Is fur washed and can you do it yourself without damaging the product? In some cases, yes, if you comply with certain conditions. We offer two ways to wash at home.
It is best to wash the fur by hand.
Expensive products made from natural and artificial fur are handed over to dry cleaning. Do not wash or soak them in the usual way to avoid damage. Washing in water deforms the product and shrinks. This applies to fur coats, short fur coats and vests. Collars, detachable cuffs or edging are allowed to be washed by hand or in the washing machine. Use caution and washing technique for such items.
We offer two ways of how to properly wash such products.
Machine wash faux fur. Use the washing conditions indicated on the product label. If it is not there, then choose a delicate mode with a water temperature not higher than 40 degrees without spinning. Better to do it with your hands. The faux fur product does not stretch, therefore it is dried both in vertical and horizontal positions.
Only wash natural fur by hand according to the following scheme:
- Pour liquid detergent into warm water and whisk well. Use a specialized product or mild hair shampoo. Add 1-2 ml of detergent to 1 liter of water. Shake to form a rich foam.
- Soak the fur in a soapy solution. Do not wrinkle or squeeze the product. Rub the fur lightly.
- Comb gently with a wide-toothed brush.
- Dip the fur in a container of clean water, to which add vinegar. Rinse the product a couple of times. Use cool water for the final rinse. Cold water closes the hair scales and the fur shines after drying.
- Squeeze the fur with your hands, but do not twist it.
- Dry the fur on a horizontal surface so that it does not stretch. Pre-spread a terry towel. Dry your fur indoors, away from heat sources.
- Comb the fur with a hairbrush after it is completely dry.
Wash faux fur in the same way.
Remove stains on the garment with a cleaning compound before washing. Prepare it before washing:
- 1 glass of water;
- 2 tsp fine salt;
- 1 tsp ammonia alcohol.
Mix the components and apply to the dirty areas of the fur. Let the mixture stand for half an hour, and then wash.
That is, it is possible to wash the fur, but observing the conditions described above. For some products, machine wash is suitable, for others it is exclusively hand wash.