In order to avoid the appearance of folds, creases on the mink coat - first you need to learn how to store it correctly.

But if such an unpleasant situation nevertheless happened, and you simply fold and hide the fur coat in the cupboard, it will be useful for you to find out ways to smooth the fur on the mink coat after long-term storage .

Do not worry too much if the mink coat is wrinkled, there are simple ways how to smooth it out at home:

• Hot air steaming in the bathroom
• Steam with a steam
• Smooth the pile with a special brush.

How to smooth a mink coat with hot air

In order to smooth a mink coat at home in the bathroom, you will need a wooden hanger or special coat hanger of the right size.

Sequencing:

1. Hang the fur product on your shoulders and spread it
2. Turn on the hot water in the bathroom, wait until the bathtub is full and a cloud of steam forms
3. Then put a fur coat in a bath with hot air

As soon as the fur begins to level out under the influence of steam, shake the mink coat, and then take it out to a well-ventilated room or to the balcony. But do not forget that direct sunlight should not fall on it.

It is not necessary to leave the fur coat in the bathroom for a long time, for a maximum of one hour, otherwise it will get wet from the condensation that has formed, and subsequently is deformed during drying.

If this method did not help to straighten the pile - try to do it in the following way.

In the spring, all our beautiful fur coats and fur jackets are put away for storage in wardrobes. Of course, this leads to caking of the fur, it loses airiness, which is typical for any species - mink, silver fox. At the same time, the collar area suffers to a greater extent, which is explained by the localization of the zipper on the fabric packaging bag.

Before each new season, there is a need to fluff up the fur trim of the collar or, if necessary, refresh it. Both of these activities can be done independently at home or you can seek help from a dry cleaning service.

How to fluff?

It is necessary to prepare a fur coat in advance, at least a week before the first exit. After removing from the case, it is recommended to shake it, then hang it on the shoulders in a cool place with a draft.

If it is difficult to fulfill this condition, protect it from direct sunlight. Otherwise, the fur can change the hue: the dark will become lighter, and the white will turn yellow. In suspended position, additional combing is allowed using a brush with metal fibers.

The main thing is not to make sudden movements so as not to damage the structure.

If the measures taken are not effective, then you can fluff up using the following tips:

1. Dry clean the fur product. Be careful and contact only trusted organizations or on a recommendation so that you don’t get hurt by spoiled fur.
2. At home, steam will help you. To do this, draw a full bath of boiling water, a fur coat or a separate collar firmly fix it (as in the photo) to avoid direct contact with water. Close the door to the room and leave it to steam for several hours. At the end of the procedure, shake off the remaining moisture and place in a cool room. Combing is desirable at the time of complete drying.
3. You can also fluff using the second method. Place the jacket on a horizontal surface with the fur facing out. Take a clean sponge, moisten with water, wring it out and gently stroke along the pile to avoid creases.

How to refresh, restore shine?

The mink has a densely spaced, short pile that is easy to clean and process. To refresh mink fur, soap solutions based on liquid soap or shampoo are suitable. Create foam in the container, because it will be used in the future. Put foam on a sponge, swipe several times. After cleaning, pat dry with a towel and leave to dry naturally.

The fox is characterized by a long pile, which with prolonged use easily gets dirty, cakes, loses appearance. In order to refresh the fox fur, it is preferable to use dry cleaning with adsorbents (starch, talc, semolina). Lay any fabric on the table, lay the fur coat on top with the lining on the table, evenly distribute the powder, rub it lightly with your hands, and handle it with a hand vacuum cleaner.

How not to damage the fur?

In order for your fur coat of mink or other fur (Arctic fox, astrakhan, silver fox) to please for a long time, you need to follow a number of simple rules:

• comb before cleaning after winter;
• gently close the zipper on the cover so as not to damage the collar, hood;
• allocate a separate place for outerwear in the closet, this is to prevent caking;
• pick up wide, soft coat hanger for storage;
• the use of chemicals to smooth fur is prohibited;
• prolonged exposure to bright sunlight is undesirable (this leads to a color change, which will be problematic to refresh).

A good housewife knows how to save a fur coat for several seasons, while saving family budget funds. Moreover, in some cases, expensive detergents are not required to refresh your favorite thing, you can find all the most basic in the kitchen.

