Since winter is now, a very relevant topic at the moment is how to clean a wool coat. In this article we will try to tell and give a clear answer, share some tips on how to clean your coat at home.
Much depends on the quality of the material from which the coat is sewn. There are quite a few ways. In this text we will try to tell you the most proven methods that are truly effective in cleaning a wool coat.
Woolen and Wool Blend Coat Care
Many of us in the closet will find such a model of wool, which after some time loses its presentability due to spools or dirt.
According to the rules, it is recommended to wash the wool coat once or twice a year.
If you accidentally spot a spot, immediately need to remove it. Spools, hair, threads that are going into lumps, it is advisable to clean several times a week.
Dry cleaning methods
At home, cleaning is most often dry, as it is more convenient and faster. You can use a brush or a roller with a flypaper. The brush must be gentle so as not to damage the surface of the fabric.
However, if you still decide to wash, Be sure to study the shortcut. So it will immediately be clear whether this coat can be wet cleaned or not. If not, then it is better to pass it to dry cleaning, and the problem will be solved.
For convenient cleaning of the product, hang it on a hanger and brush it over. Instantly all the strings and spools will be Velcro. If desired, before cleaning, you can wet the brush or roller with water, this will improve the process of getting rid of collected dirt.
Look at the coat - if there are spots, it is advisable to remove them immediately, since over time it will be more difficult or even impossible. Detected stains should be cleaned from the edges to the center, so there will be no traces of wiping.
After cleaning, leave the coat on the shoulders so that the fabric dries and regains its freshness. It is advisable to keep outer clean clothes in special covers. Thus, the thing will last longer and will always look great.
There is not always time to wash the product, but there is the opportunity to clean clothes with dry methods. To do this, you need:
- Arrange the product vertically on the shoulders;
- To clean with a roller with Velcro, then walk with a brush towards the villi;
- The stain can be treated with soapy water. Soap can be liquid or solid, if it is solid, grate it and dilute with clean water. The proportions are as follows: mix a spoonful of soap in one liter of water and mix well until a foam is obtained. After applying this solution to the stain itself, if it is difficult to remove, leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse after;
- Grease stains can be removed with starch, gasoline or talcum powder;
- A fresh stain from food is easily eliminated with vinegar and alcohol;
- A white coat will save salt and ammonia;
- An indelible stain can be removed with a special wool product that can be easily purchased at a store;
- Airing will greatly help in cleaning the product. For example, you can get rid of the unpleasant smell of sweat. Hang the coat on a hanger and take it to the balcony, it is desirable that the sun does not shine on the thing.
The best option would be to take the coat in the cold outside, if you have a private house, or on the balcony and leave it there for several days. It is believed that frosty air destroys all odors.
- The perfect solution is to clean the coat with a steamer, very easy and quick. A couple of movements - no smell and no spots. Of course, if there are stained spots, you must first process them and then go through the hot steam.
When using detergents, always pay attention to how the fabric behaves; it is advisable to conduct experiments on the back of the garment so as not to damage its front side.
How to wash?
The product can be washed if it does not consist 100% of wool, otherwise it is prohibited. Before washing, be sure to read what is written on the label so as not to make a mistake and not spoil the thing.
For washing, there are special products that carefully remove all stains and dirt. You can use a rinse balm, so that the water becomes softer and the fabric too.
In the washing machine Be sure to wash at a temperature of 30 degrees, in the "Delicate Wash" mode. Before washing, the item is placed in a special laundry bag so as not to damage anything. Thanks to the delicate washing, the coat will become fresh and pleasantly smelling. You can perfectly wash the product manually. It will take, of course, more time and effort. You can wash in cold water under a large stream, so washing powder is easier to wash. It is advisable to rinse two to three times until the water is clear. It is impossible to wring out strongly, everything should be in moderation.
The drying process is also very important. Products must be hung vertically on their shoulders and straightened, leaving to dry. Do not use a hairdryer or dryer, the fabric will deteriorate.
How to clean a white or light coat?
The white and white coat has the same procedure as the color coat, the only difference is that it needs to be rinsed more thoroughly than products of other colors, as there may be yellowish marks that spoil the attractiveness of the product.
Dry cleaning
The easiest way to clean your coat is to dry clean it. There they will quickly and efficiently remove any stain and tidy the coat. Thanks to the necessary knowledge and having at hand all the necessary tools, they can easily take care of the product. After dry cleaning, most often a thing acquires a new life, it feels like you just bought it. The advantage of this solution is saving time and no worries about the coat.
The downside is high prices, which sometimes bite very much.
And one more tip
There is one tricky and easy way to tidy your coat easily. Put hot water in the bathroom and close the door so that a certain steam room forms there. Take a coat, hang it on a hanger and bring it to the bathroom, where there is already a lot of steam.
Leave it there for about 20 minutes, and then treat the fabric with a gentle brush for clothes, having cleaned all the dirty spots. Open the door to the wide open so that everything is ventilated, but do not take off the coat, it should cool and straighten. If desired, later, when the product dries, you can stroke it, but very carefully - through gauze or a thin cotton cloth.
Wear a woolen coat, it is warm and beautiful. Fashion does not stand still and in the store you can find many unusual and attractive models, different colors and styles. Do not be afraid to buy them, because now you know how to care for them.
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