Tatyana noticed that the mink fur has turned yellow
Last winter my white mink turned yellow, which made me very upset. But it turns out that light fur turns yellow over time. I found ways to bleach yellowed fur and will share my experience with you.
Before bleaching yellowed fur, test the product on an inconspicuous area of the fur coat. After applying it, wait 12–15 hours - if nothing happens to the fur, you can start cleaning
Rules for caring for light fur
The main reasons why fur turns yellow:
- High humidity.
- Dust.
- Natural human secretions: sweat and sebum.
To prevent trouble, follow these rules:
- Do not wear a fur coat in snow or rainy weather. Do not store it in areas with high humidity.
- If your fur coat gets wet, dry it thoroughly, but not near heating appliances, but using a fan or hairdryer with cold air.
- It is advisable to store a fur product in a dry, dark place, in a plastic or fabric cover.
- Take off your fur coat in warm rooms, avoid excessive sweating.
- Regularly clean the fur from dust and comb it using a special brush.
A fur coat must be protected from moths. To do this, place orange peels, tobacco or geranium leaves in fabric bags and place them in the closet.
How to properly care for fur
All types of fur turn yellow, including artificial ones. This process cannot be stopped completely, but it can be slowed down. To do this, it is recommended to store the fur coat in a special refrigerator. Low temperatures slow down the aging process of wool. In the closet, the fur coat is stored in a dark or blue case.
Any contamination must be removed immediately using dry or wet methods. Under no circumstances should you dry your fur with a hairdryer or near a heating device. If the product has been exposed to rain, you should hang it on hangers in the room, and after drying, comb it with a fine-toothed comb.
To clean fur from yellowness, bleaching powders or liquids are applied to the surface. You should act carefully: do not rub the fur too much or wet it excessively. It is unacceptable to use aggressive substances that can damage the structure of the coat.
Why does fur lose its whiteness?
First, it’s worth understanding why “soft” gold loses its appearance. There are two main reasons:
- Storage does not comply with regulations. This is one of the most common reasons why fur loses its attractive appearance. Mostly, problems are discovered when winter comes and housewives take fur outfits out of the closet. And here it turns out that their condition is deplorable. To avoid this, store your fur coat in special refrigerators or at a low temperature in a closet. Additionally, pack your clothes in a protective cover treated with anti-moth.
- Wearing conditions. Yellowed fur can be detected if the fur coat is often exposed to precipitation. The condition of the product is also affected by the city and its soot, fumes, smog and dust. Many fashionistas pour a large amount of perfume onto their fur coat, which also negatively affects the condition of their outerwear.
If it happened that you were unable to protect your fur coat and a yellow coating appeared on it, then you should familiarize yourself with effective methods of dealing with unpleasant stains.
Drastic measures
If none of the above methods succeeded in bleaching a white fur coat, then there is only one way out. Contact a studio that specializes in fur and ask to repaint the product. Please note that this service should only be carried out by specialists using high-quality dyes.
Do not try to dye your fur coat yourself at home. The result may disappoint you.
When buying a white mink coat, remember that it will still begin to turn yellow during wear and it will not be easy to bleach the fur. We advise you to first weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of such outerwear.
Causes of yellowness
A white fur coat made from noble mink is the height of elegance, but over time it can lose its luster and become yellowish. By the way, a similar incident happens with any product made of light-colored fur: arctic fox, rabbit, etc. There are several reasons for this:
- Improper storage of clothes at home. It is better to do this by covering the item with a “breathable” cover and placing it in a cool room away from sunlight.
- Using perfume and other cosmetic substances directly on the mink itself or near the product.
- Frequent wearing of clothes during precipitation, which in cities has a large amount of chemical impurities.
- Lack of regular care - particles of dust and dirt significantly spoil the appearance of outerwear.
- Drying fur coats near radiators. It is recommended to produce it naturally, by hanging it on a hanger.
Tip: if you are used to using foundation, complement your look with various scarves or stoles that will act as a barrier between makeup on your face and light fur.
Rabbit fur
Bleaching yellowed rabbit fur at home is quite simple. However, to complete such a “mission” you will need special ingredients, as well as a huge amount of free time.
