Little tricks on how to machine wash a faux fur coat and by hand

Quality faux fur coats are difficult to distinguish from natural products at first glance.

But unlike expensive fox or mink furs, artificial fur is more affordable, and, importantly, it is easier to care for it.

Knowledge of basic rules for washing fur coats made of artificial fur will help to extend the life of the product, to preserve its original appearance.

Is it possible in the washing machine?

Washing a faux fur coat possible if the product is of high quality and information on the manufacturer's label authorizing such actions.

The criterion of the length of the pile is also taken into account (the shorter it is, the more chances that the product will not be damaged by machine washing).

It is important to realistically assess your strength, and if there is at least any doubt, it is better to entrust the washing of a fur coat made of faux fur to the dry cleaning staff.

Only after studying in detail the information on the manufacturer's tag, making sure that washing is allowed faux fur coats, you can start the process.

Preparing to wash at home

Before the fur is loaded into the washing machine, it is necessary to knock out dust from it... Come to the rescue:

• bamboo stick,
• long-handled brush,
• beater for carpets.

For those who want to do such a job in a matter of minutes, you can use a vacuum cleaner... The main thing is that the suction power of the device is regulated (choose the smallest position). Vacuum the fur coat strictly along the pile.

Process

Only a fur coat is placed in the drum of the washing machine. Do not wash your fur with other items.

Setting the required operating mode of the washing machine, select:

• baby wash,
• or mode for silk, wool.

Additionally, you can add conditioner (preferably with a neutral odor).

It is forbidden to use:

• aggressive chemicals,
• granular dry powders,
• stain removers.

Water heating temperature not higher than 40 ° С... It is good if the washing machine has a short wash mode.

Separate detachable elements of a fur product (collar, belt) can be placed in a washing cover and put into the drum of a washing machine along with a fur coat.

Rinsing phase

Choosing the rinse mode of the washing machine it is important to limit the number of revolutions per minute (no more than 400)... It is good if there is a choice of an additional rinse option.

After the fur coat is washed, you need to immediately remove it from the washing machine, and after hanging it on a hanger, let the water drain.

Dry the fur garment in a well-ventilated placeaway from hot heating appliances.

How to hand wash?

Adhering to a certain sequence of actions, washing a faux fur coat by hand will not be difficult:

1. As with machine wash, before wetting the fur garment, it must be cleaned of dust... To do this, gently pat the fur coat with a brush on a long handle or a carpet beater. In such a case, it is important not to overdo it so as not to damage the villi.
2. Warm water is drawn into a large basin or bathtub, in which liquid detergent is diluted for delicate fabrics, wool. It is important to choose such a container so that the fur coat fits freely in it, and the water completely covers the fur product. The fur is soaked in water and left for twenty minutes.
3. Gently shake the fur product with their hands... Particularly soiled areas (as a rule, these are pockets, the bottom of the sleeves, the inner part of the collar) are cleaned with a soft brush.
   The fur should not be twisted and actively rubbed like normal underwear. Ignoring this rule can lead to the fact that the fur loses its density, the villi break and fall out.
4. Rinse the fur coat several times... To begin with, the thing is rinsed in warm water, then in cool, and the last, third time in cold. Tip: A few tablespoons of vinegar added to a bowl of water during the last rinse will restore shine to the faux fur.
5. After the fur coat has been washed and rinsed, it is wrapped in a cloth and gently pressing with your hands removes all the water from fur. As an alternative to drying, the fur coat can be hung on a hanger and allowed to drain off on its own.

How to clean white fur correctly?

A snow-white coat requires special attention. The thing is that white fur tends to turn yellow over time, which makes the fur product nondescript and worn in appearance.

Refresh white fur at home soap foam will help:

1. A liquid detergent is diluted in a small amount of water.
2. A thick foam is applied to the fur (in the direction of the pile).
3. Remove the foam from the fur coat with a damp cloth.
4. The fur product is hung out to dry (away from heat sources and direct sunlight).

Clean white fur at home you can also dry... Algorithm of actions:

1. The fur coat is laid out on a horizontal surface and sprinkled with plenty of starch.
2. Gently rub the powder into the fur coat, and then leave the fur product for twenty minutes (during this time, the starch will absorb dirt and unpleasant odors).
3. The cleaned fur coat is shaken and combed out with a brush.
4. White fur is rubbed with a sponge dipped in slightly warmed glycerin. Such actions help to remove the dullness that appeared after starch cleaning, to return the shine and iridescence to the fur.

Starch can be replaced with dry pet shampoo (available at pet stores).

The following methods will help to remove stains, as well as return the original whiteness to a fur product:

1. Petrol... Before cleaning, the fur product is gently shaken to get rid of accumulated dust. Next, use a soft sponge dipped in gasoline to wipe off the stains on the snow-white fur. Attention: after using gasoline, a fur thing must be ventilated from a sharp, unpleasant odor.
2. Lemon juice... A product made from water and lemon juice (1: 1 ratio) will help to refresh the white fur on a fur coat. Moisten a soft sponge with lemon water and rub the fur coat over the pile. Attention: do not replace lemon juice with citric acid. The result of such cleaning of a white faux fur coat can be exactly the opposite (the fur will turn yellow even more).
3. Hydrogen peroxide... The method is simple: a solution of peroxide (1 tsp) is dissolved in water and, wetting a sponge, gently wipe the yellow spot.
4. Ammonia... If there are a lot of yellow stains, a spray bottle filled with water with ammonia (just a few drops), which is sprayed on a fur coat, will help speed up the process of their removal. The fur product is dried in the fresh air, avoiding the scorching sun, in the shade.

How to dry properly?

Regardless of the way in which a faux fur coat is cleaned, after it must be properly dried.

It is not difficult to preserve the original appearance of a fur product if you follow certain drying rules:

1. At the end of the wash, a faux fur coat is carefully hung on a hanger, not forgetting to substitute a basin for the flowing water.
2. A fur product is hung up for air drying, away from heating devices, in the shade (direct sunlight dries out the pile). During the drying process, the fur product is periodically shaken, thereby preventing fur creases.
3. Long hair can be brushed using a comb with sparse, blunt teeth. Attention: to correct the creases and tangled pile of long fur is possible only during the drying process. After the fur coat has dried, it will be very difficult to fix such problems.
4. Short-haired fur can also be brushed with a comb, but so that the villi do not stick out and take the correct position, it is better to use a soft brush for such purposes.
5. During the drying process, the fur coat is periodically straightened on a hanger.

Ignoring these rules will lead to the fact that the fur will be damaged irrevocably, and the fur coat will have to be thrown away.

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Conclusion

It is possible to wash and not spoil the faux fur coat. The main thing is to adhere to clear recommendations regarding the choice of the washing mode, water temperature, type of detergent and drying method.