No matter how carefully a fur product is used, the time comes to clean it. Arctic fox fur is no exception, and its long and thick pile only contributes to this.
Street dust, dirt, worn shiny fur and loss of color - the owner of fur products must periodically deal with such pollution.
However, there are certain methods and means to get rid of it at home. This article will tell you exactly how to clean arctic fox fur.
Recommendations
To slow down the aging of a product made from arctic fox fur, cleaning it at home should be carried out according to certain rules and following recommendations, such as:
- do not expose fur to prolonged exposure to moisture and regular washing;
- use only products based on natural and safe ingredients for cleaning;
- Do not dry products on heating devices or heat sources;
- make sure that during the cleaning process the fur does not come into contact with dyed items that are prone to shedding;
- Being a rather capricious fur, the Arctic fox does not tolerate the influence of perfumes and hairsprays on it - they subject the pile to gluing, which leads to its drying out and deformation.
General cleaning rules
When processing fur, you need to pay attention to the following rules:
- Use cleaning products in the quantities specified in the instructions;
- When contacting household chemicals, wear protective gloves;
- Open windows during cleaning;
- Comb and shake off the collar, maintaining a distance from heating appliances and fans;
- Wear a gauze bandage.
To prevent the collar from changing shape, turning yellow and leaving streaks on it, you need to take into account a number of recommendations:
- Process the product on a flat surface;
- Do not use synthetic rags, contaminated cotton wool or napkins;
- Put the item in the closet after drying;
- Mix products only with clean water;
- Choose a method taking into account the color of the product;
- Do not use sharp objects to scrape off dirt;
- If the collar is removable, you can put it in the washing machine. Otherwise, cleaning will be done manually.
After cleaning, the fur should be thoroughly dried in fresh air.
Store funds
To maintain the original appearance of a fur coat, it needs constant and proper care, including cleaning with professional products made specifically for this purpose.
Fur cosmetics include preventive kits for regular care and complex kits for removing serious contaminants. They include:
- deep and surface cleaners;
- means for restoring the structure of the pile and its shine;
- cleaning wet wipes that help quickly remove fresh local dirt;
- deep impact foams.
All these products for cleaning arctic fox fur at home have such properties and qualities as degreasing, water resistance and antiseptic properties.
The components included in these cosmetic kits are devoid of aggressive chemical components.
These kits contain a full range of products for home dry cleaning of fur products of varying degrees of contamination.
The algorithm for their use boils down to spraying the drug onto certain areas of the item, and after a few minutes of exposure it is removed.
How to clean arctic fox fur at home
Over the long period of using fur as outerwear, many methods and recipes for cleaning fur at home have been developed.
You should always remember that before using any of the traditional methods, first of all, you need to test apply the prepared product to an inconspicuous part of the product, wait, rinse, dry this area and carefully examine it for hair loss, color fastness and other unpleasant side effects.
So, effective folk remedies are represented by the following options:
Soap solution
This product is quite capable of cleaning simple stains, stubborn dust or dried street dirt.
In order to use it, you need to make a solution of half a liter of water with the addition of soap shavings or shampoo, beat until a stable thick foam is obtained.
Using a cotton pad, foam is applied to the fur with stroking movements in the direction of the pile. After removing the dirt, use a damp cloth to collect the remaining foam and dry the product thoroughly.
Vinegar solution
The use of vinegar to fix color and maintain the texture of delicate fabrics gives reason to use it for processing products made from various types of fur.
To prepare the required raw materials, take concentrated 9% table vinegar and dilute it with purified water in a ratio of 1 to 3.
A cotton swab is soaked in the resulting mixture and the wool is treated with it several times.
There is no need to make excessive efforts in areas of contamination.
After the procedure has been completed, the fur coat should be hung on hangers in a well-ventilated room or on the balcony for further drying. At the end, it should be carefully combed with a pet brush.
It is important to remember that vinegar solution and vinegar essence are different products, so the concentration of the essence is ten times greater than that of the same solution.
Talc
Arctic fox products can be effectively cleaned using baby talc without fragrances.
This method refers to dry cleaning, and can be applied to items that are not very dusty or that have been stored in a closet for a long time.
The product laid out on the surface is sprinkled with talc in the right places, which is then rubbed into the fur and left for fifteen minutes to absorb dirt and greasy stains.
After the designated time, the item is shaken and combed out with a pet brush. You can also use a vacuum cleaner with a special attachment to remove excess powder.
If combing out the talc with a brush is problematic, a comb and a hairdryer set to cold air will help.
Soda + alcohol
An effective product that has stood the test of time. A solution of alcohol and soda is added to heated warm water (three parts of soda are mixed into one part of alcohol) and all this is mixed thoroughly.
A piece of foam rubber or a brush is moistened in the resulting mixture and the pile is carefully wiped with this tool, in the direction in which it is laid, i.e. from roots to ends. This method does an excellent job of removing dust and minor stains.
