Clean the fur of a mink coat. Dry and wet cleaning of mink fur at home - all options! Removing dirt at home

How to clean a fur coat at home?

As a rule, it is not worth taking a fur coat to dry cleaning with a small amount of dirt. There it can be spoiled, and not all dry cleaners accept fur coats. In fact, you need a little patience and everything can be done with your own hands ...
When should fur be cleaned?
We all know that the service life of fur products is quite long. For example, rabbit fur wears out most quickly and lasts up to 4 years, arctic fox up to 7 years, mink is worn up to 12 years, but beaver and otter fur turned out to be the biggest “long-liver” - it can be worn up to 20 years.

The main signs of product wear:
- dust pollution with plaque;
- loss of color uniformity;
- the presence of particles of debris between the hairs;
- formations in the form of tangled lumps, nodules, clearly cut ends of the hair.

What can not be done with a fur coat at home?
1. Wash fur, wash stains, wet with water and powder or detergent.
2. Dry a fur coat over a fire, heaters, batteries - drying after snow or rain should be in a well-ventilated area, in no case in a draft, away from batteries and heaters!
3. It is strictly forbidden to iron a fur coat! Such advice may seem strange to some, but, based on the practice of dry cleaners, many clients bring them fur coats ironed from the lining side - supposedly, it seemed to the owner of the fur coat that the product was wrinkled, and it would be nice to stroke it - this cannot be done, period! The coat will straighten itself.
How to clean a fur coat from dust at home?
After the warm season, the fur coat may fall with dust - even if you store it in a special case, the fur product is not immune from the penetration of dust microparticles. To rid the fur beauty of dust, you need to gently shake or knock up the fur coat. Some people clean the fur coat from dust with a vacuum cleaner, but we would not recommend doing this - after all, direct air currents are not desirable for fur.

It is very good to clean the fur with a coarse animal brush. Such a metal brush for wool is sold in any pet store - when buying a fur coat, get such an accessory. And comb your beauty a couple of times a month - the fur coat loves care, like a real lady!

Fur cleaning at home.
arctic fox
For care, you need to take a solution ammonia, approximately 1 teaspoon, 3 teaspoons of table salt and 0.5 liters of water. Moisten a cotton swab with the resulting liquid and begin to remove stains with the help of combing. The last step in cleaning fox fur at home is drying the raw fur product.

Mink
Cleaning mink fur at home should bring shine to the furs, this is the first task in working with a mink coat. The shine is lost due to the washing out of the fatty composition - you can introduce a new one in this way: dissolve 100 grams of pork in 1 liter of boiling water, you can fish oil and 10 g of soap. While stirring the ingredients, add up to 12 drops of ammonia, then cool the solution to 35 degrees and apply the emulsion to the fur with a brush.

Rabbit
The initial cleaning of rabbit fur at home is done by combing it out with a comb. Next, they take a swab, richly moistened with acetic acid (5%) or hydrogen peroxide up to 5%, and treat the hair in the direction of fur growth. After the procedure, hydrogen residues are removed from the hair with a damp cotton pad, preventing the leather base from getting wet.

Astrakhan
Yellowed gray astrakhan fur can be lightened with a 3 or 5 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water) with the addition of a few drops of ammonia.

beaver, otter
Beaver, otter, mole fur products are cleaned with dry hot sand. Lay the product with the fur up on the table, sprinkle with sand and wipe with the palm of your hand. Dirty sand shake off, pour clean again. Do this until the product is completely clean.

Detailed instructions for cleaning fur coats at home

1. The fur coat must first be carefully, but not too hard, knocked out, and then cleaned with a brush moistened with gasoline. White furs, so that they do not turn yellow, are wiped with a solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water). Furs that have already turned yellow are cleaned with a more concentrated solution, but only on the top of the wool, so as not to damage the mezra.

2. If the fur is wrinkled, wipe it with a damp sponge so that the villi get wet. Then comb the fur in the direction of the pile and hang to dry. When dry, knock out.

3. Sheepskin coat can be cleaned with soapy water with the addition of ammonia, while changing the water more often. We buy ammonia in a pharmacy and dilute it with water in a ratio of 1: 5. Dip a cotton swab into this solution and clean the greasy area. Then we wipe it with a sponge dipped in another solution - water with vinegar (1 tsp vinegar per liter of water). Now we will very well blot the moisture with a dry gauze cloth and dry it at room temperature.

When the sheepskin coat is completely dry, rub the surface with a white school eraser or the finest sandpaper. Well, you already know how to clean the fur. And The final stage- properly wipe the whole thing with a rubber brush for suede, and it will become as good as new!

4. Don't throw away potato peels. Rinse them under running water, pass through a meat grinder with a thick mesh and add a little ammonia. This mixture can clean old fur, carpet, stale suede. Apply the mixture to the soiled area and rub it with a brush, then rinse and rub the item well. After cleaning, you need to dry at room temperature, leveling the thing well.

