Cleaning natural fur coats at home

It often happens that there is no time or opportunity to clean a fur coat. Of course, if it comes to severe pollution, then the procedure is still better to entrust to professionals. If the product is enough to refresh or remove minor spots, it is quite possible to cope with this on your own at home. In the article, we will consider some methods that will help remove dirt from a fur coat.

Cleaning light and dark fur

Cleaning a fur coat at home begins with the fact that it is necessary to choose a method for removing stains depending on the color of the fur.

Dark fur is cleaned as follows:

1. It is necessary to heat the bran to t 60-70 ° C and slowly, in order not to pull out the fibers, rub it into the fur until they absorb all the dirt.
2. The fur coat is shaken out so that no bran particles remain.
3. Then the walnuts are crushed into a powder by a blender and tied in 2-3 layers of gauze. A ready swab is stroking the fur along the growth line.
4. Thanks to peanut butter, the pile regains its natural shine.

Cleaning a light coat is carried out differently, using light ingredients:

1. The product must be laid out on a flat surface and sprinkled with semolina, potato starch or flour.
2. The powder is evenly distributed over the fur coat, slightly kneading and rubbing the pile with it.
3. Then the fur coat needs to be thoroughly shaken out and combed.
4. If starch or dirty gray grits spills out of the pile, the procedure is repeated until a white powder spills out.

Another option for cleaning snow-white products:

1. In a glass of water, stir a couple of drops of ammonia and 1 tsp. hydrogen peroxide.
2. The resulting solution is poured into a spray bottle and the product is uniformly sprayed with the product.
3. For one day, the coat is hung out in the air to dry.
4. Then shake and comb.

Cleaning from dust and light pollution

Before you start cleaning your fur coat at home, you need to determine how dirty it is. You can do this with improvised means: turning on the hair dryer, a stream of air is sent to the pile. Pure fur will easily fluff, subject to the movement of air, and return to its place. Conversely, dirty and clumped villi are knocked together in shreds. In addition, they look groomed, which makes it clear - it’s time to clean the product.

The easiest way to remove dust from a fur coat. To do this, a cotton sheet is wetted in water and squeezed properly. The product is wrapped with a damp cloth, spread with a pile to the surface and knocked out.

Another way to get rid of dust is to comb out a fur coat with a metal brush for pet hair. As for the vacuum cleaner, it is better not to use it, since it can easily ruin the fur. After cleaning, the product is recommended to be placed in a specially designed cover, which will protect the fur coat from re-contamination and moths.

If, in addition to dust, there are other light impurities, lemon juice mixed with water in the proportions 1: 1 will help get rid of them. A foam sponge is moistened in the resulting composition and all areas where there is dirt are treated. The fur coat is thoroughly dried in the open air, and then combed with a brush.

Dry cleaning

The safest and most harmless way to refresh the product is considered to be a dry cleaning of a fur coat at home. It is carried out without the use of water, which can ruin the fur.

However, the dry method can only remove light impurities and dust. If you spill fruit juice or wine on natural fur, you will not be able to cope with the stain in a gentle way. The most effective available tool in the fight against light pollution is talc.

It is used like this:

1. The product is laid out on a flat surface and sprinkled with talcum powder.
2. Then gently rub it together with the fur, leave it for 10 minutes and clean it with a soft brush.
3. The fur coat is well brushed off. If necessary, repeat the cleaning.

Wet cleaning

Regardless of the method of cleaning the fur coat, the main rule is not to wet the natural fur. It is important to protect the coat from wet snow and not to wear in the rain. In case when the spray from the passing car stained the fur, it is necessary to take measures as soon as possible and clean the product. If nevertheless it was not possible to avoid getting wet, it is strictly forbidden to dry the wet area with a hairdryer or near heating appliances. At the same time, the pile becomes thinner and brittle, while the product itself sits or even breaks.

If we talk about mink fur, then it is not afraid of moisture and it is quite possible to clean it in a wet way, following some recommendations.

If the product needs to be refreshed, conventional steaming will help:

1. The fur coat must be hung on a coat hanger and treated with a special device with the function of vaporization. After the procedure, leave the product to dry completely. Then shake and comb.
2. If the device is not at hand, then you can use the bathroom. To do this, turn on the hot water and close the door. When the room is filled with steam, hang a fur coat on the shoulders there and leave for 30-50 minutes.

At home, cleaning a mink coat is carried out in the following way:

1. The product is hung on wide shoulders. Dissolve the shampoo in water and beat it into copious foam.
2. Foam is collected with a sponge and applied to the pile.
3. Using a damp sponge, gently wipe the remaining foam with dirt.
4. The fur is combed and left to dry in a well-ventilated area. After complete drying, the product is combed again.

In the process of cleaning, it is important that the foam does not fall on the base of the fur, but remains only on the pile and undercoat. In addition to shampoo, you can use products designed for cleaning animal hair. They differ in a more natural composition, while it is important to pay attention to the method of its dilution.

Another effective way to clean greasy stains:

1. 40 ml of ammonia and 20 g of sodium chloride are added to 0.5 liters of water.
2. In the prepared well-mixed solution, a sponge is moistened and rubbed into greasy places. You can do this several times until the spots disappear completely.

Adsorption

If the mouton coat or item with fur of light shades is incorrectly cleaned, unwanted pigment may appear. This can be avoided by using the sawdust cleaning method. You can buy them at any specialized store. Maple or oak sawdust is best suited for this purpose, but varieties of tarry trees are best avoided.