Special brush
For preventive cleaning of natural furs in any case, you will have to purchase a high-quality special brush.
Such brushes can be in the form of combs with sparse rounded teeth for gentle combing; they are more suitable for cleaning long fur, and comb it from the very base without damaging the undercoat.
For medium and short hair, brushes with soft and short bristles are suitable. It gently combs out debris and dust, even if used against the direction of the pile.
For these purposes, you can also use a regular massage comb.
Other methods
To clean outerwear made from arctic fox fur, you can use:
- composition of detergent and ammonia. The ingredients are taken in equal proportions, and the resulting mixture is distributed over the pile. The cleaning agent is removed from the surface of the product with a damp sponge. To speed up the drying process, wipe the fur with a dry cotton cloth. The item is left in a well-ventilated room;
- detergent for washing delicate materials. Arctic fox fur is carefully combed with a cotton swab dipped in a previously prepared solution;
- petrol. They can only process dark fur. The purified solvent is applied to a cotton pad, which is then used to rub over particularly contaminated areas.
The list is supplemented with such substances as vinegar, ammonia, salt, and pet shampoo.
White fur
Cleaning light-colored arctic fox fur requires increased care and caution. On such a product, yellowing is clearly visible, which it is advisable to clean to maintain a decent appearance.
If dry cleaning is not an option, then a couple of tips will help you clean white fur from yellowness at home.
Hydrogen peroxide
To make the fox fur, which has acquired a yellow tint, lighter, it can be treated with hydrogen peroxide. Before this procedure, the hair of the fur coat should be freed from various contaminants.
Preparation of a bleaching solution consists of adding a teaspoon of peroxide to water (200 ml).
All this is mixed and a cloth is moistened in this solution, which is used to clean the yellow fox.
The effectiveness of this method becomes higher if you hang the fur coat in indirect sunlight to dry, since exposure to ultraviolet waves can enhance the effectiveness of peroxide.
Blue
The blue goes almost perfectly with the silver color of the fur. To use it to clean the yellowed fur of an arctic fox at home, you need to dilute a small amount of it in water to a faint, slightly tinted blue color.
In this water, the sponge is moistened, wrung out until slightly damp, and the fur is cleaned. After this, the fur is left to dry for a while and then combed.
How to clean your collar
An arctic fox collar looks chic on any item, but along with its aesthetic appeal, it almost always comes into contact with the neck and face, which ultimately leads to some wear and tear.
For general and complete cleaning, you can use the same methods described above, but given its small size, you can also try to knock it out slightly by wrapping it in a slightly damp cloth.
You can get rid of foundation or lipstick stains using alcohol or stain removers from manufacturers of fur care products.
Precautionary measures
Before cleaning fur clothing, you should familiarize yourself with the precautions that will protect the product from losing its presentable and beautiful appearance. Do not forget that natural fur is not machine washable, so you need to care for it only using the methods listed above. Interaction with a small amount of moisture will not harm the fur surface, but excessive wetting will lead to the fact that the fur coat or vest will be completely damaged. If the material is wet, do not use a hair dryer or other similar equipment for drying.
Many problems with fur items occur due to improper storage. So, if the item was hung in an open room with high humidity, it will be seriously damaged.
Regardless of the method used, you should not rub the fur with vigorous movements, as this may damage it. And if the villi are long, they can be processed exclusively in the direction of growth.
In most cases, it is mentioned that they are cleaned with gasoline, ammonia, semolina, flour, wheat bran and starch. However, such products are not always suitable for fur surfaces, and their incorrect application can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Often, after choosing the wrong composition, the owner of a fur coat or vest is forced to comb it out for a long time, which disrupts the fleecy structure, making the fibers hard and beautiful. As a result of such care, the material becomes dull and begins to smell unpleasant.
How to dry an arctic fox coat
The most important thing to remember is that it is not permissible to dry fur using express methods such as a hair dryer, heating radiator or other coolants.
If for some reason your fur coat gets wet, the first thing you should do is straighten it and hang it on hangers in a ventilated area with free air circulation.
Throughout the entire drying period, the fur coat must be fluffed, and after complete drying, comb it well.
Do not comb the fur when it is wet.
Adviсe
In order for the product to last a long time and not turn yellow, proper care is necessary:
- Shake out the item after coming from the street;
- Make sure there is good air circulation in the closet;
- Brush the product with a brush every 3-5 days;
- Identify and clean up contamination in a timely manner. If the collar is dirty, start cleaning immediately;
- Do not use heating devices or fans for drying;
- Try not to wear fur in wet weather;
- Do not use automatic washing frequently;
- Dry the product horizontally on the balcony;
- Place moth repellent in the fur coat storage area;
- Before purchasing household chemicals, read the composition to exclude options with coloring substances;
- Do not store brightly colored clothing next to fur, otherwise the color may be ruined.
Arctic fox fur requires careful care. It is important to clean products in a timely manner, even in dark colors. If heavily soiled, contact a dry cleaner.
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