More and more fashionistas prefer to buy faux fur outerwear. Manufacturers have learned to make good quality fur coats and hats from such fur that sometimes you can’t even distinguish it from natural fur. And the price of such products is low. Besides, faux fur differs in durability, durability and wear resistance. This fur is easy to care for, does not require maintaining cleanliness, any special operating rules and is not at all afraid of moths. Today, faux fur can be bought in stores that specialize in the sale of sewing accessories.

If you already have items sewn from faux fur in your wardrobe and you need to put them in order, then first you need to read the manufacturer's recommendations, which are always indicated on the label. If a product is applied to a product, it is best to clean it under dry cleaning conditions. At home, faux fur can be cleaned in the washing machine or manually. So, in a machine it is advisable to wash the fur if there is severe pollution. It is advisable for such purposes to use a machine in which the load is vertical. The mode you need to use is delicate. And of course you can’t wash the product at very high temperature water, if you do not want to stay without a fur coat (photo 1).

You can also wash the product by hand. To do this, soak it in warm water. Add a soapy solution or a mild detergent. Then wait thirty minutes and brush it with a soft brush in the direction of the pile. After that, the fur is washed with warm water, and then cold. You can add a couple of tablespoons of vinegar to cold water. Then the coat will shine after washing (photo 2).


Give outerwear Originality can labels. Some stores that specialize in selling accessories for sewing offer the service of making labels for clothes. Take advantage of this service and your clothes will be beautiful and original.

Remember, it is impossible to dry clothes from fur in a centrifuge and an automatic machine. After washing, the items are either laid on towels or hung on a room dryer. In this case, the product is not twisted. You need to wrap it in a towel and squeeze it easily. Also, do not put fur on heating appliances, for example, a battery. Otherwise, the fur is deformed. Also remember that during drying, such a fur coat should lie flat. You need to comb the fur gently, in the right direction (photo 3).


If a greasy spot appears on the fur, then it can be removed with refined gasoline. A handkerchief is taken; its edges are dipped in liquid. Then the scarf needs to be treated with a stain. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times. After this, the place of contamination is wiped with a damp cloth. You can also mix gasoline with potato flour. It should be a thick paste. Put the mass on the stain. When the gas has evaporated, apply heated starch to the stain. If the product is made of white fur and with time it turns yellow, then do not rush to get rid of it. Take hydrogen peroxide (one tablespoon) and dilute in a liter of water. Wash the fur in this solution. It is advisable to handle the fur with a brush. After cleaning, the product must be dried (photo 4).


Sometimes, to bring the product in order, you need to buy glue roll. Finding it for sale is very easy. Yellow stains on a fur product will help get rid of starch. It needs to be rubbed into a pile and rubbed. Remove residue with a brush. To ensure that the product always looks good, follow some guidelines. Hang your coat in a closet on your coat hanger. In this case, the cabinet should be clean and dry. Before the season begins, use a bamboo cane to knock out a dust coat. To do this, put the product on a sheet (photo 5).

The longest coat will last you from an otter or beaver: up to 20 seasons. Mink is slightly less durable: 10 seasons. The shortest life span for squirrels and rabbits: 2–4 years. But with proper care fur things can keep gloss much longer.

How to understand that the fur is dirty

Spots and yellowness can be seen immediately. Test with a hairdryer will help determine the degree of general pollution of a thing and find the most greasy areas.

Hang the fur coat on your shoulders and direct the cold air from the hair dryer onto it. Are the villi scattered freely, and then easily fall into place? The fur is clean. If not, you need to clean.

But first, remember that in no case should be done with fur products.

Taboo when cleaning fur

1. The fur cannot be washed! If the mezdra (the skin on which the fur rests) gets wet, it can become coarse and crack. In this case, the product is deformed and bald.
2. The fur must not be dried with a hairdryer, on a battery or in direct sunlight! It is only possible outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
3. Fur is not allowed! Even from the inside out.
4. The fur cannot be cleaned with household chemicals to remove rust, washing powders with enzymes, bleaches.

Before using any other product, test it on a small inconspicuous area of \u200b\u200bthe product. For example, under the armpits.

How to get rid of dust

Even in a well-closed case, a fur coat or vest may become dusty. Therefore, before storing the fur thing for storage, as well as before wearing it, refresh it.

Spread a damp, white cotton sheet on the floor. Put a fur coat on top and knock it out first from one side and then from the other side. After that, hang it on your shoulders and comb it.

