How to wash an artificial fur

The variety of fur today is impressive, now you can not distinguish artificial fur from natural, so sophisticated modern technology has become in its creation. To make the fur look spectacular and beautiful it is necessary to know the secrets of his leaving, in this article we will look at how to erase artificial fur.

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What is artificial fur?

The nap of chemical or natural fiber is attached to a knitted, woven or leatherette base in various ways. The nap is smooth-haired, printed, melange or imitating the color and appearance of the fur of an animal. Each type of artificial fur is made by a certain kind of machines and application technology.

Artificial fur has both advantages and disadvantages. Consider the main positive features and distinguishing features of artificial fur from natural:

• in chemical fibers does not start a mole;
• does not need to kill animals;
• has a small cost;
• to sew a product made of artificial fur is not difficult;
• is lighter in weight;
• is more durable;
• does not deteriorate;
• it is possible to make fur of any color and shade;
• is not a shame to throw.

Negative qualities:

• keeps heat worse;
• with frequent washing can shrink;
• is shedding;
• woven base from washing weakens: pile is poured;
• fur with time rolls down and falls.

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How to wash artificial fur?

Washing of artificial and natural fur is significantly different. Artificial fur can be washed, but you need to observe some rules in washing. But with natural it will be more difficult, since the base is impregnated with animal fat, which gives the skin elasticity and protects against penetration into the skin of excess moisture. If you wash a product from a natural fur with an ordinary wash, fats are leached from the skin, it shrinks, deforms and bursts, so you can finally say goodbye to your favorite thing.

Before you erase an artificial fur, read the following guidelines:

1. Try to wash by hand.
2. Use large containers for washing.
3. Use liquid detergents designed for washing delicate fabrics.
4. Wash only in lukewarm water.
5. To avoid stalling the fur, do not rub the product.
6. Pay attention to the wiped and more polluted places.

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How to wash fur at home?

We offer the process of washing the fur at home in a phased manner. Follow these guidelines.

Step 1 - preparation

Knock out the dusty product from the wrong side.

Step 2 - selection of cleaning agent

Before applying any product or solution, try for strength:

1. Apply a few drops to the base of the fur.
2. Wait until the product has absorbed.
3. Pull the base in different directions, if it does not stretch or deform, proceed with washing.

Step 3 - Wash

If you decide to wash in a typewriter, follow these rules:

1. Roll the product face down inside.
2. Load the treated object with an old pillow case or a linen bag, sew it.
3. Use liquids for washing woolen and silk fabrics.
4. Turn on the gentle wash with minimal spin.
5. When rinsing, add antistatic agent for synthetics.

Important! Please note, if a large product does not erase it in the machine, the fur collects a large amount of water, and the drum can not stand. Better take it to the laundry or dry cleaning.

Manually erase the artificial fur in this way:

1. Fill the wash bowl with warm water.
2. Dilute detergent liquid for delicate fabrics or neutral hair shampoo without conditioner. Soak the product for a while, depending on the degree of soiling.
3. Wash, alternately with a hand against the nap and the fur.

Stage 4 - rinsing

It is very important to know not only how to erase artificial fur, but also how to process it further. Otherwise, you will not get the desired result. Given the characteristics of a fleecy material, be sure to adhere to such rules when rinsing:

1. Rinse several times in warm water to thoroughly wash the detergent.
2. To make the nap in its place and get a shine, rinse with cold, slightly acidified water with vinegar.
3. Do not wring out the product, press
4. slightly. Put a stick or bench across the bathtub, pile the processed item onto it to drain water.

Stage 5 - drying

It is necessary to dry artificial fur too. To do this:

1. After the glass is the main part, hang the fur garment on the strong wooden hangers or on the crossbeam drip down.
2. Dry at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
3. So that the lining does not suffocate, when drying, periodically turn the lining outward, and then vice versa.

Step 5 - last stroke

1. While the cleaned thing will dry out, the fur needs to be combed several times in all directions.
2. Allow to dry completely.
3. Shake well, straighten.

