Mink products are very practical to wear, but unforeseen troubles happen that can harm their appearance. To prevent this from happening, you need to know some tricks for caring for such clothes. Let's talk about how to smooth out a mink coat if your favorite fur beauty is wrinkled.
How to iron a fur coat?
Amazing beauty
Today it is extremely difficult to find a woman who would not appreciate the beauty and practicality of a mink coat. This is a truly universal gift that can delight any fashionista. Look at the following photo, a selection of mink fur coats of different colors and models.
But the beauty of fur clothing can fade too quickly if it is not treated with due attention. Do not care for it and do not organize the product for proper storage, as well as expose it to negative environmental factors.
How to get rid of dust
Even in a well-closed case, a fur coat or vest can become dusty. Therefore, before storing a fur item for storage, and also before wearing it, freshen it.
Spread a damp white cotton sheet on the floor. Place the fur coat on top and beat it thoroughly, first on one side and then on the other. After that, hang it on a hanger and comb it.
If the fur is tangled and matted, spray the item with warm water from a spray bottle and let it dry. Then comb. The pile will fall into place. For the same purpose, you can carefully walk over the fur with a steamer.
What to spoil the appearance
Many people are familiar with the old saying that a real man must do only three important things in life: build a house, plant a tree and raise a son. However, modern women joke that in addition to this list, every man should give his beloved a luxurious mink coat.
First of all, we note that luxurious fur coats and sheepskin coats made of mink fur are products with high performance characteristics. Look at the following photo to admire the beauty of this type of outerwear.
However, there are factors that can turn a luxurious mink model into an unsightly thing. Such negative factors are:
- atmospheric phenomena: rain, sleet, too bright sun;
- crowding on public transport;
- getting perfume, hair care products and other sprays on the fur pile;
- acrid odors: food, tobacco, etc.;
- the habit of constantly carrying a leather bag with a wide handle on your hand;
- careless attitude towards the product: neglect of hangers and other devices for storing outerwear, improper storage of items in the summer.
I would like to talk in more detail about the situation when a mink fur coat became wrinkled. This can happen to anyone and requires prompt action so that your purchase does not lose its visual appeal at the beginning of the new season. But what should be done and what should not be done in such a situation? After all, not everyone knows whether it is possible to iron the pile of a product with an iron or dry it with a hairdryer.
So what should you do to smooth out mink fur? And is it possible to steam a mink coat? In this matter, it is better to listen to the opinion of professionals.
How to get rid of yellowness
Over time, light fur, as well as fur with white hair at the tips (silver fox, chinchilla and others) acquires a yellow tint. The product immediately loses its presentability.
There are several ways to clean fur from yellowness.
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of table salt and ½ tablespoon of ammonia in a glass of warm water. Apply the solution using a well-wrung out soft cloth. Dry and comb.
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of warm water. Apply the solution to the product, let dry, and comb.
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of pet shampoo in a glass of warm water. Beat the foam and apply it to the pile using a sponge. After 5 minutes, remove the foam with a sponge or cloth soaked in clean water. Dry and comb.
Products with short pile can be wiped both with and against the wool. On long fur, cleaning agents are applied according to its growth, after which the pile can be ruffled.
When removing greasy deposits and stains, the color of natural fur is also important.
Experts recommend
Often fashionistas and fashionistas are faced with the problem of storing mink coats in the summer. If you do not follow the basic recommendations of experts in this matter and neglect simple rules, at the beginning of winter a fur coat with a hood will not look beautiful. It may wrinkle and completely stop holding its shape.
This is far from a disaster, because there are at least two ways to return your beauty to its original appearance.
How to clean white fur
niknikpo/Depositphotos.com Starch, talc and semolina help fight grease and greasy stains on white fur.
They absorb dirt and unpleasant odors. Take starch (semolina or talcum powder) and pour it onto the contaminated area. Using a soft brush, distribute the substance between the fibers or gently rub the fur with your hands, as if you were washing. Shake the product well to remove any residue.
The dirtier the fur, the darker the starch, talc or semolina will be. The procedure must be repeated several times until the substance stops getting dirty.
It’s even more effective if you heat starch, talc or cereal before cleaning. This can be done in a dry frying pan or in the microwave.
It is important to remove all remnants of the product, otherwise it will become food for moths. Therefore, the product can not only be shaken well, but also vacuumed with a low-power vacuum cleaner. For example, the kind that is used to clean the keyboard.
Steam
Straighten your fur at home using hot steam. How to do it? The pile of a fur coat that has become wrinkled can be straightened out by hanging the product on a wooden hanger in the bathroom. The bath is pre-filled with hot water. Do not under any circumstances wet the short fur coat with the collar. If the fibers are barely wrinkled, after the procedure in the bathroom, you can hang the product in the dressing room or other room without large windows for further drying. Why should you avoid a lot of sunlight in the place where the mink coat dries? It's just that the sun's rays can cause dark fur to fade. The ideal option would be to dry the product in a draft. If this option does not work, and the pile still remains unstraightened, then you can additionally stroke it with a comb with rare teeth or using your hand. And then shake well. Fur industry professionals never use an iron to steam mink hair.
How to restore shine to fur
To make your fur coat or collar sparkle again in the sun, treat it with a solution of lemon juice or table vinegar (not essence!).
Dilute lemon juice or table vinegar in water in a ratio of 1: 1. Using a sponge or soft natural cloth, treat the fur. It is important that the sponge or rag is wrung out well. The pile should not be wetted, but rather wiped.
When the product dries, comb it. The effectiveness of this product is especially noticeable on mink.
Another way to restore shine to fur is to use walnuts. Grind the kernels, wrap them in gauze and rub the fur. The released nut oil will refresh the appearance of the product.