To begin with, the item should be shaken off, because in most cases, yellowness is detected at the moment when a fur coat, vest or other item is removed from the closet, which serves as a storage place for the period of non-use. Next, the product needs to be laid out on a damp sheet with the fur down and lightly pressed down. This way, you will get rid of dust that has penetrated into the small fibers of the undercoat. After this, the clothes should be left in a warm, dry room, away from heating devices, allowing them to dry.
There are two methods to restore natural whiteness:
- Dry, using bulk materials;
- Wet, using various cleaning solutions.
It is worth noting that the most effective remedy for combating the yellowness that appears on rabbit furs is a solution of ammonia and. The recipe for preparing 1 cup of the cleaning mixture is quite simple: you will need 5-6 drops of ammonia and 1 tablespoon of salt. To apply, you should use a sponge, a cotton swab or a special brush with soft bristles. Having distributed the product over the entire area of the product and left it for 5-10 minutes, wash off the remaining mixture with running water and send the item to dry. It is important to remember that furs should be dried away from sources of artificial heat, under the influence of which various defects may appear!
If you are not ready to work with cleaning solutions, you can try to restore the whiteness using bulk sorbent materials. For this, grated chalk, talc, semolina, potato starch, wheat bran or sawdust:
- They crumble, covering every centimeter;
- Rub into the flesh with smooth, careful movements;
- Shake things off.
A simple “combing” of the pile with a regular brush will help get rid of the “residues.” But in this case, the procedure will have to be repeated more than 3-5 times.
Mink fur
If for some reason you were unable to protect your fur coat from the appearance of its characteristic yellowness, do not despair and rush headlong to the dry cleaner. Through trial and error, owners of mink products managed to find out that this method of dealing with a detected defect is relevant only if the problem is identified in a timely manner.
You can try to bleach yellowed mink fur using available products. For this you can use:
- Wheat flour (or potato starch) calcined to 70-80 degrees. It is applied to the surface of the product while hot, rubbed in with a dry sponge, and then removed by standard “knocking out”;
- Bran cooked in a metal bowl and heated to 40-50 degrees adsorbs yellowing no less effectively than the previous option. If they are unavailable, you can use wooden litter for the cat litter box, or sawdust from hardwood;
- Ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, ground chalk, veterinary shampoo and blue. But it is worth noting that this mixture does not clean, but “masks” the defect.
If none of the above methods help, you should not take drastic measures: with absolute ignorance about the chemical properties of cleaning substances, as well as a complete lack of experience in working with them, you will simply ruin your favorite thing. In turn, professionals will be able to guarantee an effective result, and will also reimburse funds if, due to their mistakes, the clothes lose their original appearance.
Silver fox
Starch or semolina is suitable for cleaning. Apply any of these products to the surface of the pile and rub in a little. Then take a brush and start cleaning the fur with it. This procedure can be repeated several times.
Arctic fox fur
Contrary to the popular belief that it is impossible to bleach the yellowed fur of an arctic fox using improvised means, inventive housewives and craftsmen continue to prove the opposite.
Moreover, in some respects, home methods for removing yellowness are superior to those using chemicals and detergents, because Often, when performing them, natural remedies are used that do not cause allergic reactions. The first and, perhaps, the most effective method of whitening can be considered dry cleaning with adsorbent substances. However, before starting the procedures, the yellowed fur must be prepared by removing the dust that settles on it. To do this, you can use a damp sheet that can absorb small dirt.
Upon completion of this procedure, the pile should be dried, and then use an adsorbent (in this case, starch). In its absence, you can use talc, grated chalk or semolina. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- The item to be cleaned is spread out on a flat surface;
- Starch scatters over its entire surface;
- To penetrate into the depths of the pile, the item is kneaded;
- After 5-10 minutes, the adsorbent is combed out with a brush or removed with a vacuum cleaner.
This option is an ideal solution for arctic fox furs, because in addition to bleaching, it allows you to clean the item from dirt that accumulates during intensive wear.
Also, to bleach the Arctic fox, you can use a mixture of sawdust (hardwood) and alcohol. In this case, the procedure is similar to the previous method. As an adsorbent, sawdust turns out to be much more effective than starch and cereals, allowing you to cope with the most complex stains and yellowing in areas where fur comes into contact with the face and neck.
