How to wash faux fur

The variety of fur today is impressive, now you can’t distinguish faux fur from natural fur, so modern technologists have become so skillful in their creation. To make the fur look spectacular and beautiful, you need to know the secrets of its care, in this article we will look at how to wash faux fur.

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What is faux fur?

In different ways, a pile of chemical or natural fiber is attached to a knitted, woven or leatherette base. Pile can be smooth-haired, with a printed pattern, melange or imitating the color and appearance of the fur of any animal. Each type of faux fur is made by a specific type of machine and application technology.

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

• mole does not start in chemical fibers;
• no need to kill animals;
• has a small cost;
• to sew a product from faux fur is not difficult;
• lighter in weight;
• more durable;
• does not deteriorate;
• you can make fur of any color and shade;
• don't mind throwing it away.

Negative qualities:

• retains heat worse;
• with frequent washing may shrink;
• molt;
• the woven base from washing weakens: the pile spills out;
• the fur rolls over and falls over time.

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How to wash faux fur?

The washing of faux and natural fur is significantly different. Faux fur can be washed, but some rules must be followed in the wash. But with natural it will be more difficult, since the base is saturated with animal fat, which gives the skin elasticity and protects against penetration of excess moisture into the skin. If you wash a product from natural fur with regular washing, fats are washed from the skin, it dries up, deforms and bursts, so that in the end you can say goodbye to your favorite thing.

Before washing faux fur, read the following recommendations:

1. Try to wash by hand.
2. Use large washing containers.
3. Use liquid detergentsdesigned for washing delicate fabrics.
4. Wash only in warm water.
5. To avoid stalling, do not rub the product.
6. Pay attention to worn and more dirty places.

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How to wash the fur at home?

The process of washing the fur at home, we suggest that you carry out in stages. Follow these guidelines.

Stage 1 - Preparation

Remove the product from dust from the wrong side.

Stage 2 - Choosing a Cleaning Agent

Before applying any product or solution, test for strength:

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

Stage 3 - Wash

If you decide to machine wash, follow these rules:

1. Roll the product face up.
2. Load the workpiece with an old pillowcase or linen bag, sew.
3. Use liquids for washing wool and silk.
4. Turn on delicate wash mode with a minimum spin.
5. When rinsing add antistatic for synthetics.

Important! Please note that if a large product is not washed in a machine, the fur collects a large amount of water and the drum may not withstand. Take it to the laundry or dry cleaning. If this option is not suitable for you for financial costs, then purchase special products for dry cleaning clothes.

Manually wash faux fur this way:

1. Fill the washing container with warm water.
2. Dilute a gentle liquid detergent or neutral conditioner-free hair shampoo.
3. Soak the product for a while, depending on the degree of contamination.
4. Wash by alternately running your hand against the pile and behind the fur.

Stage 4 - Rinse

It is very important to know not only how to wash faux fur, but also how to process it further. Otherwise, the desired result will not work. Given the characteristics of 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 pile fall into place and shine, rinse in cold, slightly acidified with vinegar water.
3. Do not twist the product, squeeze slightly
4. Put a stick or a small bench across the bathtub, pile the processed thing on it so that water drains.

Stage 5 - Drying

Dry faux fur must also be correct. For this:

1. After the main part of the glass, hang the fur product on a strong wooden coat hanger or drip down onto the crossbar.
2. Dry at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
3. To prevent the lining from suffocating, periodically turn the lining outward during drying and then vice versa.

Stage 5 - The Final Touch

1. While the peeled item will dry, the fur must be combed several times in all directions.
2. Leave to dry completely.
3. Shake well, straighten.

Important! If you started a thorough cleaning of outerwear at the end of the season, then be sure to read about how to store a fur coat.

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How to wash light fur?

Before washing faux white fur, pay attention to the presence of yellow spots. They need to be deduced, since against the general background of the purified thing they will still stand out.

There are several simple ways to wash white fur. Choose the one that suits you, taking into account the necessary means and degree of contamination, and follow the instructions provided.

Method 1

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

1. Wet the yellow spot with acid.
2. Lightly brush with a soft brush.
3. Dry it.

Method 2

Use foods such as semolina, starch and crushed chalk; for a better effect, warm them to a warm state.

1. Lay the product on a flat surface so that you can conveniently handle the product.
2. Distribute bleach to all problem areas.
3. Grind the pile with your hands.
4. Shake 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. Soak a sponge in the solution.
3. Walk through the problem areas, moving behind the pile.
4. Air dry.

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

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How to wash natural fur?

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

Method 1

To remove dirt from the fur surface, use a soap solution:

1. Dilute dishwashing detergent in warm water.
2. Spray the product onto the fur.
3. Brush off most of the dirt.
4. Rinse off any remaining product with a damp cloth.
5. Comb dry dried-up fibers.

Method 2

A mixture of ammonia and sodium chloride will help you wash off greasy stains:

1. Prepare the following solution: in 0.5 l of water, mix 3 tbsp. salt and 1 tsp ammonia.
2. Wipe greasy areas with a damp sponge.
3. Work long fur along the way, short against the direction.

Method 3

You can wash and refresh a fur thing using detergents for delicate fabrics:

1. Dilute in 1 liter of warm water 2 tablespoons of the product.
2. Shake until foam.
3. With a stiff brush, apply foam to the fur, wipe along the growth of the pile.
4. Rinse off with a clean, damp cloth.

Method 4

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

1. Place the item to be cleaned on a flat surface.
2. Heat the sand so that you can hold it in your hands.
3. Sprinkle the fur.
4. Grind the entire surface of the product, paying attention to more dirty places.
5. As the sand becomes dirty, change it to a new one.
6. Shake out.

Method 5

You can wash the long-haired fur of the Arctic fox, silver fox and fox using a comb with blunt rare teeth. Be prepared, the preparation itself for cleaning will take some time.

1. Wrap the teeth of the comb with a thin layer of cotton wool.
2. Prepare a 1: 1 solution of medical and ammonia.
3. Soak the comb in the mixture.
4. Comb the fur, in the direction of the pile.
5. Change cotton wool until the pollution disappears.

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How to wash a fur hood?

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

1. Unfasten the collar (edge, hood).
2. Dilute the detergent for washing wool in warm water.
3. Lather.
4. Soak the item to be cleaned for a few minutes so that the detergent dissolves the dirt.
5. Rub lightly.
6. Rinse several times in warm water.
7. Do not wring the product.
8. Hang so that water flows down the pile.
9. Shake off accumulated water periodically.
10. When the hood is dry, comb the pile in different directions.
11. Treat with antistatic agent.

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Now you know all the features of cleaning clothes made of artificial and natural fur, so you can safely do it yourself at home, rather than splurge on dry cleaning. Take care of your things, clean them in time and they will serve you for a long time, which means you will always look stylish and beautiful!