If the fur is tangled and fell off, sprinkle the item with warm water from the spray gun and let it dry. Then comb. Pile will fall into place. For the same purpose, you can carefully walk through the fur with a steamer.

How to restore fur shine

To make the fur coat or collar play again in the sun, treat them with a solution of lemon juice or table vinegar (not essences!).

Breed lemon juice or table vinegar in water in a ratio of 1: 1. Using a sponge or soft natural material, process the fur. It is important that the sponge or rag be wrung out well. Pile should not be wet, but wiped.

When the product dries, comb it. The effectiveness of this tool is especially noticeable on mink.

Another way to restore the shine to the fur is to use walnuts. Grind the kernels, wrap them in gauze and rub the fur. Standing out peanut butter will refresh the look of the product.

In most cases of the measures described - knocking out and restoring the shine - it is enough that the fur coat, hat or vest becomes like new. But with real fur more serious problems may arise. It may turn yellow, grease, or stain.

How to get rid of yellowness

Over time, light fur, as well as fur with white pile tips (silver fox, chinchilla and others) acquires a yellow tint. The product immediately loses its presentability.

There are several ways to clean the fur from yellowness.

1. In a glass of warm water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of sodium chloride and ½ tablespoon ammonia. Apply the solution with a well-wrung soft cloth. Dry and comb.
2. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of warm water. Put the solution on the product, let it dry, comb it.
3. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of pet shampoo in a glass of warm water. Beat the foam and use a sponge to apply it to the pile. After 5 minutes, remove the foam with a sponge or cloth dampened with clean water. Dry and comb.

Products with a short pile can be wiped both on the wool and against. Cleaning agents are applied to the long fur according to its height, after which the pile can be tousled.

When removing greasy deposits and stains, the color of the natural fur is also important.

How to clean white fur

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Starch, talc and semolina help fight against salinity and oily spots on white fur. They absorb dirt and unpleasant odors.

Take starch (semolina or talc) and pour on the contaminated area. Use a soft brush to distribute the substance between the villi or carefully remember the fur with your hands as if you were washing it. Shake the product well to remove any residue.

The dirtier the fur, the darker the starch, talcum powder or semolina. The procedure must be repeated several times until the substance stops dirty.

Even more effective if starch, talcum powder or cereals are heated before cleaning. This can be done in a dry pan or in the microwave.

It is important to remove all residues of the product, otherwise it will become food for the moth. Therefore, the product can not only be shaken well, but also vacuumed with a low-power vacuum cleaner. For example, one that is used to clean the keyboard.

How to clean dark fur

To combat pollution on dark fur, the same method is used, but other absorbents.

1. Rye bran. Suitable for coarse fur (nutria, goat, wolf).
2. Sawdust. Ideal for muskrat and otter fur. But in no case should you use sawdust of conifers: they contain resins.
3. Sand. It copes well with dirt on the mole and beaver fur.

How to remove stains from fur

Stains on fur clothing can have a different nature and origin. For example, natural suede handbags willingly give color to fur when worn on the shoulder. You can get dirty with sauce when you are on the run, or put a blot with a clerical pen.

You can remove the stain from the dark fur with gasoline (the white will turn yellow). Refined high octane gasoline. Sometimes it is applied in pure form, but more often mixed with starch or with washing powder without enzymes to the consistency of sour cream. A couple of minutes after application, the mixture must be removed with a sponge dipped in clean water, and the product should be dried and combed.

Stains from light fur can be removed with acetone or alcohol, as well as mixing liquids with starch or baking soda.

The stronger the dye and the older the stain, the more difficult it is to cope with it at home. If these methods do not work, do not experiment: take the fur coat to.

How to care for mazra

If you notice that the leather base of the fur product is roughened, do the following procedure.

Dissolve in a liter of warm water a little glycerin or petroleum jelly with egg yolk. Wipe the product from the inside with the resulting mixture. Remember and stretch the mezdra lightly. Then remove the remnants of the mixture and put the thing to dry inside out.

How to clean faux fur

With faux fur products, everything is simpler and more complex at the same time.

Easier because they can be washed. It is desirable manually, but it is also possible in a typewriter under delicate conditions (up to 40 degrees, up to 600 revolutions) using gentle powders and without extraction.

More difficult because it’s hard to guess with a mechanical cleaner.

Vinegar and acetone must not be used to clean faux fur.

Otherwise, you can apply all the same methods as for natural fur.

Do you know other life hacks to care for natural and artificial fur? Share them in the comments.