How to clean a fur collar at home?

Fur collar is used today to decorate various clothes - coats, sheepskin coats, fur coats, and even sports vests and down jackets. But, so that it remains pleasant to the touch and does not reduce the attractiveness of all outerwear, you need to know how to clean the fur collar at home. This is what you will learn from this article.

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Cleaning the collar - the basic rules of the

Since there are many options for collars, as well as the methods for cleaning them, take for yourself the rule of carefully choosing the technology for removing contaminants. For this, consider the following factors:

1. The type of fur from which the collar is sewn - artificial or natural.
2. The way it is attached to the jacket is sewn or removable.
3. Shade of fur - white and colored requires a more delicate approach.

Important! Once you have decided on all three parameters, select the appropriate technology for how to clean the fur collar at home from the options below. Act clearly according to the instructions and then the qualitative result will not keep you waiting.

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How to wash natural fur?

In order to be able to wash the fur collar from the down jacket, when buying outerwear, give preference to models with detachable parts. In this case, the procedure for cleaning and restoring the appeal of natural nap does not take you much time.

You should proceed as follows:

1. Lightly moisten the pile.
2. Apply over the entire surface of a normal hair shampoo that you use yourself.
3. Slightly rub, but not too hard.
4. Rinse under running warm water.
5. Place the product on a towel in a well straightened horizontal position.
6. Wait until the pile dries.
7. Comb the fur against the direction of the pile, and then - on it.

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How to remove stains from a fur collar?

To clean the fur collar at home from strong spots and local dirt, use one of the two methods below, one with the washing of the product, the other is a dry cleaning technology.

Method 1

It is possible to wash the fur collar from the down jacket and remove dirt from it in this way only if it is removed. If you have such a model of a warm jacket, proceed as follows:

1. Unfasten the collar.
2. Prepare a cleaning mixture of 1 tsp.ammonia, 2 tsp.salt and 1 cup warm water.
3. Lay the collar on a horizontal surface so that you can easily access it to the dirt spots.
4. Apply the solution directly to the soiled areas.
5. Leave the collar in this condition for 30 minutes.
6. Wash the product in the manner described in the previous section.

Method 2

If you can not wash the fur or the collar is simply not removed from the jacket, then proceed as follows:

1. Prepare the cleaner by mixing the starch and gasoline to a homogeneous paste-like mass.
2. Place the product on a flat, level surface.
3. Well distribute the cleanser to all soiled areas.
4. Wait until the gasoline evaporates, and the starch powder absorbs all the dirt.
5. Well comb the fur to remove the remaining dirt along with the starch.

Important! In the case where your edge is white, it is better to use a mixture of lemon juice and water, taking them in equal parts, or a solution of ammonia and denatured alcohol. It is undesirable to wash such fur, including after cleaning the stains.

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How to clean artificial fur?

It is much easier to clean a fur collar at home if the pile is artificial. Typically, these products can be washed, even at high temperatures and in a washing machine. But, to know exactly how to wash your fur collar from your down jacket, carefully read the label for things before the procedure - all recommendations from the manufacturer will be indicated there.

If machine wash is allowed, you will get rid of the minimum trouble at all - just load the jacket completely in the machine, set the suitable mode( usually delicate) and wait for the end of the cycle.

If you have to wash the fur collar from the down jacket manually, proceed as follows:

1. Well dissolve in warm water in the pelvis powder for delicate washing - for silk or wool.
2. If necessary - locally remove stains of strong contaminants with gasoline. You can, as in the instructions in the previous section.
3. If possible, vacuum by inserting a soft brush on the handset and setting the device to the lowest power. Unfasten the collar. Soak it in soapy water until half an hour.
4. Lightly rinse with water and then under running water.
5. Squeeze the water slightly, but do not twist the edge.
6. Wrap with a cotton cloth and clean the main water.
7. Buckle to the down jacket, hang it on the hanger and leave to dry away from radiators, heaters and direct sunlight.

Important! Take into account that you can not clean the fur with fur that mimics scrawl.

Now you know how to clean any fur collar at home without using the services of an expensive dry cleaning. Wear beautiful and clean things yourself in pleasure, feel cozy, attractive and warm even in the coldest cold!