5. If light fur is heavily soiled, it is cleaned with starch and gasoline. Starch is kneaded with refined gasoline (aviation - former name, sold in hardware stores). The fur is wiped with this gruel, and allowed to dry. Then the fur product is shaken out. For safety reasons, work is carried out on the balcony.

P.S. Purified gasoline degreases the mezdra (skin) of the fur, thus prolonging the life of your fur coat.

If you have problems with buying refined gasoline, try contacting watch shops (I was sold 1.5 liters for 100 rubles in 2010 (author's comment)
6. To restore the softness of a somewhat coarsened fur, a fur coat will need: egg yolk, vaseline oil and glycerin. Rub the yolk with 1 tbsp. spoon of vaseline, add 0.5 liters of warm water.
With the resulting composition, wipe the leather base of the fur, dry, knead and pull in different directions.

7. Sometimes it is possible to restore elasticity to the fur coat by wetting the leather base with glycerin diluted with clean water.

8. You can fix the coarsened core of the fur at home in the following way. First, moisten the mezdra with a solution of vinegar essence (2 tablespoons of table salt per 1 liter of water), knead it and carefully stretch the fur thing in different directions. Repeat this procedure 2-3 times with intervals of 2-3 hours, then dry the thing in a stretched form, knead again and grease with a fat emulsion (100 g castor oil and 15-20 drops of ammonia per 1 liter of warm water). Then keep the thing folded (mezdra to mezdra) for 3-4 hours, and then unfold it and dry it again.

9. A greasy stain from light fur can be removed with a solution of ammonia (1 teaspoon), table salt (3 teaspoons) and water (0.5 liters).

10. Beautiful and Lasting Glitter:
* Gently (in rubber gloves) lightly rub the fur with a cloth moistened with vinegar essence.
* Grind to a powdered state of the kernel walnuts, tie the nut powder in doubled gauze and wipe the fur (along the hair) with this swab. Having absorbed nut oil, a fur coat, and other fur products, will acquire a beautiful and lasting shine.

11. Things from faux fur it is recommended to treat it with aerosol antistatic agents from time to time: they protect the fur from pollution, as they remove electrostatic charges, due to which various dust particles and motes are attracted to the fur.

12. You can clean faux fur if you prepare a soapy solution (2-3 tablespoons of detergent for synthetic fabrics per 1 liter of water), beat the foam and, taking it on a brush, wipe the fur along the pile, then remove the remaining foam from the fur slightly dampened cotton cloth.

Dark fur - bran and nuts

To bring the fur coat “to mind”, we need ordinary bran (you can buy it at a pharmacy - they are sold as a dietary supplement) and half a glass of walnut kernels. We heat the bran in the oven or microwave to 60-70 degrees (this is quite hot to the touch). Now we will gently rub them into the fur, simulating washing, until the bran collects all the dirt. Now grind the nuts in a coffee grinder and tie the powder into doubled gauze. With this swab we wipe the fur along the pile. Walnut oil nourishes the hairs, and they will have a lively, spectacular gloss for a long time. In conclusion, comb the coat with a natural bristle brush.
Light fur - starch and brush

Folk advice says: in order to clean light-colored fur from dirt, it is necessary to use starch and semolina, sprinkle a fur coat with these contents, and then comb it out well.

Alcohol solutions, a mixture of vinegar and water, hydrogen peroxide - all these substances may help to eliminate greasy and dirty stains from natural fur coats, but their use is associated with a huge risk! If the proportions are too "vigorous", if such a solution gets on the core, and not on the pile, if the fur coat is far from new, then the product may be seriously damaged.

We offer two ways to clean light fur at home:

Method number 1. Most best friend for a white coat or hat - starch. We pour it, without sparing, directly into the fur, gently knead and rub until the powder collects dirt. Then the coat should be well shaken and combed. If the starch from the fur spills out frankly gray, the procedure must be repeated.

To clean a very dirty white sheepskin or zigeyka (usually on the sleeves and hem of a sheepskin coat), we rub the same starch into the fur. Then, from the spray gun, we abundantly spray the edge with a solution washing powder and smear the resulting mass with your hands all over the wool. When the "dough" dries, brush it off, shake it well and comb it with a slicker brush.

