Is it possible to wash natural fur on the hood. Learn how to wash a fur collar from a down jacket: white and colored

The down jacket has long won the love of many citizens and respect for its excellent service in the cold season. Almost everyone in the wardrobe has this type of outerwear, or even more than one. But you want to dilute the traditional gray or black colors of down jackets with bright accents. Elegance of this coat is given by white fur as a trim for the collar, hood and sleeves.

White fur is most prone to pollution in the short term. Considering bad weather, rains, sleet, urban smog, dust, contact of fur in public transport with not the cleanest places - all this leads to deterioration in the quality of the fur and loss of its original whiteness.

How to clean white fur?

At home, it is not possible to operate with various chemical compounds, so it is worth considering options for self-cleaning a white fur edge. Folk advice and the experience of cleaning white fur on a down jacket allow the use of such means:

• semolina;
• starch;
• medical alcohol;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• talc;
• shampoos for cats and dogs;
• sponges;
• cotton swabs and napkins;
• brushes for long hair (sold in pet stores).

But fur is different. More often, a fur strip is used as an edge on down jackets, firmly sewn with a zipper, so that it can be unfastened when washing the down jacket itself.

Such a strip of fur with a zipper allows washing even if the fur is natural, the zipper will not allow the mezdra (the layer of skin under the pile) to crawl after getting wet. But in other cases, it is better not to wash natural fur with plain water and powder. It is better to resort to dry cleaning.

How to clean white fur on a down jacket?

There are two ways to clean white fur on a down jacket, performing them in order:

• dry cleaning first
• if not helped - wet.

The dry method involves the use of talc, which must be rubbed into the contaminated fur, massaged, shake out the talc, comb the pile with a brush. The procedure can be repeated to bring the fur white. In the same way, potato starch is used, rubbing it into the fur, or semolina, which should absorb all the dirt and thereby whiten the pile, but it is less effective. When dry cleaning, it is important to shake the fur well or vacuum it gently.

The wet method is used if the contamination is local. They do it this way:

• first you need to wet the swab with medical alcohol;
• wipe the dirty place;
• let dry naturally;
• comb out with a comb.

If this does not work, then you can draw a mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle, based on the proportions of 1 to 1, and sprinkle white fur on a down jacket with such a liquid. Wipe with a dry sponge or clean cloth. This cleaning agent is best done in the summer: after the procedure, the fur is dried in the sun.

Also, the “wet” type of cleaning white fur includes the most effective tool - washing with shampoo for dogs or cats. You should do it like this:

• dilute shampoo for dogs or cats in warm water (it is better to take a high-quality whitening shampoo at the pet store);
• spray the white edge with a spray bottle with this solution, then wipe it dry with an absorbent cloth: all the dirt should remain on the fabric;
• if the edge is sewn to the zipper, you need to wash the fur carefully, passing it through your fingers. Can be left briefly in soapy water for best effect;
• squeeze, before rinsing the fur in clean water with the addition of 9% vinegar (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water) to achieve the effect of conditioning the villi;
• dry naturally to a semi-dry state;
• then comb the fur carefully in the direction of the pile so that there are no “icicles”;
• dry until the moisture is completely evaporated with a hairdryer, then comb out the white clean fur again.

At the end of this cleaning method, the fur edge looks new, shiny, without yellowness.

The considered methods for cleaning white fur on a down jacket are applicable at home. You can clean the pile both dry and wet. But washing is not suitable for every type of fur: for starters, it is better to try cleaning with talcum powder, starch, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.

We will not say that the easiest way is to clean the fur collar in a special salon, since the pleasure is not cheap, but we will give recommendations on how to wash the fur collar at home, carefully and effectively clean the fur at home. Let's share secrets and tell you how to wash fur at home, depending on the type of fur collar and color.

If we clean a down jacket with fur, then the cleaning differs depending on what color it is, natural or artificial.

If we are talking about natural fur, then it not only decorates the product, but also retains heat. The advantage of artificial is the price, and the appearance is no worse.

We clean faux fur from a down jacket

The whole washing procedure takes several stages - preparation, washing, subsequent care.