In addition, there is a whitening option using hydrogen peroxide mixed with ammonia and warm water. For 1 cup of bleach you need 1 tbsp. l. each substance. The surface of the fur is wiped with a foam sponge or a gauze swab, after which the fur coat is sent to dry, preferably in a place where natural sunlight accumulates, because Under the influence of UV rays, the whitening effect of peroxide is enhanced several times.
The above methods are applicable not only for light furs and can be used not just for bleaching, but also for cleaning fur items from light stains that appear during intensive use or non-compliance with storage rules. However, they are not always effective, and their implementation requires increased attention. After all, the slightest mistake made in the process of carrying out such activities can “spoil” your favorite thing. Therefore, it is better to trust professionals who have detergents and devices that provide the most effective results!
Artificial fur
Yellowness can be eliminated using the following method: prepare a glass of water and the same amount of technical alcohol (denatured alcohol), mix the liquids and drop a little glycerin. The mixture will cope with the problem perfectly, but it should not be applied to painted products.
What can't be used?
- Fur items cannot be machine washed! Perhaps this is already clear to many, but it is still worth reminding about this. Of course, it’s unlikely that your hand will rise to load a whole fur coat into the washing machine, but someday you’ll want to quickly wash a hat made from an arctic fox with white linen (what if it doesn’t work out). Don't even try!
- Only natural drying! No matter how hard you try to freshen the fur, it will definitely lose its appearance if you dry it on a radiator. Or worse, a hairdryer. Take your time - let the item hang in the fresh air.
- No more than 35 degrees! Even if you treat the fur collar very gently, after cleaning your Arctic fox in hot water, you can say goodbye to it once and for all.
- Don't use hairspray! No, use it, of course. But strictly before you put on a coat with an arctic fox collar. If the adhesive gets on the fur, you just have to cut it off. The rule also applies to insect repellent aerosols.
- Cleaning without acetone and vinegar! Undoubtedly, they are excellent rescuers from stubborn stains. But they will definitely destroy the fur. We need to look for other ways to solve the problem.
Flour and starch
These substances will help if the fur is really real. To bleach fur use:
- potato starch;
- Wheat flour.
Heat the flour and starch in a frying pan to 70-80 degrees. Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from burning. Apply directly to fur while hot. Rub in gently with a dry sponge. Afterwards, the clothes must be thoroughly beaten out.
Flour can be replaced with semolina. This cleaning technology is also suitable for knitted items made from white mink.
Dry bleaching
This cleaning method uses simple dry substances, most of which are found in the kitchen or home medicine cabinet.
Absorbents: flour, starch, talc, semolina
Any of the above will definitely be found in the house. Firstly, they absorb dirt well, and secondly, these bulk substances will help if necessary to clean yellowed fur.
- Flour will do a great job of removing the yellowness of the fur. Sprinkle a small amount of it onto the pile. If you preheat the flour, the dirt will be absorbed into it much better. You can wash off the flour with a sponge soaked in purified gasoline. After the gasoline has evaporated, rub in the starch.
- Starch can also be safely used for stains. Sprinkle a little onto the fur, spray with water from a spray bottle, and then wipe with a dry cloth. Shake and comb the item.
- Semolina for stains will also work. A small amount of it should be poured onto the contaminated area, knead the fur a little with your fingers, and then clean off the residue with a soft brush. If the stain remains, the manipulation can be repeated.
- Talcum powder is indispensable if an item has accumulated a lot of dust after hanging in the closet for a long time. Spread the fur coat on a flat surface and carefully apply talcum powder to the fur. After 15 minutes, simply shake off the clothes. If there are particles left on it, use a brush or vacuum cleaner, but only at the lowest power.
Advice! For cleaning and regular care, buy a special fur brush. For long hair, combs with infrequent teeth are suitable - they will not spoil the undercoat. But for shorter fur, brushes with soft bristles are indispensable. They can easily remove dust from furs. You can use old combs or pet brushes.
Wheat bran
Blue mink coats are the easiest to clean with bran. They need to be slightly dried and heated in a frying pan without fat.