In most cases, the measures described - knocking it out and returning the shine - are enough to make a fur coat, hat or vest look like new. But more serious problems can arise with natural fur. It may turn yellow, become greasy, or become stained.
Comb
If for some reason you were unable to steam your fur coat, you can use a damp sponge. You need to “stroke” the fur thoroughly with it: run the sponge over the pile several times, thereby thoroughly moistening it. Next, using a sparse comb, the pile is returned to its original straightness. Then the mink fur coat is shaken and hung to dry.
Care
In any case, never use a hair dryer or iron to smooth a mink coat with a hood at home. The hot air that comes from these household appliances can cause great harm to the lint by drying it out. As a result of this, the fur will become fragile and thin, lose its original shine, and begin to crumble and crumble.
In order not to lead to an extreme situation, be sure to take care of your mink fur coat. Hang it on a hanger after every walk. Better yet, buy a good case for storing such clothes.
In humid weather, before hanging the product to dry, it should be carefully stroked with a comb with sparse teeth.
The following video describes in detail how to iron a mink coat without an iron if it is wrinkled.
Video review
Remember, if you systematically care for your mink, it will serve you for a very long time. Therefore, learn to monitor its condition and know what to do if the fur pile becomes wrinkled.
How to prevent creases and bruises on fur products
From time to time you need to take care of both the collar and the hood - take a comb with rare teeth and comb in the direction of the pile, and not against it.
Try to sit in your fur coat as little as possible. While you are sitting, folds form, and creases appear in the places of these folds. The fur in these places will cake more and more each time, and it will become more difficult to fluff it up.
Fur products cannot be packaged in a bag or case made of polyethylene or synthetic materials. They should not be stored rolled or crumpled.
It is recommended to store a fur coat in a special bag or case, hanging, on a hanger with wide hangers. In a spacious closet, so that the fur coat does not come into contact with the rest of the clothes.
Before putting your fur coat in the closet, place dried citrus peels in your pockets, preferably grapefruit. This will help repel moths.
Special precautions
- Avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the fur will look faded.
- Do not dry the fur coat with a hairdryer or keep it near heating devices.
- Avoid using chemicals against moths
- The fur coat cannot be washed or ironed
- Raw fur products should not be hung in closets
Things made of natural fur are an expensive item of clothing; not every lady can afford them. Experts recommend taking your fur coat to a special studio once a year. You need to take care of your fur coat carefully and not be lazy, otherwise your furry pet will look like a wet cat.
How to remove stains from fur
Stains on fur clothing can have different natures and origins. For example, natural suede bags readily give off the color of fur when worn on the shoulder. You can get dirty with sauce when you eat on the run, or make a blot with a stationery pen.
You can remove stains from dark fur using gasoline (white fur will turn yellow). Refined gasoline with a high octane number. Sometimes it is applied in its pure form, but more often it is mixed with starch or washing powder without enzymes to the consistency of sour cream. A couple of minutes after application, the mixture should be removed with a sponge soaked in clean water, and the product should be dried and combed.
Stains from light fur can be removed using acetone or alcohol, also by mixing liquids with starch or baking soda.
The stronger the dye and the older the stain, the more difficult it is to deal with it at home. If the above methods do not work, do not experiment: take the fur coat to the dry cleaner.
Using a steamer
Bruised fur is restored from exposure to steam. The steaming procedure is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Select a hanger by size.
- The item must be clean. The presence of dirty stains is removed with a soft brush so that it does not stick.
- Fill the steamer with clean filtered water.
- Test the device by releasing a stream of steam to the side. A uniform string should fall on the fur coat without splashing.
- To prepare, hold the equipment at a distance of 20-25 cm from the item, direction along the pile. This will prevent the fur from burning. Duration 3-5 minutes.
- The main procedure is carried out from a distance of 15 cm and lasts 20 minutes. Process the entire coat from the collar, hood and sleeves to the front and back.
- Shake your favorite and place on hangers to dry.
While drying, do not turn on heaters, hair dryers, or radiators nearby.
Laws for wearing fur coats
The last, but by no means unimportant, rule is that wearing it correctly will help preserve the appearance of your favorite clothes . Natural fur very easily absorbs a wide variety of odors. When putting on a fur coat, you should be careful with perfume. The aroma of perfume, ingrained into the pile, will quickly cease to be pleasant. The same applies to other cosmetics. Avoid unnecessary contact with bare skin as sweat may be absorbed into the fur.
In addition, the fur is easily wiped off with constant mechanical stress . This is easy to notice if you constantly carry a bag on your shoulder or keep your hands in your pockets. When going out or attending an event, it is better to choose other accessories that go with a fur coat. Fortunately, there is no shortage of them now.
Compliance with all these rules and principles will allow you to keep your precious mink in excellent condition for many years and it will delight both the owner and others with its beauty.
Faux fur after long-term storage
There are many myths about faux fur. Some say that it is warmer than natural one, that it does not lose its warming properties even when thoroughly wet. We can say with certainty: artificial edges are more durable. In addition, it costs several times less, which makes it a worthy alternative to natural fur both in price and aesthetics. However, very often owners of faux fur are interested in how to fluff up the faux fur on the hood. After all, after long-term storage in the summer, the villi often become wrinkled, twisted, and stick out in all directions like sloppy “needles.”
Fur products (be it a fur coat, boleros, vests, etc.) cost a considerable amount and are purchased once every year. But in order for these wardrobe items to retain their original presentable appearance, they need to be properly stored and cared for. Otherwise, the consequences may not be the most pleasant. If furs are stored incorrectly, creases and bruises are possible. As a result, the owner of the product gets an absolutely unkempt appearance of his “charm”. A natural question arises: what to do in this case? How to straighten fur that is currently facing in different directions?