Method number 2. You can clean dirty fur at home in the following way: first pour the pile of fur with an adsorbent that absorbs dirt. Rye or wheat bran, dry sifted sawdust (only hardwood) are suitable as an adsorbent. If the fur is light, then you can use dry starch, potato flour or semolina. The fur sprinkled with the adsorbent should be carefully rubbed between the palms so that the dirt passes to the adsorbent, and then shake off the adsorbent and carefully clean the fur with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

In most cases, we still recommend contacting a professional dry cleaner who specializes in fur treatment.
Remember! Fur cleaning at home is possible only if it is not too dirty!
fur storage

* Before laying fur items for summer storage, they must be dried in a draft indoors or outdoors in the shade. After drying, the fur thing must be carefully knocked out and shaken.
* Summer fur coats and a coat with fur collars best stored in bags thick paper or in plastic bags with an anti-moth agent inside (there must be air in the plastic bag, otherwise the fur will deteriorate). So that the fur does not wrinkle during storage, these bags and covers should not be put in the chest, but hung (not closely) in the closet.
* Since light fur turns yellow from light, products from it should be stored in bags made of thick fabric or dark thick paper.
* Do not hang things made of dyed and undyed fur next to each other - undyed fur will be dyed.
* You can not hang a fur coat against a whitewashed wall, as lime spoils the fur.
* If the fur coat is wrinkled, it must be wiped with a damp sponge, and when the villi become wet, dry the fur coat and shake it properly.
* Hats are best stored in boxes or at least in linen or paper bags or bags. At the same time, fur garments should be stored separately from felt and woolen ones.

What should you protect your fur coat from, so that you don’t clean it at home later?

1. Straight Sun rays. Natural fur does not like bright, especially artificial light. Many products spoil, already being in the window. You could see yellowish fur coats in the salons, which, in fact, should be milky or snow-white tones.

2. Harmful insects. Leather beetles, as well as moths - they are very fond of fur products, especially those that have been hanging in the closet for a long time and have not been remembered for a long time. You can save a fur coat from these pests with the help of proper storage in perforated cases, and be sure to put a bag of lavender next to it.

3. Perfumes and cosmetics. With foundation and perfume, you must be extremely careful. You need to apply perfume in advance, and put on a fur coat only after it is completely dry. Tone cream on the face is also dangerous - it is better to put on a scarf or scarf around the neck, which will become a kind of protective layer between the fur coat and the skin of the face covered with tone.

4. Accessories made of suede and nobuk. If your bag is made of such materials, make sure that it does not touch, let alone rub against fur, especially light-colored. The fur coat can be painted in the color of the bag after such "communication".


To clean mink coat, it is necessary to correctly determine the method of cleaning, this will help to avoid damage and restore the natural shine of the mink. Important points of choice are the type of pollution and the color of the fur.

The loss of color and attractiveness occurs as a result of the accumulation of dust and small debris among the villi, as well as the appearance of other types of pollution. Their detection indicates the need for cleaning.

From dirt

The easiest way to remove dirt from a mink coat is dry cleaning. First, the product must be hung on a coat hanger and dried thoroughly at room temperature. In this case, the use of heaters is not recommended, it will only worsen the situation. When the fur is dry, you need to arm yourself with a special brush and comb it in the direction of the pile. After the final shaking, the fur coat will be rid of dirt and will take on its former appearance. If you are concerned about dust and unpleasant odors, you can use semolina:

  • the product is laid out on a flat surface;
  • sprinkle generously with cereals;
  • then carefully wipe with a brush;
  • leave for a quarter of an hour and finally shake.

From more difficult spots removed by wet cleaning with soapy water. shavings laundry soap dilute with a little water and mix until smooth. Alternatively, a thick detergent can be used. The sequence of actions is as follows:

  • moisten the brush in the solution;
  • wipe contaminated places;
  • remove the remains of the product with a dry cloth.

After the cleaning procedure, the mink coat will need to be dried and combed along the pile. In addition to ordinary dirt, this method will be effective on traces of juice, coffee and tea stains.

From fat

When greasy spots on a mink coat, talc or starch will be an effective remedy. They absorb fat well, with skillful use completely remove its traces, and help with odors. The procedure is recommended to be carried out with rubber gloves:

  • the fur coat must be laid out on a horizontal surface;
  • sprinkle talc on all grease stains;
  • lightly rub the product in places of contamination;
  • then shake off the powder and comb the fur.

When using starch, you should be especially careful, carefully clean it after cleaning. Otherwise, when moistened, it will further damage the fur.

In difficult cases, you can use more radical methods:

  • a solution of 6% vinegar, medical alcohol and water is mixed in equal proportions and applied with a brush or sponge for half an hour;
  • with a cotton pad moistened with ammonia mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 2 with the addition of a teaspoon of salt, the fur is treated along the pile;
  • purified gasoline, using a cotton swab, disc or cloth, is applied to the stain until completely removed.

After such cleaning of the fur, the mink coat should be wiped with a dry and clean cloth. Remaining odors are removed by ventilation. Vinegar, alcohol or gasoline can negatively affect the condition of the fur, so it's best to test the reaction in inconspicuous areas first.

From yellowness

The main cause of yellowness is sunburn, another factor is the abuse of essential oils and perfumes. There are several simple and affordable ways to help get rid of this defect.


For white color sprinkling with hot wheat bran is used:

  • bran is preheated in a saucepan with constant stirring;
  • clothes are evenly laid out on a horizontal surface with the pile up;
  • then sprinkled with hot bran and brushed.
  • the ingredients are mixed until a thick, homogeneous slurry;
  • the mixture is applied to the site of contamination;
  • after drying, the product is swept away with a brush, the fur is combed along the pile.