Place the product on the table, cover it with a sufficient amount of bran and distribute it evenly over the pile. When they absorb dirt and grease, you need to carefully remove the flakes from the surface and carefully shake off the fur coat from product residues.
Wood sawdust
Oddly enough, sawdust is one of the most excellent pollution fighters. To clean fur, simply soak them in gasoline and then spread them over the entire product. After about half an hour, when the sawdust has dried a little, shake the fox collar. Residues can be carefully cleaned off with a brush or vacuum cleaner at the lowest power. After this, wipe the fur first with a soapy sponge and then with just a damp one. Remove any remaining moisture with a dry cloth or napkin.
Popular means for removing yellowness from fur coats
Natural adsorbent for fur
- semolina;
- potato starch.
It is known that natural absorbent fine-crystalline substances can give light fur a second life, remove dirt and remove dust deposits. The white surface will most likely not be damaged if you clean it with semolina or regular potato starch. Position the fur coat in such a way that the processing is convenient for you. For example, you can spread the product on a clean floor or put it on a table. If you need to remove dirt from a fur hat, you can put it on a three-liter jar, around which a terry towel is pre-wound. The cleaning process is extremely simple: a small amount of the selected absorbent substance needs to be poured onto the problem areas of the fur coat, and then carefully work the entire surface using a soft-bristled brush. You can use your hands without brushes. Soon you will notice the darkening of the powder, it will take on a grayish tint. Complete the fur coat cleaning process by shaking or removing dirty powder with a vacuum cleaner.
Blue for cleaning white mink coats
For the operation you will need:
There is an old, slightly extreme method of bleaching fur products. You use it at your own risk. In a bowl of water you need to dissolve a little so-called laundry blue. You should have a pale blue solution prepared. Pour the prepared liquid into a container with a spray bottle. Apply the blue product to the yellowed fur coat, spraying it evenly. Do not wash off the bluing. All that remains is to dry the product. Never leave it near heat sources. Finish the process by gently combing the fur. For this purpose, use a brush purchased from a pet supply store.
Cleaning a fur coat with alcohol and salt
Having prepared a solution of water, salt and alcohol, it should be used to treat fur. It is convenient to do this with a sponge.
Wet methods for removing yellowness
When using various liquids for cleaning, it is important to remember that furs do not like moisture, so the use of cleaning products should be as short-term as possible.
You cannot dry fur coats, hats and sheepskin coats using electrical appliances and heating radiators - this will lead to rapid damage to the products.
Before using chemicals on the entire surface of the fur, it is necessary to make a control test on a small area in an inconspicuous place. If the pile has not been deformed, you can begin dry cleaning at home.
Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia
If the fur coat has turned yellow only in a few places, for example, in the collar area, you can treat this area with a mixture of simple medications available in every pharmacy. In 1 glass of cool boiled water you need to dissolve 1 tsp. 3% hydrogen peroxide and add a few drops of ammonia.
The resulting solution must be poured into a spray bottle, irrigate the problem areas and dry in natural conditions, preferably in bright sun, to enhance the effect of the peroxide. After this treatment, the pile will acquire its original appearance.
Refined gasoline
You can clean an Arctic fox hat or collar with a cloth or sponge dipped in clean gasoline. Handle the fur carefully. The remaining moisture does not need to be washed off - after 5-10 minutes the gasoline will evaporate on its own.
Shampoo
Even better than pet shampoo. But if you don’t find one like this, a regular one will do. It is necessary to moisten a cotton pad in a small amount and clean the fur with gentle movements. You can then wet the sponge and remove excess shampoo from the product.
In general, baby soap is also suitable for easy cleaning. Grate a small amount and beat it in water until thick foam. You can apply it to the fur with a cotton pad and remove it with a damp cloth. Then dry.
Blue
Blue mink products can be easily cleaned with blue mink. It is necessary to prepare an aqueous solution, but so that it acquires only a barely noticeable blueness, and irrigate the yellowed areas with a spray bottle.
It is important not to overdo it with adding powder, as you can hopelessly ruin the entire product.
In the same way, you can easily clean silver fox fur from yellowness.
Alcohol and salt
Ordinary salt mixed with alcohol can restore whiteness to white fur items. It is recommended to dilute 3 parts salt in 1 part alcohol, mix and add 1 glass of warm water.
