How to clean a sheepskin coat at home?

Warm and practical sheepskin coat, comfortable to wear and very popular among fashionistas. Unfortunately, such an attractive, versatile clothing has its drawbacks: from improper care and prolonged wearing, it loses its pristine attractive gloss, becomes covered with stains and dirt. You can, of course, clean your favorite thing with the dry cleaners, but we offer you an alternative way to clean the sheepskin coat at home.

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General cleaning instructions

Before you send the upper fur products to the wardrobes at the end of the winter season, take care of them so that they can serve you as long as possible.

Important! To clean the sheepskin coat at home, be sure to learn the labels on the clothes. Find out what material it is sewn and what cleaning it is recommended by manufacturers.

Cleaning agents

Different materials and cleaning methods are suitable for different materials, in particular:

• Suede products are cleaned only by a dry method.
• The skin is cleaned in a dry and damp way.
• Laser-coated products can be wet-worked. The composition of the coating material includes natural resins, which literally repel water and dirt from themselves and prevent the sheepskin from getting dirty. The surface with a laser coating is dirty at times smaller than its classic counterparts.
• Fur décor should be cleaned separately.

Important! Before you start cleaning the sheepskin coat at home, be sure to test with the cleaning agent you use on the inconspicuous area( suitable for this purpose is the seam on the underside).If the agent used removes the stain and cleans the dirt on the sheepskin, but does not damage it, then safely apply it to clean the entire surface of the product.

Washing

Cleaning the sheepskin coat at home does not imply washing and washing the product, since after such a procedure, clothes will lose shape and decrease in size. The surface of the product will become dull, stiff, brittle, and the elasticity of the outfit will be lost.

Drying

After treating the product with cleaning compounds, dry it on the shoulders away from heating appliances and in a well-ventilated place.

Important! In the same way, dry the sheepskin coat if, for example, you are exposed to rain or snow.

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Cleaning methods

As you already understood, you can clean the sheepskin coat at home in several ways. Below you will find a detailed instruction of the application of each technology of removing dirt from outer clothing.

Dry cleaning

Suede clothing always looks elegant, expensive and elegant, but in the process of wearing such things quickly become dirty and lose their gloss and velvety.

Important! Buying suede sheepskin coat, remember that this material requires delicate care, as well as regular dry cleaning.

Dirt removal

If the sheepskin coat is not heavily soiled, use ordinary salt to remove small stains and restore the lost velvety:

1. Apply salt to the surface of contaminated areas.
2. Wipe them gently with your hands, then with a rubber brush.

Important! When doing this procedure, the main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to cause "alopecia" suede and not to damage the texture of the fabric.

1. After the dirt has disappeared, remove the salt residues with a dry sponge.

Important! For leather products, dry cleaning with salt is not recommended, as on the surface of the material salt can leave unattractive stains and change the color of the product.

Removing grease stains

If grease stains are formed on the sheepskin, as well as strong dirt, then gently spread it on a flat and well-lit surface and use the following cleaning methods:

• Gasoline cleaning. Prepare a small piece of sackcloth and gasoline. Wet the prepared fabric in gasoline and remove grease stains from the surface of the sheepskin coat.

Important! Cleaning gasoline can not be used for sheepskin in light colors.

• Cleaning with tooth powder. Seal the seared places on the collar, pockets with tooth powder. If there are no stains on the sheepskin coat, but it needs to be refreshed after the operating season, then use for this purpose a composition of ammonia alcohol solution and tooth powder. First, clean the problem areas( the lapel of the sleeve, pockets, shoulder, shaded from the toe of the bag) with a hard brush, and then the whole surface is lightly treated with a mixture of ammonia and tooth powder. Leather sheepskin after such a procedure can not be distinguished from a new one.
• Cleaning of semolina. Sprinkle all contaminated areas with a mangrove( do not feel sorry for it).Wear a tissue mitten and wipe the contaminated areas, moving from the edges to the center. After removing the main stains, perform a similar procedure on the entire surface of the product. After cleaning, carefully work the surface of the product with a brush with a hard pile or use fine-grained sandpaper for this purpose. Instead of manga you can use to clean the starch.

Important! Light fur on sheepskin coat can also be cleaned with semolina.

• Cleaning bread crust. This method is the most sparing for products with small impurities. For the procedure, you need a few bread crusts, which you will vigorously wipe the stains. After removing the dirt, the crumbs should be cleaned with a soft bristled brush.

Wet cleaning of sheepskin coats

Leather sheepskin coats, as well as products with laser coating, can withstand wet cleaning, but do not use this method - it is better to use it for cleaning of strong contaminants.

Here are some examples of effective methods for wet cleaning products.

Cleaning with ammonia and glycerin

A large stain can be removed from the sheepskin with ammonia and glycerin:

1. Prepare a mixture of these ingredients in a 1: 1 ratio.
2. Wipe the solution with a stain.
3. If you did not get rid of the first time from contamination, then repeat the procedure after completely drying.

Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia

To clean light sheepskin coat at home, proceed as follows:

1. Dissolve in 200 ml of warm water 1 tsp.ammonia and 1 tsp.hydrogen peroxide.
2. Stir the solution well.
3. Apply it to the soiled areas of the sheepskin coat, using a soft sponge for this purpose.

