How to clean a mouton fur coat at home?

With proper care, a fur coat made from a mouton will serve you for many years. Due to various circumstances, it is not always possible to dry clean a product, so you have to look for the answer to the question: how to clean a mouton fur coat at home? In most cases, cleaning does not require significant costs and is not particularly difficult.

Getting rid of dust

Even if there is no visible dirt on outerwear, it is recommended to clean it of dust before summer storage or after a long “rest”. Hang the fur coat on hangers and cover with a damp sheet. Then gently beat it out like you would beat out a rug. You will see that all the dust will settle on the damp cloth.

You can also clean your fur coat using a vacuum cleaner with a small attachment. First, make sure that the nozzle is clean, otherwise dirt particles may remain on the surface of the fur coat. To get rid of dust, simply run a vacuum cleaner through the fur on low power.

Removing stains and dirt

One of the most accessible cleaning products is a soap solution. To prepare it, dissolve a tablespoon of the most common washing powder, shampoo or baby soap in 1 liter of warm water. Soak a sponge in this solution and thoroughly wipe the contaminated area, and, if necessary, the entire fur coat. To remove foam from fur, run a brush dipped in cold water over it.

Advice

Don't forget that you will have to clean the dyed sheepskin.To avoid spoiling it, choose a product without bleach (unless we are talking about cleaning a white fur coat).

If greasy stains appear on things, remove them using regular bran, which are sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. Place the bran in a frying pan and, stirring occasionally, heat it slightly. Lay the fur coat on a flat surface and pour the heated bran onto it. Then simply shake off the bran and go through the fur with a soft brush.

A solution of water, ammonia (10%) and table vinegar will help remove greasy stains. Mix the components in equal proportions, soak a cotton pad in the resulting solution and treat the contaminated areas. Then wipe the fur coat with a damp cloth and dry it.

Advice

In addition to traditional methods, there is also a more modern one. Just use a bottle of suede, nubuck or velor cleaner.

Cleaning a light fur coat

To clean a light fur coat and get rid of yellowness, use hydrogen peroxide. Mix water and peroxide in proportions 2:1. Soak a soft cloth in the solution and wipe the fur coat. Then let the product dry.

You can also get rid of stains using potato or corn starch and soap solution. Prepare a soap solution and pour it into a spray bottle. Sprinkle potato starch onto the stain and sprinkle it with soapy water. Using your hands or a sponge, spread the starch over the surface and let the fur coat dry a little. Remove starch using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush.

A more risky, but no less effective way is to clean a fur coat with starch and pure gasoline. Mix the ingredients in equal proportions to make a paste. Apply the mixture to the stain and leave to dry.Then use a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove the starch and hang the fur coat in the fresh air or in a ventilated area to get rid of the smell of gasoline.

Useful tips

• Before cleaning, make sure that the composition used will not spoil the color of the product. To do this, apply the liquid to an inconspicuous area and see how the fur “reacts” to it.
• It is better to dry the fur product on hangers at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heating devices.
• You should not use a hairdryer for drying, otherwise you risk ruining the product.
• After cleaning and drying the fur coat, carefully comb the pile with a comb with sparse and blunt teeth.
• If there is no visible dirt on the item, it does not need frequent cleaning. Once a year is enough, before sending for summer storage.
• If you need to wash the lining, you will have to tear it off and sew it on again after washing.

Some stains, such as chocolate, wine and blood, are difficult to remove. In such cases, it is better to contact a dry cleaner. Professionals know how to get rid of difficult stains without damaging the item.