Use a clean sponge or cotton swab soaked in this solution to thoroughly treat the contaminated areas. Afterwards, dry the product in the open air.
Vinegar with lemon juice
To rid light fur of yellowness, it is recommended to use 9% table vinegar. You need to stir 1 tbsp. l. acid in 1 glass of lukewarm water and, moistening a cotton pad in the resulting mixture, wipe the dirty and yellowed areas, moving in the direction of hair growth. Treated clothing should be air dried to get rid of the specific vinegar smell.
Lemon juice has good lightening properties. It can be used to bleach faux white fur. The juice must be mixed with water in equal parts and applied to problem areas using a spray bottle. The product should be dried in a place with good ventilation.
Instead of natural juice, you can take citric acid, dissolving it in water in a small amount.
This method is suitable for bleaching faux fur.
Hydrogen peroxide for cleaning fur coats
Treating fur with ammonia and peroxide
For the procedure, prepare:
- hydrogen peroxide;
- ammonia.
You can remove the yellowish coating from mink fur using a pharmaceutical preparation called hydrogen peroxide. Take a glass of water, dissolve three large spoons of liquid in it and add a small spoon of ammonia. It can also be purchased at a pharmacy and is inexpensive. Pour the resulting solution into a spray bottle and wet the fur from it. Then you don’t need to do anything, just dry the product, it is advisable to hang the fur coat in such a way that the sun’s rays fall on it. Alternatively, you can place it in an environment at room temperature; it should dry out within a few hours. This solution is also suitable for preventing yellowing of snow-white mink coats. To protect a long-term stored product from damage to its appearance, use a weakly concentrated solution, that is, you can take more water and less drugs.
Cleaning a white fur coat with peroxide shampoo
- pet shampoo;
- hydrogen peroxide.
If you don’t know how to clean a white mink coat from yellowness, then try a primitive method - washing the surface with soapy water. To properly prepare the product, you need to take a bowl of warm water, pour shampoo intended for pets into it, and also add several large spoons of the above-mentioned hydrogen peroxide. Taking a foam sponge, you need to soak it in the prepared solution, then start treating the fur coat. You should move strictly in the direction of its pile. At the end, the fur is washed with a piece of damp cloth and then dried naturally.
Cleaning a white mink coat from yellowness: should be done with safe means that do not damage the structure of natural fur
other methods
Potato starch with the addition of gasoline will help you clean a mink at home. Mix these ingredients until you get a paste. Distribute the mixture onto contaminated areas. Wait until the fur is completely dry and comb carefully with a fine-toothed comb. You can replace starch with small sawdust.
The yellowish tint can be removed using wheat bran. Heat them in a frying pan to 60 °C, stirring regularly. Then pour onto the surface of the product and rub into the pile. When the bran has cooled, shake the item and brush it out.
To keep natural fur snow-white and beautiful longer, try to clean it from dirt on time. Use simple available means for this - table vinegar, starch, chalk, alcohol and ammonia, detergents, etc. Follow the rules of careful care of the fur product and dry it properly. This is the only way to significantly extend its service life.
Bran against pollution
Any white mink coat will sooner or later have yellow spots. You can try to bleach the product using wheat bran. They need to be prepared as follows:
- take metal utensils;
- put a small amount of bran;
- put on fire;
- The bran must be thoroughly heated and stirred constantly.
Cool the mixture slightly and pour the warm bran onto the fur coat, fur-side up. Rub the mixture in with a dry brush or sponge. The product must be cleaned along the pile. Shake the clothes thoroughly afterwards.
Bran can be replaced with wooden cat litter, and water with gasoline. Soak the sawdust in it and clean the fur coat with the mixture.
Some tips for caring for white fur
White fur, regardless of origin (both natural and artificial), requires constant careful care, as it quickly loses its attractive appearance due to its soiling.
Therefore, when wearing fur products, you must follow a few simple rules:
- In the spring, at the end of the winter season, before storing your fur coat or hat, you need to clean it of street dirt by wiping it with a clean sponge soaked in a solution of 9% vinegar and water. After this, things need to be air dried.