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How to wash a light fur?

Before you wash the artificial white fur, pay attention to the presence of yellow spots. They need to be withdrawn, because on the general background of the cleared thing they will still stand out.

There are several simple ways how to erase white fur. Choose the one that suits you, taking into account the necessary means and degree of pollution and follow the instructions given.

Method 1

If you are looking for the easiest method, how to wash fur from yellowness, use lemon juice or vinegar:

1. Soak the yellow stain with acid.
2. Lightly brush with a soft brush.
3. Dry it.

Method 2

Use products such as semolina, starch and crushed chalk, for best effect, heat them to a warm state.

1. Place the product on a flat surface in order to make it convenient for you to handle the product.
2. Distribute bleach to all problem areas.
3. Rub the pile with your hands.
4. Shake it off.
5. Brush the fur.

Method 3

If the above methods do not solve the problem, make a more aggressive stain remover with your own hands.

1. Mix in equal parts water, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.
2. Wet a sponge in the solution.
3. Walk through the problem areas, moving behind the pile.
4. Dry in the fresh air.

Important! These methods can also be used for washing natural fur .

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How to wash natural fur?

As we have already mentioned, natural fur is not treated with normal washing, but stains must be removed from it. Therefore, use one of the options below if you have a beautiful thing from natural nap.

Method 1

To wash the dirt from the fur surface, use a soapy solution:

1. Dishwasher detergent in warm water.
2. Spray the spray gun with the spray gun.
3. Clean off the main part of the contamination with a brush.
4. Wash off any excess material with a damp cloth.
5. Dry loose stitches comb.

Method 2

To wash greasy stains you will help a mixture of ammonia and table salt:

1. Prepare the following solution: in 0.5 liters of water, mix 3 tablespoons.salt and 1 tsp.ammonia.
2. Greasy areas wipe with a dampened sponge in the liquid.
3. Long fur processing on the go, short against the direction.

Method 3

You can wash and refresh the fur garment using detergent for delicate fabrics:

1. Dilute 1 tbsp of warm water in 1L of warm water.
2. Shake until foam formation.
3. With a hard brush, apply foam on the fur, wipe off the growth of the pile.
4. Rinse with a clean damp cloth.

Method 4

To wash articles made from fur of nutria, beaver, otter and mole, use hot river sand:

1. Place the object to be cleaned on a flat surface.
2. Heat the sand to such a temperature that you can hold it in your hands.
3. Pour the fur.
4. Rub the entire surface of the product, paying attention to more polluted areas.
5. As the sand gets dirty, change it to a new one.
6. Shake out.

Method 5

It is possible to wash the long-haired fur of fox, fox and fox with a comb with blunt, rare teeth. Be prepared, the preparation for cleaning will take some time.

1. Wind the comb teeth with a thin layer of cotton wool.
2. Prepare a solution in a 1: 1 ratio from medical and ammonia alcohol.
3. Dampen the comb in the mixture.
4. Comb the fur, in the direction of the pile.
5. Change the cotton wool until the dirt disappears.

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How to wash a hood made of fur?

The most susceptible to contamination is the collar and hood. Therefore, the question of how to wash a hood with fur with your own hands, occurs most often. In this case, proceed as follows:

1. Unfasten the collar( the edge, the hood).
2. Dilute in warm water a powder for washing woolen products.
3. Flash.
4. Soak the object to be cleaned for a few minutes so that the detergent dissolves the dirt.
5. Lightly rub.
6. Rinse several times in warm water.
7. Do not press the product.
8. Hang it so that the water flows down the pile.
9. Periodically shake off the accumulated water.
10. When the hood is dry, comb the pile in different directions.
11. Treat with antistatic agent.

Now you know all the features of cleaning clothes made of artificial and natural fur, so you can safely do it yourself at home, and not be wasted on dry cleaning. Take care of your things, clean them on time and they will serve you for a long time, which means that you will always look stylish and beautiful!