminate traces of dirt on the surface of clothing. Both wheat and rye products will do. Bulk mixture is heated in a pan and applied to fur.Gently wipe the bran into the pile and leave for forty minutes. Then the clothes are carefully shaken out and combed.

It is extremely undesirable to wash clothes and accessories from natural fur manually or in a washing machine. The product may lose its attractive appearance. It is allowed to wash items from faux fur in a delicate mode. Water temperature should be low.

After washing, the item must be dried well. To do this, the product must be spread out on a clean horizontal surface. When the clothes are dried, it is imperative to comb the faux fur fibers without fail. Otherwise the pile may stick together.

The less aggressive wet methods of cleaning fur products include the use of a soap solution or a damp sheet. Cleaning with a damp sheet is fairly straightforward. 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.

Before placing the clothes in the storage pouch, the fur must be freshened up. Fur items should not be stored in a dirty form, even if the pollution is minor. Often, you can confine knocking out dust from the pile and combing. Instead of combing the fur, you can simply walk on it with a steamer.

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