How to Clean a Fur Coat
Fur coats would require cleaning only at the end of winter and on onset of summer. During the whole of winter you would have used the coat to protect it from the dangerous cold. This coat has protected you from all cold winds and has saved you from the chilly weather. Shouldn’t you take care of this coat and increase its life span? You must clean the coat properly either at home or with professional help and put it back safely in your closet ready to use for your next winter as a fresh one.
Materials Used To Clean a Fur Coat
- A solvent to remove stains
- Cold Water
- Steam iron to remove creases
Tools Used in Cleaning your Fur Coat
- A plastic padded hanger
- Cloth bag
Cleaning a Fur Coat
- In case if the fur is wet it is always better to dry it out in a well ventilated room in a plastic padded hanger. In case if you use a radiator or a hair blower it can be used for a very less time.
- In case the fur is soaking wet then it is better to give it to the furrier. The furrier will remove the fur and dry it out. He will attach a new lining.
- In case if there are tea/coffee stains on it, then it is always better to wash it off with the cold water only at that particular spot ant dry it off as said earlier.
- In case of any paint stain use a solvent to remove the stain and wash off with cold water. Dry the same as above.
- The cutling marks or the curls can be removed by little water and steam iron and combed gently with hand.
- Any small damage or cuts should be always be looked upon immediately. This will save you from an expensive repair.
- Once you clean your fur coat, ensure that you use a cloth bag to transport it to one place to another.
Tips on Maintaining a Fur Coat
- Your fur coat requires proper air circulation. Do not store the coat in a plastic bag. Put it in your closet safely.
- Use a plastic hanger but without sharp points. You can always use a padded hanger to hang the coat.
- Always use a cloth bag for transporting the fur coat from one place to another.
- In case if your fur gets wet allow it to dry on its own naturally.
- Do not sit on the fur for a long time as this may lead to premature ruin of the fur.
- Fur coat should always be kept away from light as light dry out the pelts.
- Fur coats should always have room to breathe
- Hair sprays, perfumes, use of moth balls, cigarette etc should be avoided directly over the fur coat. You will have permanent odor over them. At such times you may have to seek some professional help to remove the odor.
- If you want to brush your coat, do it only with your hands and not with any brush.
With all this cleaning and maintaining of the fur coat, you can be sure that your fur coat makes you look gorgeous. Get ready to enjoy your next winter with a properly cleaned and maintained fur coat.