- Fur items should be stored in a linen bag or wrapped in blue paper so that they cannot turn yellow.
- It is important to take care of keeping things moth-proof. Fresh and dry geranium leaves, orange peels or tobacco, placed in fabric bags in the closet, can help with this.
- Yellowness often appears under the influence of moisture, therefore, if the fur gets wet under snow or rain, it must be immediately vigorously shaken off and dried naturally.
- In the summer, you need to remember to air your fur coats and hats on the balcony from time to time, and also comb the fur so that it does not lose its shape and fluffiness.
If you follow these simple recommendations, white fur items will always retain their original appearance, and you will have to clean them from dirt, grease and yellowness much less often.
How to clean a white mink coat from yellowness?
Mink coats for women symbolize luxury, elegance and beauty. This is not just clothing, but a way of self-affirmation. A chic fur coat made of natural fur is an attribute that reflects a person’s success and impeccable appearance. It’s sad when a snow-white, expensive item takes on an unattractive yellow tint. Fortunately, in addition to traditional store-bought stain removers, there are improvised means with which many manage to restore fur products to their original appearance and remove all dirt from the surface. In this article we will talk about how resourceful women suggest how to clean a white mink coat from yellowness.
Is the product washable and how to clean it?
Washing is the best way to restore freshness to clothes; you need to be careful with fur. Artificial materials can be cleaned using a machine, powder or manually. Be sure to turn on the delicate washing mode without spinning. For natural white rabbits and Arctic foxes, a light dip in water followed by sponging is acceptable. To remove complex contaminants, there are traditional methods for cleaning fur, which differ in method of application and type of product.
Artificial
It is prohibited to wash cotton-based items due to the risk of deformation. If the lining is synthetic fabric, be sure to read the labels. You can machine clean down jackets, jackets, decorative items, and mittens that have white fur on them.
For a successful wash, you need to perform several mandatory steps:
- Before loading into the washing machine, clean the fur with a special comb or brush to remove dust and dirt particles - this prevents stains from penetrating deeper into the structure.
- Wash on a delicate cycle with a temperature setting below 40 degrees.
- Be sure to fully fasten the zipper or buttons to maintain the shape. On a down jacket, remove the hood or collar, if possible.
- At the end of the cycle, take out the item and straighten the fur with a comb. Comb from top to bottom.
This method is not suitable for restoring the edges of winter boots. A simple, affordable product - baking soda - can help clean dirty white fur on shoes.
The powder is rubbed into the problem area until completely cleansed. It is permissible to carry out several procedures.
Natural
White fur of natural origin can only be cleaned using the dry method; rare varieties can withstand moisture.
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A fur coat or sheepskin coat made of white fur should not be exposed to the following:
- Completely immerse in water or in the washing machine.
- Dry using a hairdryer, iron or other heat devices. Do not place it near a radiator.
- Do not attempt to clean with sawdust containing resin - this will cause serious damage to the clothing.
- It is forbidden to comb white astrakhan items.
- Before applying the product, clean from the inside or in an inconspicuous area to check the reaction and not cause loss of quality or yellowing.
After cleaning, be sure to dry on hangers in a well-ventilated area. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Rules for cleaning fur clothing
It is worth remembering that dry cleaning methods are suitable for fur products; in extreme cases, you can use a minimal amount of water. When the skin gets too wet, the skin becomes deformed, causing the product to lose its shape. This rule does not apply to faux fur items; they will not deteriorate after hand washing.
But it is better to give preference to safe washing methods. If this is your first time doing this task, use the instructions for removing yellow fur from a photo.
When performing the procedure, follow these rules:
Before you start cleaning, check the material of the product and its features. If this aspect is not taken into account, the clothing may be damaged.
Choose the method that is suitable for cleaning your item. Perform all stages without haste and with the utmost care.
Test your chosen product first. To do this, initially clean a small area of fur on the inside of the item.
By following the rules and recommendations, you will get the maximum effect.
Store funds
In order for a fur coat to retain its original appearance for as long as possible, you need to regularly care for it and do it correctly.
There are many professional products for cleaning such things. Cosmetics for the care of fur products are represented by the following types:
- cleaners for various types of stains;
- fur structure and shine restorers;
- cleansing wipes for quick, superficial removal of dirt;
- deep impact foams.