Another method involves mixing gasoline with sawdust, the mixture is used in a similar way.

Many small spots on a mink coat are cleaned with a mixture of shampoo, soap and powder, which should not contain dyes:

  • the components must be mixed in equal proportions;
  • spread the product on a flat surface;
  • apply the solution to a soft sponge and gently clean the pile;
  • after removing stains, the fur must be combed with a special brush.


You can quickly remove yellowness with a solution of ammonia and peroxide: add a teaspoon of peroxide and a few drops of ammonia to a glass of water. The moistened cotton wool is inserted into a wide comb and the product is cleaned by combing along the pile.

by color

It is necessary to select products for the care of a mink coat, especially at home, taking into account the color of the product. Solutions that successfully clean dark-colored fur can be harmful.

White (light)

This extremely easily soiled product must be cleaned with dye-free formulations. For this purpose, dry cleaning with talc or powder is suitable, and also wet, if you take solutions based on peroxide or ammonia.

  1. The fur coat is laid out on the table, the places of contamination are moderately sprinkled with talc or powder, after a few hours the product is removed along with the dirt, then the pile is combed.
  2. A tablespoon of peroxide is diluted in a liter of water, a moistened and wrung out cotton pad is cleaned, with a long fur movement along the pile, with a short one - against.
  3. A tablespoon of ammonia and three of the same spoons of salt are dissolved in 1 - 2 liters of water and the fur is cleaned in a similar way, after drying, combing is performed.


When using peroxide or ammonia, do not allow the solution to get on the base, this can lead to a mink coat and the impossibility of further wearing it.

blue

You can restore color, remove stains from a fur coat of blue shades with the help of blue. The product must be mixed with water until a light blue tint is obtained. Gently work the pile with a dampened sponge, dry it, then comb it.

Black

Most of the above methods are suitable for removing stains and other dirt from a black mink coat. However, to restore shine, the most effective recipe will be using bran and walnuts. First, cleaning is performed with bran heated to 65 ° C, until all contaminants are completely eliminated. After that, the walnut grains are crushed to a state of flour, tied in a gauze bag and the pile is treated with it from root to tip. The oil released by the nut will give the product its original shine.


How to dry clean a mink coat

If you have any doubts about the effectiveness and safety of self-care methods for mink, it is better to contact a dry cleaner. Professional cleaning of such a fur coat is performed in two ways.

  1. Treatment with a special organic solution.
  2. Deboning with sawdust or organic granules. This will get rid of stains, yellowness, remove scuffs on a mink coat with minimal risk of damage.

In order to insure yourself against marriage and the appearance of defects, you need to describe in detail the condition of the product in the service contract, indicate the pollution that needs to be eliminated.

Mink hat cleaning

For a mink hat, most of the listed methods are suitable. But the most effective and safest will be cleaning with shampoo for fur products:

  • a small amount of shampoo is poured into the basin;
  • pour water, foaming the composition with a shower head;
  • a sponge dipped in foam is used to clean the fur;
  • Remove excess foam with a clean and slightly damp sponge.

As an alternative to a special shampoo, you can use shampoos for woolen products or liquid soap.


Questions and answers

Is it possible to clean a fur coat with carpet and upholstery cleaners?

The listed compounds are only suitable for artificial fur, its natural counterpart is too sensitive. It is better to do with other means with a more delicate effect.

Why is it better not to use semolina when cleaning a mink coat?

Semolina is a good abrasive substance of natural origin, so it is recommended for mink care. However, with such cleaning, care should be taken to remove each grain. The remains of cereals can become sour under the influence of moisture and damage the condition of the fur.

Is it possible to steam the fur if it is broken?

Wrinkled fur is a common occurrence, usually the result of long and careless storage. It is better to try to correct the defect in a natural way, that is, let the product sag, then comb it with a special brush. But, if this does not help, you can use steam treatment, while the pile should not be allowed to get wet, the distance to the source of steam should be at least half a meter.

Ways to clean fur coats at home.

After a long winter, fur products are placed in a closet for a long time, where they will hang until the next season. That is why after wearing, before hanging your favorite little thing for storage, it should be cleaned. How to do this, we will tell further.

There are many ways to clean fur products. Of course, the easiest option is to give the coat to the dry cleaner. But it is quite expensive and thus it is possible to spoil the product.

Fur cleaning methods:

  • Lemon juice. To do this, dilute lemon juice with water in a bowl in a ratio of 1:10. After that, the product is wiped with a sponge dipped in the solution. After that, the product is dried and the fur is combed out.
  • Knockout. This is a way to help remove dust. To do this, the product is wrapped in a white sheet with the pile down and knocked out.
  • Starch. Starch is applied to the product. After the fur coat hangs for a day, the flour is combed out. Immediately in the direction of hair growth, and then against it.

