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How to clean a muton coat at home?

How to clean a muton coat at home?
Content
  1. How to refresh a product?
  2. Dark fur care
  3. Light fur care
  4. Useful Tips
  5. Can I use a washing machine?

Muton coats are chosen by many representatives of the fair sex - fur products are lightweight and retain heat well. Before you remove the mouton coat for summer storage, it should be put in order so that it takes its original appearance. It is not always possible to hand overcoat to dry cleaning, so you have to cope on their own.

How to refresh a product?

During long-term storage in the closet, outer clothing is covered with dust, small particles of garbage. Before putting on a fur coat, you need to refresh it - for this the product is shaken or the dust is knocked out with a clapper for carpets. You can add freshness to the product using a vacuum cleaner. The device is tuned to minimum power. It is important that the nozzle is clean.otherwise the fur coat will become even more dirty.

A great option for removing dust, fallen fibers - a stiff brush for animal hair or a roller for clothes. It has an adhesive tape that will attract dirt accumulated in the fur.

However, it is equally important to ensure the correct storage of the product, then the problems with further operation will be much less. As a rule, it is recommended to store any outerwear in a case. This will help prevent dust and other contaminants. Useful odor elimination ground coffee. A small jar can be put in a case with a fur coat.

Dark fur care

To clean a fur coat from a muton, you do not need to purchase expensive products - everything you need is present at home at the hostesses. The methods for cleaning items with dark fur are as follows:

  • Vinegar will cope with stubborn stains.It is mixed with alcohol and water in a ratio of 1: 1: 1, after which a brush is dipped into the solution, with which the pile is combed. At the end of the procedure, the fur is blotted dry with a napkin, and for drying the outer clothing is placed on the shoulders.
  • Ammonia will eliminate stubborn pollution. Alcohol is mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 4. A cotton pad is dipped into the solution, squeezed and wiped the surface of the fur coat.
  • The steam generator will help get rid of unpleasant odors, remove small impurities. The product is hung on a coat hanger or sewing mannequin and steamed - the device should work in a gentle mode and not touch the pile.

There is a special brush designed for cleaning fur products. With it, you can quickly remove impurities without spending a lot of time. Before combing the pile, you should wait until the dirt is dry, otherwise it will spread through the entire fur. If the stain is not removed by simple combing, then a weak stain remover solution must be applied to the contaminated area. Vanish. After processing the solution, the pile is re-combed with a brush.

The tool will provide a delicate stain removal, and the fur will become even softer.

Light fur care

A light muton fur coat looks expensive, gives its owner sophistication and charm. Take care of the product at home as follows:

  • A soapy solution is used to remove light impurities. Warm water is poured into the basin, liquid soap is dissolved in it and whipped until foam is formed. It is distributed over the fur and left for some time. After drying, the pile is combed, and the fur coat is placed in a well-ventilated place.
  • Potato starch absorbs any impurities. On a flat hard surface, spread a fur coat and sprinkle it with starch. It is rubbed into the product with massaging movements. When the starch gets dark, the fur coat is shaken. Repeat the action until the starch is no longer dark.
  • Hydrogen peroxide will help eliminate the yellowness of the fur. 1 teaspoon of peroxide is mixed with 3 tablespoons of soda and water, mix thoroughly and apply the solution to the fur by using a clean rag or brush. After a couple of minutes, comb the pile.
  • An effective but also risky method is the cleaning with starch and gasoline. Of these, cabbage is prepared and applied to contaminated areas. The fur is combed to remove the mixture, the fur coat is taken out to fresh air in order to eliminate the smell of gasoline. Before cleaning, gasoline is applied to an invisible part of the product - if an undesirable reaction appears, it is better to abandon this method so as not to spoil the light coat.

Useful Tips

It is not difficult to take care of a muton coat, but you need to adhere to some rules:

  • Do not dry the product with a hair dryer or near heating appliances. The coat should dry naturally on the shoulders in a ventilated area.
  • Do not clean your outer clothing too often, especially if there are no visible dirt. It is best to resort to cleaning once a year.
  • After cleaning the fur coat, the fur is combed with a stiff brush in the direction of growth of the villi to give the same shape and volume.
  • Before processing the product, alcohol and vinegar must be diluted - in their pure form, the substances will have a negative effect on the fur coat.

During the operation of outerwear, not only the fur part is dirty, but also the lining. If it does not come unfastened, then it is wiped with a sponge previously moistened in soapy water and blotted with a napkin.

The detachable lining is washed in a warm solution of soap, rinsed, dried and ironed like regular clothes.

Can I use a washing machine?

Owners of natural muton fur coats often wonder whether it is possible to wash a fur product in a washing machine or not. Doing this is strongly discouraged.Even if you put the delicate washing mode in the machine, then after the procedure the fur coat will begin to molt, the fur will come out, possibly with whole shreds. Automatic washing in the car will cause outerwear will sit in 1-2 sizes. If a large amount of moisture gets on the product, the fur will fade, become stiff, and the fur coat will deform. Processing the product in the washing machine can contribute to the failure of the unit. The fur coat will become heavier under the influence of moisture - the drum of the machine simply cannot cope with such a weight. Therefore, you do not need to risk a household appliance and an expensive fur product.

In more detail about how to clean a mouton coat at home without compromising its appearance, we will describe in the next video.

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