Cleaning procedure:

1. Sawdust is moistened with alcohol and laid out on the product.
2. Squeeze them lightly until they come in contact with the undercoat.
3. After a few minutes, the sawdust is brushed off, and the product is shaken out.

Cleaning with ammonia

This method copes with pollution on all types of fur coats, regardless of the shade. Penetrating into the villi, ammonia dissolves the dirt and brings it to the surface.

The procedure for cleaning a fur coat includes the steps of:

1. 1 teaspoon is dissolved in 0.5 liters of water. shampoo and ammonia.
2. In the finished solution, a sponge is moistened and the product is wiped, paying special attention to the most contaminated areas. The composition is left for 5-10 minutes.
3. Then the moisture remaining on the surface is evenly smoothed with a hand over the fur.
4. Wipe the product with a clean, slightly damp sponge, rinsing the sponge as often as possible.
5. The final step is to wipe the fur coat with a dry cotton cloth and dry naturally.

Mustard powder

Cleaning the fur coat using mustard powder is carried out in the following way:

1. The fur coat is laid out on a flat horizontal surface and sprinkled evenly with dry mustard powder.
2. Palms the tool rubbed with a pile of fur coats. It is important here not to overdo it, but to handle it carefully.
3. Then the fur coat is thoroughly shaken and the rest is brushed off with a terry cloth, in the direction of growth of the pile.
4. Finally, the product is brushed superficially.

Petrol

Dark mink coats can be cleaned with gasoline.

Before use it is necessary to prepare not a strong solution. For 0.5 liters of water, it is enough to add a few drops of gasoline.

Execution Technology:

1. A soft brush is moistened in the finished solution and carried out on the areas of the fur coat with the greatest pollution. For 5 minutes, the liquid is allowed to soak.
2. At this time, the terry cloth is moistened in warm water, squeezed well and the liquid removed.
3. Next, the entire product is sprayed with a gasoline solution, in the most dirty areas, the composition is sprayed more abundantly. The fur coat must be tightly curled, inside out.
4. Then, with a clean, damp, and then a dry cloth, wipe the fur again. The coat is hung on a coat hanger and left to dry in air or in a well-ventilated area.

Talc, cereal, starch

These components are used individually for dry cleaning of fur products:

1. Sprinkle a fur coat with any of the listed means.
2. Lightly grind.
3. Knocked out on both sides.

This method is lightweight and has almost instant results.

Medical alcohol

At home, cleaning a mouton coat or a product from another fur can be done with medical alcohol. To a greater extent, the procedure is recommended for short-fur coats. To prepare the solution, mix 50 ml of water, 2 tsp. medical alcohol and 1 tsp. 9% vinegar.

After preparing the liquid, perform the following actions:

1. A gauze swab is moistened in a solution and squeezed slightly.
2. Pile products are rubbed against the growth line.
3. The fur coat is left to dry naturally.
4. Then brush the fur in the desired direction.

How to clean from paint, ink, sauce?

At home, mink coats or products made from other fur stained with paint or sauce are cleaned with gasoline, shampoo or oil. We describe in more detail the methods.

You can clean ink and ink stains in several ways:

1. Gasoline is mixed with starch to a mushy state and applied to the stain. After the mixture has completely dried, the pile is combed out with a metal brush in the direction of growth. This method is best for removing oil paint.
2. A cotton pad or gauze swab is moistened in vegetable oil and with intense movements wipe the fur against the growth of the pile.

It is known that removing old spots is quite problematic, and often impossible. You can try to wipe off small impurities with acetone, turpentine, white spirit or a solvent. However, after this, the aggressive composition must be washed off with a solution of baking soda with water and dried thoroughly.

Clean stains from fresh or dried sauce as follows:

1. Shampoo for pets or detergent for wool products is mixed in equal proportions with water and vinegar.
2. In the finished solution, a sponge is moistened and applied to the stain, avoiding wetting of the undercoat. The product is kept until the spots soften.
3. Then cleaned with a damp cotton cloth.

More complex stains are treated with glycerin and after a few minutes they are wiped with a damp sponge.

Professional Tools

Despite the high cost, household chemicals are in great demand among owners of fur products. Most often, these are aerosol sprays that give a high-quality and quick result. They include essential oils, animal fats and other gentle elements. When buying these funds, it is recommended that you carefully study the instructions and follow them, so as not to spoil the product.

Below are the most effective means for cleaning a fur coat, according to customer reviews:

1. INSAF - not only perfectly cleans fur and softens it, but also gives elasticity, protects against moisture, prevents stalling, has an antistatic effect, repels moths.
2. TERRE DE SOMMIERES - stain remover in the form of powder, eliminates stains, including greasy.
3. ULTRA FINISH MILK - an Italian manufacturer's product, makes the pile shiny, silky without gluing it.
4. BIOFUR is a line of products for the care of fur products from the Russian brand. Specially developed composition gently removes almost all types of stains and restores the natural structure of the pile.

What can not be done?

In order not to spoil the appearance of a fur coat, hat, mantle and other fur products, you need to know what absolutely can not be done:

1. Wash the fur with water using powder and other detergents. As a result, the product will acquire negative changes that cannot be corrected.
   
2. Drying near any heating appliances is prohibited. If the coat is wet, it is hung on the shoulders and left to dry at room temperature.
3. Ironing the fur coat on the wrong side and especially the pile is unacceptable. If creases have formed on the fur product as a result of storage, it must be hung up and left until completely straightened.

If you adhere to all of the listed recommendations for cleaning and care, a fur coat or any other fur product will last a long time and will look the same as on the day of purchase.