Now fur cleaner can be purchased at any store. household chemicals. These are basically sprayers that are very convenient to apply to the fur. After that, the product is applied and left for several minutes to absorb. Next, the fur is combed out. Basically, these funds contain essential oils and animal fats. They restore shine and make products beautiful.

Overview of fur cleaners:

  • INSAF. One of the most popular tools. It prevents the appearance of tangles, as well as knocking down the undercoat. Quickly copes with greasiness and fat.
  • LIVAL LICKER CONZ. Allows you to quickly put the fur coat in order. There are substances with a coloring effect. It contains vegetable essential oils that add shine.
  • FUR FRESH SALAMANDER. A popular tool with which you can return the shine to the product and get rid of tangles. Colors the pile.
  • TERRE DE SOMMIERES POWDER. This substance is best used for targeted cleaning. This is a powder that will help get rid of stains. It is rubbed into the fur, and then shaken off.
  • ULTRA FINISH MILK. The substance is intended for cleaning fur products of any color. Returns shine and prevents lint from sticking together.


How to clean a mink coat after winter with alcohol, champagne vodka?

This product is more suitable for cleaning dark fur products. The procedure is quite simple. It is necessary to mix vinegar, vodka and water in equal quantities. After that, a towel or soft brush is saturated with liquid and applied to the product in the direction of hair growth. Next, the product is dried and combed out again. This allows you to remove excess fat and add shine to the product.



Cleaning a mink coat with talcum powder from vomiting

Talc is an excellent fur cleaner. Its action is based on adsorption abilities. This substance is ideal for removing grease and adding shine.

Instruction:

  • Remove vomit with a damp cloth
  • Lay the product on the floor and sprinkle the soiled and greasy places with talc
  • Rub the powder clockwise, shake off the talcum powder little by little
  • After that, add a new portion and rub again
  • Comb out the talcum powder and shake off the product well.


Cleaning a mink coat with ammonia from milk

There are two ways to clean products with ammonia:

  • Alcohol and ammonia. Substances are mixed in equal quantities. The sponge is wetted with the resulting liquid and applied to the fur. Next, the product is dried and combed out.
  • Ammonium chloride, salt and water. It is necessary to add 40 ml of ammonia and 20 g of salt to 500 ml of water. After that, the mixture is shaken and applied to the fur. After that, the product is dried and combed out.


This is one of the easiest and most affordable options.

Instruction:

  • Add a spoonful of shampoo to warm water and beat until foamy
  • Apply some foam to the sponge and in a circular motion rub into the fur
  • Hang the product on a hanger and wipe with a damp cloth
  • Let dry and brush through


Cleaning a mink coat with hydrogen peroxide

This option is more suitable for cleaning a white fur coat, as light spots may appear on dark fur. You can learn more about cleaning with peroxide in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat with hydrogen peroxide

Cleaning a mink coat with vinegar from gasoline

The product is suitable for cleaning dark and light fur.

Instruction:

  • Apply vinegar to the swab and wipe the product with it in the direction of growth of the pile
  • Hang on hanger and let dry
  • After that, the cotton wool is impregnated with glycerin and the entire pile is also wiped.
  • Hang the product on the balcony and let it ventilate
  • Comb out


With the help of semolina, it will be possible not only to remove dirt, but also to give the product shine. For cleaning, the fur is sprinkled with grits. After that, you need to rub the product a little, as during washing. After that, carefully shake off the fur and comb it with a soft brush.



Is it possible and how to clean a mink coat with flour?

How to clean a mink coat with flour can be seen in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat with flour

The main task of caring for a mink coat is to give it shine. To do this, you can use a mixture of lard, water and ammonia.

Instruction:

  • Dissolve 100 g of rendered pork fat in a liter of boiling water
  • Enter 2 ml of ammonia and shake the mixture
  • Pour it into a spray bottle and shake the bottle several times
  • Apply a solution to the entire fur coat and hang the product on the balcony
  • Let the product dry and comb it


One of the most better ways cleaning white fur coats is hydrogen peroxide or sawdust with gasoline.

Instruction:

  • Pour the sawdust with refined gasoline and wring it out
  • Lay the fur coat on the table and sprinkle it with wet sawdust
  • Leave the sawdust to dry completely, shake off the product
  • Thoroughly remove detergent residue with a brush


How and how to clean a sheared mink coat?

Cleaning a sheared mink is quite simple. More details in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning sheared mink

How to clean or wash the lining of a mink coat from dirt?

If there is little dirt, then the product is dried, and then the dry dirt is cleaned with a brush.

There are two options for cleaning the lining:

  • Rip off the lining. After that, the lining is washed in the machine on a delicate wash cycle. After drying, the fabric is ironed, sewn to the fur coat again.
  • Without steaming. In this case, there is no need to steam the lining. Prepare a soapy solution and apply it to the lining. Try to keep the inner layer of the fur coat from getting wet. Rinse everything afterwards wet wipe and pat dry with a clean, white towel. Hang on hangers and let dry.