Preparation for cleaning:

1. Washing fur at home should begin with knocking it out of dust, gently combing it. At the preparatory stage, you can clean the fur with a vacuum cleaner. Look carefully at the collar, there should be a tag indicating the permissible washing mode and temperature limit. Faux fur can be washed in a washing machine only on the most delicate mode.
2. You can wash the fur collar from the down jacket only with your hands, the machine is not used here. To do this, draw water into the bath, pour the right amount of powder for hand washing there, soak the product for 30-60 minutes. The main difference between an automatic powder and a hand wash powder is that the first one forms less foam than the second one. After the allotted time, gently squeeze the fur, then rinse several times, alternating cold water with warm. If you want to give the fur a shine, you can drop a little table vinegar into the water. After washing, hang on a hanger, dry in the usual way, outside or at home. Do not use heaters, batteries. After complete drying, comb gently. Delicate spin in manual mode can be done with a towel.

In order for faux fur from a jacket or any other piece of clothing to be worn for a long time, you need to follow simple recommendations:

• stains are best removed immediately;
• it is better to store products in a clean state, in a bag for clothes;
• if the fur product is white, then you need to wash the jacket with white fur in the same way, but after cleaning, blue it a little;
• do not wrinkle, do not fold, because it will be difficult to straighten it.

Natural fur

There comes a time when the fur gets dirty and its appearance deteriorates, you can simply wash it or make the operation more difficult. Do not be upset, because there are many ways to eliminate pollution. If the product or collar is too badly damaged by dirt, you can’t remove it on your own - you can contact the dry cleaning service and for the indicated price you will quickly and accurately eliminate the defect, then you won’t have to wash the fur from the down jacket.

Unlike artificial, it is forbidden to wash a jacket with natural fur in a typewriter.

The very first step

Trying to dry wash. To do this, carefully shake off the dust from natural fur, take a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment, then remove the surface dirt again.

If dirt remains after combing, we proceed to a stronger method. Although toys or fur from the hood after such manipulations most often become clean.

Wet cleaning

Take a suede shoe brush and room temperature water.

Moisten the brush and wash well, and then clean the collar, fur trim, and the fur coat is subjected to the same cleaning. Repeat 2-3 times. After that, comb gently and leave to dry.

Washing in water

If none of the above methods proved to be useful, we move on to a more risky method, wet washing. Since in dry cleaning such actions are performed on special equipment, we risk more.

Before washing, check if it will crawl from the powder. To do this, drip the product on a small, inconspicuous area. Or a more aggressive way - check with a drop of ammonia.

The safest will be a product for bathing animals or caring for fur or wool. It is excellent and, most importantly, will carefully eliminate excess fat.

Fur products do not tolerate hot water, avoid high temperatures in manual mode, and it is better to wash a fur collar in a washing machine only at low temperatures.

Folk remedies

"Flour" wash

In the past, using plain flour was considered a great way to wash.

• Pour flour into a large bowl.
• Lower the collar or other fur product.
• Carry out a delicate dry wash without adding water.
• Thoroughly remove flour residues.
• Vacuum.
• Dry.
• Comb.

Furs with a short undercoat and a long pile are the most difficult to clean from pollution. Such products require a particularly careful approach.

"Fur in the dough"

• Take starch, preferably potato starch, sprinkle fur on it.
• Make a warm soapy solution, pour it into a spray bottle.
• Spray over starch.
• Wait until the crusts in the form of dough dry out.
• Clean with a brush.

Hot sand for a sheepskin coat

• Take a brush, ordinary clean sand.
• Warm up the sand.
• Gently rub with your hands into the surface of the sheepskin coat.
• Remove sand with a suede brush.

In the same way, you can use semolina, bran.

Bringing back the shine!

• We take 250 ml of warm water.
• Add 1 tbsp. vinegar.
• Soak a soft cloth.
• Wipe thoroughly.
• Wipe with a dry, clean cloth to remove any residue.

Snow white method

Since for the sake of beauty it is often necessary to settle for white, you need to know the methods of whitening it:

• Hydrogen peroxide and water in equal proportions. Spray, after drying, gently walk with a dry and clean cloth to remove residues.
• Mix with water 3 tsp. soda and 1 tsp. alcohol. Wet the suede brush and go over the product.

Cleaning the fur of different animals

In addition to color, washing depends directly on "what animal" you are going to clean.

