Contents:
- Getting rid of dust
- Removing stains and dirt
- Shoe light coats
- Helpful Hints
Coat Mouton with proper care will last you for years to come. Due to different circumstances, to give a product to dry cleaning is not always possible, so you have to look for the answer to the question: how to clean the mouton coat at home? In most cases, cleaning does not require significant costs and is not particularly difficult.
Getting rid of dust
Even if there is no outer clothing visibly soiled, it should be cleaned of dust before the summer storage or after a lengthy "vacation."Hang the fur coat on your hangers and cover with a wet sheet. Then gently knock it out as the carpet is knocked out. You will see that all the dust settles on the damp cloth.
You can also clean the fur coat with a vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle. First, make sure that the nozzle is clean, otherwise the dirt particles may remain on the surface of the fur coat. To get rid of dust, just walk on the fur with a vacuum cleaner at minimum power.
Removing stains and dirt
One of the most affordable cleaning products is a soapy solution. To make it, dissolve in 1 liter of warm water a tablespoon of the most usual washing powder, shampoo or baby soap. Dampen the sponge in this solution and thoroughly wipe the contaminated area, and if necessary, and the entire coat. To wash off the foam from the fur, walk on it with a brush dipped in cold water.
Advice
Do not forget that you will have to clean the painted sheepskin. To not spoil it, choose a product without bleach( unless it's a question of cleaning a white coat).
If grease stains appear on the thing, remove them with normal bran, which is sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. Put the bran in a frying pan and, stirring occasionally, lightly heat it. Spread the fur coat on a flat surface and pour on it the heated bran. Then just shake off the bran and walk on the fur with a soft brush.
Remove greasy stains will help the solution from water, ammonia( 10%) and table vinegar. Mix the components in equal proportions, moisten the cotton disc in the solution obtained and treat the contaminated areas. Then wipe the fur coat with a damp cloth and dry it.
Council
In addition to popular ways, there is a more modern one. Just use a balloon with a means for cleaning suede, nubuck or velor.
Cleaning a light coat
To clean a light coat and get rid of yellowness, use hydrogen peroxide. Mix water and peroxide in 2: 1 proportions. Dampen a soft cloth in the solution and wipe the coat. Then allow the product to dry.
You can also get rid of stains with potato or cornstarch and a soap solution. Prepare a soap solution and pour it into a spray gun. Pour the potato starch onto the stain and sprinkle it with a soapy solution. Hand or sponge the starch on the surface and allow the coat to dry a little. Remove the starch with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.
More risky, but no less effective way - cleaning the fur coat with the help of starch and pure gasoline. Mix the ingredients in equal proportions to make a gruel. Apply the mixture on the stain and leave to dry. Then, using a brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove starch and hang coat outdoors or in a ventilated room, to get rid of the smell of gasoline.
Useful advice
- Before cleaning, make sure that the composition used does not impair the color of the product. To do this, apply liquid to an inconspicuous area and see how the fur reacts to it.
- Dry the product of their fur better on shoulders at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heating appliances.
- Do not use a dryer to dry it, otherwise you risk ruining the product.
- After cleaning and drying the fur coat gently comb the pile with a comb with sparse and dull teeth.
- If there is no visible dirt on the thing, it does not need frequent cleaning. It is enough once a year, before sending it to summer storage.
- If it is necessary to wash the lining, it will have to be thawed, and after washing, sew again.
Some stains, for example from chocolate, wine and blood, are classified as hard-to-extract. In such cases it is better to go to a dry cleaner. Professionals know how to get rid of complex spots without harming things.