There are many rules for caring for a mink coat.

What not to do:

  • Wash a fur coat by dipping it completely in water
  • Dry near the radiator or fireplaces
  • Use an iron or hair dryer to dry
  • Light fur coats cannot be cleaned with tea leaves
  • Dark fur should not be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide


As you can see, cleaning a natural fur coat is quite simple. All it takes is a little time and patience.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat at home

How to clean mink fur at home is of interest to all the happy owners of products made from this beautiful soft material. Fur coats, collars and hats made of mink are quite expensive, which is why it is so important to save them. original view. At proper care and storage, a mink can serve its mistress up to 12 years, or even more.

1 Safety precautions during cleaning and storage

The key to beauty and safety mink fur is the strict observance of certain rules.

The first thing to remember after buying products is that natural fur does not like exposure to moisture and hot air. Therefore, it is extremely important not to wear a mink in rainy and foggy weather. It is best to use such products in cold weather. However, if the fur is still wet, it must not be dried near open sources of fire, near heating appliances, using a hot stream of air from a hair dryer.

Mink cleaning and storage

The affected fur coat should be hung on wide coat hangers, all buttons fastened and left to dry at room temperature in a well-ventilated area. If wet mink hat, for drying, you need to use a special mannequin or an inverted jar on which the product is put on. This method will help keep the shape of the hat. If the removable collar gets wet, it is spread out on a flat surface, giving it a natural shape.

2 Cleaning mink products outside

There are several types of cleaning mink fur. Which one to use depends on the type of pollution to be dealt with.

To check if a mink needs preventive cleaning, you need to carefully look at appearance things. Dusty and clogged mink fur looks dull, after mechanical impact it does not return to its original state, the villi look broken and unnatural. To return things to their original form, dry cleaning is used.

For starters, you can use regular potato starch. The mink product is spread on a flat surface, carefully smoothed. Then the entire surface is abundantly sprinkled with starch and the fur is treated, simulating the movements of washing with hands for a minute or two. The starch is then shaken off. If the powder has darkened, the procedure is repeated until it remains white. This process will remove all the dust from the villi, restore their shine. At the end, it is recommended to comb the fur coat or hat with a brush with blunt ends according to the growth of the pile, thus getting rid of the remnants of starch and straightening it. An alternative to starch can be semolina or heated wheat bran, and the process for using them is similar to starch.

For tougher stains, wet cleaning is used. The main thing to know is that cleaning should be carried out only after the fur is completely dry and has been brushed with a soft brush according to the growth of the pile.

Cleaning mink products outside

If the hem of the fur coat is soiled with wet dirt or a stain of any type has been planted, you should use a soapy solution. It is prepared from warm water and shampoo, then whipped into a high lather. It is she who is cleaning, applying the substance to problem areas with a soft brush or napkin. After that, the fur is once again treated with clean, damp water, and the product is dried at room temperature.

A mixture of sawdust and alcohol-containing liquids copes well with pollution. This mass is applied to dirt, left to dry completely, and then removed with a comb or a special brush.

3 Mink restoration

Even if you take care of the thing and wear it very carefully, over time, the fur can still lose its original luster, and the white mink can turn yellow. Do not be upset - and such problems can be successfully dealt with.

Mink restoration

To restore the shine of mink fur at home, use a 5% solution of vinegar. It is applied with a spray gun at a sufficiently large distance so that moisture does not get on the core. Otherwise, the base of the pile will be broken, bald spots may appear. Replace acetic acid can lemon juice. The fur is then allowed to dry and combed.

If white fur lost its original appearance and acquired a yellowish or grayish tint, a 5% solution is prepared from warm water and hydrogen peroxide. An evenly spread item is cleaned with cotton pads dipped in such a liquid. You need to work carefully, often changing discs and be sure to wring out. It is necessary to influence the pile in the direction of its growth.

Mink coat

A frequent problem of loss of luster can be storage of the product at elevated temperatures, due to which the fur loses its natural fat. This is also accompanied by a crease of the villi, their loss of elasticity. To bring such a mink back to life, a solution is prepared from 100 g of liquid fish or pork fat, 1 liter of boiling water and 100 g of soap. After complete dissolution of the components, the liquid is cooled to room temperature and 12 drops of ammonia are added. The solution is applied to the fur, it must be washed off. After drying, the pile is combed.

The consequences of improper storage can be hardening and deformation of the core. This problem is solved by applying a solution of glycerin to the damaged areas. If cracks and holes appear, they are lightly pulled together with thin threads, and a fabric patch is glued over them, which can be purchased at any pharmacy.

4 How to clean the lining

Having things made of mink fur, you need to know how to clean the lining of such products. Indeed, over time, in places of contact with the body, the fabric is saturated with sweat, especially for hats, and an unpleasant odor appears. The fur hem also suffers greatly from dirt and dust.