Fox fur, chinchilla

Purified gasoline is considered the most effective method. To do this, moisten the sponge, gently rinse in the direction of the pile. After you can sprinkle with starch, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the residue. To weather the smell, you need a story for drying in the open air.

After any kind of cleaning, the fur collar will not be out of place to comb it to give it a fresher and neater look.

Mink fur

Provides for dry washing with raw semolina heated in the oven, potato starch or wet washing (using vinegar or water).

Mink is the most favorite fur of moths

Care features are simple and affordable. After all, if you want a collar or a fur coat to serve you for a long time, you need to follow the rules. Mink loves airing, but at the same time with low humidity. So, in rain or snow, try not to go out and not wet the product.

If you get wet when you come home, gently shake off the drops, comb and hang on a strong hanger until completely dry.

If there are stains, vacuum the thing and simply comb it.

rabbit fur

One of the most inexpensive. There was a time when one could often see hats or collars made of this fur. It is warm but short lived. Quickly loses gloss, breaks, grows bald.

It is not difficult to clean such fur - lemon juice or a mixture of the usual weak solution of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide restores its former attractiveness well.

When cleaning rabbit fur, try not to wet the fur. From this, the wear time is greatly reduced.

Rabbit care is required constantly due to low quality and fragility. It is especially important to monitor and prevent moisture from entering. In this case, the fur should be wiped and combed as soon as possible.

1. You can not iron the fur product.
2. Do not dry with hot air. Fur can be deformed.
3. When drying, it is best to give the product the most correct look and direction of the fur itself.
4. After washing, be sure to thoroughly remove the remnants of all products from the surface.
5. Drying in the sun is unacceptable.
6. If the product is very expensive or the pollution is very strong, trust the professionals to carry out competent and safe dry cleaning.
7. Since it cannot be squeezed out, leave the water to drain naturally, for 5-7 hours.
8. If you need to dry a collar or fur trim, have a towel ready and wrap it well.
9. Fur is a special type of decoration. It is forbidden to crush, squeeze, rub.
10. The more often you comb the product, the better!

When handling a fur product, it is better to follow simple recommendations for the prevention of contamination than to resort to a long and delicate hand wash at home. Therefore, before buying, evaluate how carefully you can wear white fur trim or outerwear, how often you can clean the surface of dust, how durable the thing should be. Whatever the quality is not artificial - natural is more luxurious and durable.

Our regular reader sent us this email:

“I have been reading your site for a long time, I trust your recommendations, so I want to seek advice. My daughter wore a fur-trimmed down jacket...until I decided to wash it. I thought it wouldn't hurt, but in the end from a luxurious fur collar there was some kind of mangy cat's tail.

What did I do wrong? Should I take the down jacket to the dry cleaner or are there any effective ways to wash the down jacket at home?

— Angelina, Vologda, 42 years old.

Indeed, if your down jacket has a fur edge, then this complicates its washing - if you wash everything without knowledge of the matter, then there is a chance to ruin the fur, in fact, spoiling the appearance of the garment. But everything is not as complicated as it seems - further we will look at several simple and effective ways to wash the fur from a down jacket without resorting to dry cleaning.

Washing machine

This is the easiest way if your down jacket has faux fur. This material is quite hardy, it is more difficult to spoil it, so you can safely resort to the help of a typewriter.

Important: To figure out how to wash faux fur from a down jacket, carefully study the latter. There will be instructions on how to wash, what settings to set. Usually a gentle mode is required.

Even if you decide to wash faux fur, refrain from drying / spinning in a washing machine. Tousled edges were brought to our dry cleaner more than once, from which nothing really remained. Restoring such fur is very difficult, and sometimes even impossible. Instead, gently blot the washed collar with a towel and lay it to dry in a warm and dry place, away from heaters.

Handwash

In many situations, the best way to clean the fur on a down jacket is to hand wash it - especially when the fur is natural. If the collar is detachable, then you are lucky, it will be much more convenient to work with it.

• If a pollution is not too serious, then you can wash the collar in running water using a regular hair shampoo. For greater efficiency, you can add a little detergent to it. It is easiest to dry such fur then by gently wrapping it in a dry, fluffy towel.

