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

High-quality faux fur coats are difficult to distinguish from natural products at first glance.

But unlike expensive arctic fox or mink fur, faux fur is more affordable and, importantly, easier to care for.

Knowledge of basic rules for washing fur coats made of faux fur will help extend the life of the product and maintain its original appearance.

Is it possible to put it in the washing machine?

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

The criterion of pile length is also taken into account (the shorter it is, the greater the chance of not damaging the product by machine washing).

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

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

Preparing for washing at home

Before the fur product is loaded into the washing machine, the dust needs to be knocked out of it. They will come to the rescue:

• bamboo stick,
• long-handled brush,
• carpet beater.

For those who want to do this kind of work in a matter of minutes, you can use a vacuum cleaner. The main thing is that the device has adjustable suction strength (choose the lowest position). Vacuum the fur coat strictly along the pile.

Process

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

When setting the required operating mode of the washing machine, select:

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

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

Prohibited use:

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

Water heating temperature is not higher than 40°C. It’s good if your washing machine has a short wash mode.

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

Rinse 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’s good if you have the option of choosing an additional rinse.

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

Dry the fur item in a well-ventilated place, away from hot heating appliances.

How to wash by hand?

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

1. As with machine washing, before wetting the fur item, it needs to be cleaned of dust. To do this, gently pat the fur coat with a long-handled brush or carpet beater. In this 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 a container so that the fur coat fits freely in it and the water completely covers the fur product. The fur product is soaked in water and left for twenty minutes.
3. Using gentle movements, squeeze the fur item with your hands.. Particularly dirty areas (usually pockets, the bottom of sleeves, the inside of the collar) are cleaned with a soft brush.
   The fur cannot be twisted or actively rubbed like regular underwear. Ignoring this rule can lead to the fur losing its thickness, the fibers breaking and falling out.
4. Rinse your fur coat several times. To begin with, rinse the item in warm water, then in cool water, and the last, third time in cold water. Tip: A few tablespoons of vinegar added to a bowl of water during the final rinse will restore the shine to your faux fur.
5. After the fur coat has been washed and rinsed, wrap it in cloth and lightly press it with your hands to remove all the water from fur. As an alternative drying option, you can hang the fur coat on hangers and let the water drain on its own.

How to clean white fur correctly?

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

Refresh white fur at home Soap foam will help:

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

Clean white fur at home You can also do it dry. Algorithm of actions:

1. The fur coat is laid out on a horizontal surface and generously sprinkled with starch.
2. Gently rub the powder into the fur coat, 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. Rub the white fur with a sponge soaked in slightly warmed glycerin. Such actions help remove the dullness that appears after starch cleaning and restore shine and iridescence to the fur.

Starch can be replaced with dry shampoo for animals (sold in pet stores).

The following methods will help remove stains and restore the original whiteness of a fur product:

1. Petrol. Before cleaning, gently shake the fur product 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, the fur item must be ventilated to remove the sharp, unpleasant odor.
2. Lemon juice. A mixture of water and lemon juice (1:1 ratio) will help to refresh the white fur on your fur coat. Moisten a soft sponge with lemon water and wipe the fur coat over the pile. Attention: do not replace lemon juice with citric acid. The result of such cleaning of a white artificial fur coat can be absolutely opposite (the fur will turn yellow even more).
3. Hydrogen peroxide. The method is simple: a peroxide solution (1 tsp) is dissolved in water and, wetting a sponge, gently wipe the yellow stain.
4. Ammonia. If there are a lot of yellow stains, a spray bottle filled with water and ammonia (just a few drops), which is used to spray the fur coat, will help speed up the process of removing them. Dry the fur item in the fresh air, avoiding the scorching sun, in the shade.

How to dry it properly?

Regardless of how the faux fur coat is cleaned, it must be dried properly afterwards.

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

1. At the end of washing, the faux fur coat is carefully hung on hangers, not forgetting to provide a basin for the draining water.
2. Hang the fur item to air dry, 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 pile can be combed using a comb with sparse, blunt teeth. Attention: creases and tangles in the pile of long fur can only be corrected during the drying process. Once the fur coat has dried, it will be very difficult to correct such problems.
4. Short-pile fur can also be combed with a comb, but to ensure that the fibers 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 out on hangers.

Ignoring these rules will result in the fur being damaged beyond repair and the fur coat will have to be thrown away.

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Conclusion

It is possible to wash a faux fur coat without ruining it. The main thing is to follow clear recommendations regarding the choice of washing mode, water temperature, type of detergent and drying method.