Cleaning with soap and ammonia

1. Prepare the following solution: 10 ml of shampoo and 5 ml of ammonia are dissolved in 200 ml of warm water.
2. Soak the solution with a soft sponge and treat the soiled areas on the product.
3. After the initial treatment, prepare the following mixture: 5 ml of borax, 20 ml of glycerin, 15 ml of ammonia are dissolved in 500 ml of water.
4. With the solution obtained, treat the entire surface of the product.
5. After the procedure, put the sheepskin coat on the hangers and leave to dry.

Cleaning soda and milk

To clean the sheepskin coat at home using these tools, do the following:

1. Remove dust from the sheepskin using a brush.
2. Prepare a solution: 10 g of soda is dissolved in 200 ml of warm milk.
3. Wipe the cotton disc in the resulting solution.
4. Treat greasy soiling on the sheepskin coat( change the cotton wool discs to clean ones as they become soiled).
5. After the procedure, wipe the surface of the sheepskin with a soft cloth impregnated with a weak solution of vinegar.
6. Finish cleaning by wiping dry coat with a dry sponge.

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How to clean an artificial sheepskin coat at home?

Sheepskin coats from artificial suede quickly lose their velvety and get dirty, but they are much cheaper. Therefore, such clothes do not lose their relevance. To keep its attractiveness as long as possible, it is not recommended to wash such products.

Important! To clean the sheepskin coat from artificial suede, use a soapy solution, and so that it does not have time to soak.

If washing is still inevitable, then do it better by hand:

1. Place the product on a flat surface or hang it on your shoulders.
2. Take detergent and a sponge.
3. Treat the product with a warm soapy solution( 35-45 C).
4. After the treatment, rinse the sheepskin coat in the bathroom or large capacity.
5. Blot the product with a cloth( do not unscrew it).
6. Dry clothes on shoulders at room temperature, periodically removing excess moisture( to avoid white stains).

Important! Drying artificial suede more than 2 hours in the open air can not be, because it can become brittle and stiff.

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Cleaning fur collars and lapels

To effectively clean the fur, use the following guidelines.

Method 1

Contaminated pile can be cleaned with wheat bran or sand:

1. Heat the brine in the frying pan or sand.
2. Apply a light, massaging motion to the surface of a dirty pile.
3. Remove any residues of sand or bran with a bristle brush.

Method 2

Clean the soiled fur with a shampoo for bathing cats:

1. Dilute the product in warm water and beat it to a consistency of thick foam.
2. Apply the compound to the contaminated fur with a sponge and leave for 10 minutes.
3. Gently wash off the foam residues with warm water( do not soak the skin of the sheepskin coat).

Method 3

If you decide to clean the sheepskin coat at home with natural fur, apply ethyl alcohol and vinegar:

1. Mix alcohol, water, vinegar in equal proportions.
2. Apply the resulting mixture to the fur with a sponge.
3. With a clean cloth, wipe the fur on the sheepskin coat and clean it.

Important! Artificial fur to clean this way categorically impossible!

Method 4

You can clean the fur with lemon juice:

1. Soak the soft sponge with the product.
2. Apply juice to the surface of the fur.
3. Comb the fur carefully with a comb.

Method 5

Well removes greasy stains from the surface of the fur pounded chalk or baby powder: simply pour them on the soiled areas, and then remove the residue with a brush. Cleaning the sheepskin coat in this case will not take you much time.

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Restoring the beauty of the sheepskin coat

Since after fur wear has a peculiarity to fade and lose its shine, in order to restore the original glossiness, use the following method:

1. Prepare the mixture: Mix 12 drops of ammonia with 100 g of animal fat and 10g of laundry soap.
2. Components mix with each other and dissolve in 1 liter of hot water.
3. Cool the resulting solution and apply it to the surface of the fur with a sponge.
4. Remove the remnants of the mixture after the procedure with a damp brush.

Clean the white fur with hydrogen peroxide:

1. Press a solution of hydrogen peroxide( 5 ml of the product per 1 l of water) into the atomizer and spray on the fur.
2. Hang the sheepskin coat on the hangers and hang in fresh air until the pile dries completely.
3. Comb with a bristled brush.

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Useful advices:

1. Try to avoid getting moisture on the leather cover of the product. If, however, you get wet, then after the sheepskin has dried out, intensively stir it with your hands so that it does not become hard. If the skin has lost its shine - wipe it with glycerin.
2. When buying suede sheepskin coat, purchase special care products: aerosols, sprays, and special brushes( rubber, hard hair or brass).To pile suede constantly pleased the eye, treat it with a brush and keep the nap constantly in a fluffy state.
3. Raise the pile of the suede well, steam bath: hold the product over the spout of a boiling kettle, and then comb the nap with a brush with a stiff bristle.
4. After the winter season is over, hang the product on the hangers and place it in a cotton cover or sheet( use a bag made of artificial fabrics is not recommended).Place a lavender or a napkin soaked in lavender oil in a cotton bag.

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Pros and cons of home cleaning of sheepskin coats

Home cleaning of products is the most budget option, but it has its pluses and minuses:

1. The pluses can be attributed to the cheapness and the fact that the tools you use are almost at hand.
2. To cons - insufficient cleaning efficiency, in comparison with dry cleaning, you have to spend a lot of time, energy and nerves in order to bring your favorite clothes in order. In addition, the risk of damage to the product is very high, if you do not pick up the right cleaning products from the first time or you do not guess with its quantity.

Important! Therefore, we recommend you to weigh all the pros and cons of both home cleaning and dry cleaning services and take the only right decision.

We hope that our advice and recommendations will help to keep your favorite sheepskin in a beautiful way and it will please and warm you in winter days and evenings for many years.