You can try to clean the lining of a fur coat with soapy water and a sponge. First, the dirt is carefully and very carefully washed so as not to wet the fur layer. Then the material is wiped with a clean damp cloth and finished with a dry cotton cloth. After that, the whole product is dried at room temperature.

But it is best to first remove the lining, repel it with scissors or a blade. After separation, the fabric is washed by hand in warm soapy water or using a delicate wash in an automatic machine. After complete drying, the lining fabric is ironed and sewn into place. Damaged material can be repaired or replaced with new material using the old lining as a template.

Cleaning lining fabric mink fur hats should also be made with a preliminary removal. Before this, it is important to mark the place of fastening with threads so that in the future there will be no problems with sewing the inside into place. The ripped fabric is washed, if necessary, a new one is sewn, steamed and sewn in place. It is important to keep the proportions exactly and use exactly the same type of fabric, otherwise there is a risk that over time the lining will deform and the hat will completely lose its appearance.

Clothing has an unpleasant feature of getting dirty during wear. When it comes to T-shirts or trousers, they are easier to clean than, for example, a mink coat. All fur products require careful care and certain precautions. Mink is not as easy to clean as it might seem at first glance. At the slightest non-compliance with the instructions, there is a risk of irreparably spoiling the product.

Mink cleaning with sawdust

If we talk about manufacturing enterprises, mink products are cleaned with sawdust there. The method is effective, so take a closer look at it first.

  1. You will need, respectively, sawdust and medical alcohol. Sawdust is best purchased at pet stores, they should be from oak, aspen, maple or linden.
  2. Prepare a container, send sawdust into it and pour alcohol over it. From some sources you can find out that gasoline is suitable for filling. But after it, the unpleasant smell will remain for a long time.
  3. Mix sawdust with alcohol. Lay the fur product on a table or other flat surface. Sprinkle with the prepared composition.
  4. Gently start kneading the fur with your hands so that during the manipulation the wood absorbs all the dirt. Then shake out the fur coat, comb it with a special brush for fur products.

Shampooing mink

Often, stains appear on fur products that must be eliminated first. In this case, sawdust will not help, a drastic approach is required.

  1. Choose a shampoo with maximum hydration so that the product does not dry out the skin of the product. Prepare a bowl of water at room temperature or bring the liquid to a maximum of 30 degrees.
  2. Pour in a capful of shampoo and mix with your hands. It is important to get a dense foam. Take the second container, fill it with clean (soft) water without impurities.
  3. Spread a fur coat on a flat surface, arm yourself with a sponge. Dip it in the solution and walk over the area of ​​the fur product that needs cleaning.
  4. Do not wet the fur too much, so that later the fur coat does not become too wet. Try not to touch the leather part at all.
  5. After wiping, walk with a clean cloth dipped in warm water. Then get rid of the moisture on the fur coat using a paper towel or napkins.
  6. Finally, comb the fur with a thin comb or a special brush for clothes. Leave the coat to dry on a coat hanger in a well-ventilated area.

Mink cleaning with sand

The method is environmentally friendly and safe. To clean a mink coat, follow the instructions.

  1. Gather river sand, then rinse it several times under the tap. Additionally, pour boiling water over, let excess moisture drain.
  2. Prepare a frying pan, put all the sand in it and heat over a fire to a temperature between medium and high.
  3. Spread a mink coat on a flat surface, sprinkle with warm sand. Touch only the dirtiest parts of the product.
  4. Wait until the sand reaches room temperature. Then shake the fur coat and comb it.

At home, you can clean a mink coat with ordinary powder, or talcum powder. The composition is famous for its ability to absorb excess dirt and grease. Especially effective way will be white for a mink.

  1. Before starting work, arm yourself with thin medical gloves. Select flat surface and spread a fur product on it.
  2. Sift the talcum powder, then sprinkle it all over the fur coat with contaminated areas. No need to lay out the powder, as they say, with a slide. Just work the pile carefully.
  3. When the powder covers the entire fur coat, begin to slowly rub it into the surface. After that, take the product to fresh air and shake gently.
  4. You can additionally work out the little thing with a hairdryer using cold air. So the powder is quickly blown out of the cavity of the product. Comb your coat at the end.
  5. Talc can be bought at a pharmacy. But if you do not have such an opportunity, use ordinary corn or potato starch. The processing technology is identical. The main thing is to comb the fur coat well at the end.

Mink cleaning with semolina

Manka belongs to those inexpensive products food, which are also widely used in everyday life. Choose a quality composition and follow the instructions.

  1. Semolina returns shine to the fur coat and perfectly absorbs dirt. To begin manipulation, select a flat surface and spread the product.
  2. Semolina copes with dirt on pockets, collar, cuffs. It also removes the yellowness that often appears on white furs.
  3. Sprinkle the contaminated areas with dry semolina and rub gently with your hands without strong pressure. After that, shake out the wardrobe item well and comb the fur coat.

