How to store a mink coat at home?

Mink fur coat is an object of admiration and a subject of pride. But it can not bring joy to its owner as long as it would be desirable. The future of fur coats from natural fur depends on the content and care. From any negligence or inattention, this wardrobe item can turn into a sad sight. How to store a mink coat at home, so that over the years it does not lose its gloss? Further recommendations will be useful for those who treat the family budget with care.

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How to prepare fur for summer?

There are not many rules for mink fur care in the summer, in addition, they are quite simple. If you observe them, the fur coat will retain its thermal qualities, and will also look like new for several years.

Before cleaning the fur coat for the summer in the closet, it should be well cleaned, ventilated and dried.

Remove dust

From the fur coat you need to remove excess dust, dirt and grease that accumulated during the winter during the process of wearing. This can be done in one of the following ways:

• Shake the hem of the fur coat several times. The fur should become more magnificent. The fur coat will become more fresh and attractive.
• You can also clean a thing of dust with a brush for fur products, very gently waving it in the direction of hair growth until all the dust is removed from the surface.
• You can also use a conventional hairdryer, however, in order not to damage the base and the fur itself, it is better to dry it by cold air.

Cleaning of greasiness

After the dust has been removed, the fur coat needs to be cleaned from greasiness, if necessary. Cleaning the fur coat from excess fat can be done with the help of improvised means: flour, starch or semolina. They will serve as a wonderful absorbent and perfect for cleaning.

It is necessary to evenly distribute one of the above-mentioned bulk agents on the surface of the fur coat and leave for 20-30 minutes, then shake off or sweep it with a soft dry brush.

Important! If, after this, fatty stains or stains remain on the fur coat, it will have to be given to dry cleaning treatment.

Airing

After the coat has been cleaned of dust and grease, it must be well ventilated and dried. Hang a fur coat on hangers in a well-ventilated room, for example, on the balcony. The time during which the fur coat needs airing is two to three days.

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Storage of a fur coat in the summer

To store a mink in the summer is a separate story from the life of your fur coat. The easiest way is to give the mink for storage. Often, such services are offered by dry cleaners, in which there are special refrigerators. There, all the time, the optimum temperature and humidity level are maintained, contributing to the safety of the fur.

Storing a mink coat at home requires responsibility and constant care.

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Instructions for storing the mink coat at home:

• The fur storage place should be spacious, cool and dark.
• The fur coat should hang on wide shoulders, on it - a cover that does not let air in.
• The product needs to get rid of accessories and jewelry.
• Do not use moles for aerosol, better - rag bags in pockets pre-impregnated with a special liquid from moths or tablets.
• Periodically coat should be inspected and ventilated.

Important! Take note of these features of fur products to make everything right:

• Direct sunlight contributes to the burnout of fur. Heating devices that are located close to the storage location can overdry the product. In summer, this problem is especially often encountered - unfortunately, fur does not tolerate heat, and heat even more so.
• In the summer it would be nice to put a thing in the refrigerator, but not a grocery, but specially designed for storing fur.
• It is important to remember that humidity is more than 60%, and the air temperature is over 15 degrees - uncomfortable conditions for any fur product.

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How to care for a fur coat in winter?

A mink coat loves to be strolled. But not every winter day can have suitable conditions for this. Your "little beast" is extremely demanding for weather conditions.

You can safely wear fur in the following situations:

• A dry and frosty day with a little cloudiness.
• You have a walk, where there is not a large crowd of people.
• The walks were not treated with chemicals against icing( if your fur coat has a long hem).

Important! High humidity can injure a mink coat. However, if it turned out that your appearance coincided with heavy rainfall( rain, sleet), do not despair. When you return home, do not forget to dry the fur product properly. For these purposes, do not use a hairdryer, battery, gas stove or heater - extremely gentle drying at home.

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How to dry the fur?

• Place the product on its wide and comfortable shoulders in size.
• Do not place direct sunlight in the drying area.
• Shake the coat several times to get rid of the moisture droplets.
• Walk on the nap with a specially designed brush, which can be purchased at a store for fur products.
• If the coat is soaked too much, pat it with a not too stiff rag.
• Leave the fur coat alone for a while to dry it.

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How to protect the coat from moths?

One of the worst horrors of any mistress of a mink coat is a mole. It is capable of spoiling the product in such a way that nothing can save it and will have to acquire a new one. To prevent this from happening, follow these tips:

• So that the mole does not move to the fur coat with other clothes, you need to purchase another cabinet.
• Fur products must be stored in a special bag with impregnation from insects.
• Immediately after purchasing the fur coat and every few weeks, place the mink product in the cold or place it in the freezer where the temperature is below 10 degrees. Thus, all living organisms that have settled in it will die.
• An adult mole can be destroyed more easily than a larva. In order to get rid of the embryos, you can use a fumigator with special plates.
• If the insects have already wound up, and you have found them, only treatment with a special aerosol remains. Buy in the store a drug that is suitable for mink and well treat them all the surface of the product, paying special attention to the seams. Pack the fur coat in a cover and leave it for a couple of days. After this action, the product should be well ventilated.

Important! With the same tool, treat all the shelves and walls of the cabinet so that the remaining insects are destroyed.

Fur coat from mink is not an expensive pleasure. Therefore, you need to take it seriously to keep it and to wear it. Provided careful and proper use of the product made of natural fur will serve you much longer than the producers promise.