They have degreasing, water-repellent, cleansing, antiseptic and hypoallergenic properties.
Do not contain aggressive chemical components. Absolutely harmless, the components included in their composition are used in the direct dressing of fur, final finishing of the product and in pre-sale preparation.
These kits are capable of performing the entire range of fur dry cleaning at home and rid it of yellowness.
The principle of their operation is to apply or spray the product onto the desired areas of the fur and after 3-5 minutes wipe it with a clean napkin or damp terry towel.
A good option would be shampoo for pets, as it is intended specifically for similar fur.
Cleansing with it will not only remove dirt, but will also help get rid of yellowness.
It is very simple to use: the shampoo is diluted in warm water and the product is wiped in the direction of the pile using a cloth soaked in it. After this treatment, the fur coat should be blotted with a towel, dried completely and combed.
Rules for choosing a snow-white mink fur coat
In order not to be upset about a fur coat that quickly deteriorates, you need to choose the right quality model. An unscrupulous seller can easily sell rabbit fur under the guise of sheared mink. You should not purchase things from unverified companies.
The Russian factory Diana Furs produces outerwear from premium mink fur. By purchasing our products, you can be sure that they will retain their original appearance, softness and shine for a long time. An item made by the best specialists undergoes strict control and receives a certificate confirming its quality.
What to look for when choosing:
- the fur cannot be matted, have different lengths or lie unevenly;
- the pile should not be sewn to the lining or get into the seams;
- the parts are sewn together in strips of the same length;
- the pile holds tightly and does not come out in clumps;
- the lining is not sewn “tightly”;
- The color of the pile is uniform, as “cold” and snow-white as possible.
Store and pharmacy aids
Don’t rush to take your soiled item to the dry cleaner. There are many ways to deal with yellowness and stains using store-bought and pharmacy products. Remove greasy areas from the sleeves, traces of foundation from the collar and hat with a mixture of starch and purified gasoline. Prepare a thick paste from the indicated ingredients, lay the fur item on a horizontal surface, apply it with a sponge to problem areas, and wait for the composition to dry completely. Next, clean the pile with a brush and leave it in a ventilated area.
Slightly whitens, refreshes and adds shine to the product by wiping it with a 9% vinegar solution or a mixture of vinegar and lemon juice:
- The skins are laid out on a table covered with a cloth, fur side up.
- With a towel soaked in the composition and wrung out, apply the composition to the surface, moving your hand in the direction of hair growth.
- Take the product out for ventilation.
Cleaning with shampoo and dish soap
Natural fur is cleaned by all shampoos for pets, and Ferry dishwashing removes greasy stains from the pile. To do this, cover the table with a cloth, place the fur item with the nap facing up, apply a little detergent or shampoo to the sponge and wipe the stain. Wait about 10-15 minutes. Remove foam with a damp towel. If the stain remains in place, repeat the procedure. The product is dried away from ultraviolet radiation.
Pharmacy products
You can bleach yellowed fur using the following composition:
- 200 ml water;
- 1 tsp 3% hydrogen peroxide;
Second option:
- 10 ml hydrogen peroxide;
- 10 g talc.
Check the effect of the mixture on an inconspicuous area of fur. If the product does not react negatively, then the mixture is applied to the skin with a foam sponge along the pile, avoiding getting the composition on the inside. Next, the product is dried by hanging it on hangers.
How to remove yellowness on silver fox and arctic fox
In addition to using chalk, flour, starch, semolina soda as a dry cleaning agent, there are several more ways to clean long-pile natural products from stains.
Method No. 1:
- 1 tsp a spoonful of ammonia and 1 tsp. detergent is poured into 500 ml of warm water.
- Dip a dishwashing sponge in the product, wring it out and apply to the stain.
- Hands distribute over the entire surface of the fur coat.
- Remove the composition with a damp, wrung-out towel.
- Wipe the fur with a dry cloth.
Method number 2:
- 30 g are dissolved in 100 g of medical alcohol.
- Apply to contaminated areas.
- Remove from the surface with a damp towel.
- Wipe the product with a dry towel.
- Hang out for ventilation.