How to clean a mink coat from stains

All of the above methods, with the exception of shampooing, refer to dry processing. To remove stubborn dirt from the surface of the fur product, you will have to resort to a wet method.

soap solution

  1. Pour water at a temperature of 30 degrees into the basin, add a little baby shampoo or liquid soap. Whisk into foam.
  2. Spread the mink product on the table, dip the sponge into the solution and walk through the polluted places.
  3. Do not wet the leather part, so as not to provoke dampness. After cleaning, treat the fur coat with a damp clean cloth, comb the fur.

table vinegar

  1. The solution is used to add shine to white and dark fur products. Arm yourself with vinegar concentration not higher than 6%. Soak a cotton pad in it and squeeze it out.
  2. Spread the thing on the table, carefully walk over the spot with the stain. If the fur is short, move against its height. For long movements are carried out by growth.
  3. In order not to harm your favorite product, be sure to squeeze the cotton pad. Vinegar should not penetrate the skin of the fur coat.

Gasoline for lighters

  1. Gasoline for refueling lighters is considered the cleanest, therefore it is suitable for removing difficult contaminants from a fur product. This option is only suitable for dark fur coats.
  2. Dampen the clothes brush, then comb through the garment. Do not exert strong mechanical impact, move with a “light hand”.
  3. At the end, leave the coat on fresh air for ventilation. Most importantly, avoid exposure to direct UV rays. Otherwise, stains will appear on things.

Cleaning the lining of a mink coat

  1. Often, after the season of wearing a fur coat, the fur remains almost clean, which cannot be said about the lining. To carry out the manipulation with maximum benefit, it is recommended to unpick the fabric. Use a special tool, do not damage the product.
  2. After a carefully performed manipulation, wash the fabric. Determine the type of lining in advance and set the appropriate mode to washing machine. If the fabric is polyester or silk, the temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
  3. If the lining is made of cotton, the temperature may be higher. After washing, the product must be rinsed thoroughly. This way you can avoid streaks when drying. After the last step, iron the fabric well and carefully sew it back onto the fur coat.
  4. Not everyone dares to take such a responsible step. If you doubt that you can sew a quality lining, clean it on a fur coat. Keep in mind that in this case, the manipulation must be carried out with extreme caution. In no case should you wet the bottom of the fur coat.
  5. To thoroughly clean the lining, it is recommended to soak the sponge with foam and distribute the soap composition over the inside of the fur coat. Next, the fabric must be cleaned with a clothes brush. Soap solution is removed with a damp sponge. After that, blot the lining with a cloth.
  6. Hang your coat on a hanger suitable place temperature must be at room temperature. Keep in mind that there should not be high humidity in the room. It's no secret that in wet weather in winter the fur coat gets dirty from the bottom most of all, so it is recommended to sew an additional lining in advance.

Precautionary measures

In order not to spoil expensive item, it is important to follow simple recommendations.

  1. Remember, the fur coat can not be washed in any case. As a result, the fur is irrevocably deformed and deteriorated.
  2. Do not try to dry the product near radiators, open flames and heaters. The fur also deteriorates.
  3. If you find yourself in adverse weather conditions and the fur coat gets wet, hang it on a hanger. Dry the product in a room at natural temperature.
  4. Do not try to iron the fur, even at the lowest temperature. In any case, you will not be able to get rid of strong wrinkles without consequences.
  5. It is strictly forbidden to store the product folded. If this has already happened, hang the fur coat on a hanger. After a while, it should stretch.

  1. Clean the fur only as needed. Look at the degree of contamination of the product. From frequent dry cleaning, the pile loses its original structure and begins to crumble. Get in the habit of using the services of professionals.
  2. On average, mink coats can withstand up to 5 dry cleanings. It is forbidden to keep a fur coat in plastic bags. Such material strongly electrifies the pile. In addition, the fur deteriorates due to lack of oxygen.
  3. Every time you leave an item for long-term storage in a special room, make sure that there are no pests. So that the fur coat does not suffer from various insects, it is recommended to treat the room with special means.
  4. In the people's councils in the fight against pests, a simple newspaper has proven itself well. Stuff your sleeves with paper, printing ink repels insects (moths). In addition, the fur coat will save good shape. It is forbidden to store other fur items nearby.
  5. Remember that fur products perfectly absorb various odors. Therefore, before storage, the room must be thoroughly ventilated. In the room you can put a special bag with pleasant incense.
  6. It is forbidden to spray perfume on a fur coat; cosmetic products often leave stains. The latter cannot be removed even with the help of dry cleaning. Do not try to constantly carry a bag on your arm or shoulder. In this place, soon the fur will simply be erased.

If the mink fur coat is not too dirty, resort to dry cleaning methods. In this case, semolina, fragrance-free talc, hot sand are suitable. To remove complex contaminants, you will need complex artillery in the form of gasoline for refueling lighters, vinegar solution, shampoo with water. Be sure to observe safety precautions when working with a fur product.

Video: cleaning a white mink coat