• If a pollution is strong enough, then before washing it is recommended to apply a mixture of two teaspoons of salt with a spoonful of ammonia dissolved in a glass of water to the fur in advance. Then let the collar lie down for a while and wash it in the usual way.

Tip: The best way to wash a fur collar from a faux fur down jacket is to use a warm solution of a powder that is designed to wash wool and / or silk. Soak the edge in this solution, leave for twenty minutes, then rinse with plain running water.

Not all types of fur can be washed. For example, it is strongly not recommended to wash the arctic fox, only dry cleaning is suitable for them. In addition, it is recommended not to abuse washing, even neat, if your product is made of natural fur.

The fact is that during washing, the fat components dissolve in the fur, which make it shiny and elastic. And if a few rare washings are well tolerated, then over time the condition of the down jacket edge will become more and more sad. If the dirt is too serious for dry cleaning, be sure to contact the dry cleaner.

— Albert Vasilievich, dry-cleaner

Related articles: Are there stains on the down jacket after washing? .

Dry cleaning

If you can’t unfasten the fur, then it’s better to consider ways to clean the fur on a down jacket dry (or with a damp mixture, but without a general soak). It's also easy:

• mix gasoline and starch so that you get a thick mixture, in consistency, reminiscent of sour cream. After that, evenly apply this substance to the contaminated area and let it rest. Gasoline will evaporate on its own, after which the pile will need to be combed with a frequent comb to get rid of traces of starch. Please note that this method is not applicable for artificial karakul who may be afraid of gasoline.

• Sprinkle talcum powder over the surface of the collar. Rub it thoroughly with your hands, then shake the down jacket. If a little talc remains - it does not matter, it repels moths. Starch can be used in the same way.

• The above mixture of ammonia and salt can also be used simply for cleaning, without further washing the edge.

white fur cleaning

Approaches to how to wash white fur from a down jacket are slightly different from those with a dark color of fur - after all, any, even the slightest deviation from the norm, will be immediately noticeable, the material can easily turn yellow, so you need to act more carefully. It is not recommended to resort to regular washing, here are more acceptable cleaning methods:

• Soak hardwood sawdust in gasoline, then sprinkle it on the collar. Wipe the fur between your hands, then thoroughly comb and knock out everything to get rid of the remnants of sawdust.

• Take one part of soda and three parts of medical alcohol, mix thoroughly. Soak a sponge in this mixture and gently go over the contaminated areas.

• Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and water, soak a clothes brush in the mixture, and gently brush the problem areas until they are white.

Important: If we are talking about serious pollution, for example, wine spilled on white fur, then do not even try to clean it at home., you just ruin everything, you can’t do without special chemicals. Be sure to give your down jacket to professionals who will find the right way to clean the fur collar from a down jacket - and then, perhaps, it will be possible to bring it back to its original form.

Chic down jackets with a fashionable fur trim on the hood are always at the peak of popularity. Light and incredibly comfortable, such outerwear not only pleases the eyes of others, but also allows the girl to feel comfortable even in the most severe frost. Many manufacturers of down jackets are considering how exactly not only the product itself, but also the fur trim will be washed. That is why they equip things with buttons or zippers. But not everyone does it. Therefore, very often, many girls face a difficult question: how to wash the fur from a down jacket at home, while maintaining its original appearance? Let's figure out together how easy and effortless to do this job.

Hand wash natural fur at home
Why wash fur at home anyway? Firstly, an accessory for a down jacket can lose its magnificent appearance during even the most careful wear. Traveling in public transport, going to the grocery store, using the house elevator - all this and much more are the very factors that can lead to a rather deplorable state of the fur on a down jacket. Secondly, even the most accurate sock does not give you a 100% guarantee that at the end of the season you will not find greasy and dirty spots on the fur. Thirdly, dry cleaning services are quite expensive, so even such a seemingly simple procedure as fur cleaning can cost you a tidy sum.

The simplest and most effective method of cleaning the edge of a down jacket is hand washing. Let's define the main steps that will help us clean the product from dirt, grease and other contaminants.

1. First, detach the fur from the down jacket. The product can be attached to the hood of outerwear with buttons or zippers. However, very often manufacturers sew fur to the hood. In this case, you will have to carefully unpick the product.
   
2. In order to wash the fur, it is necessary to prepare a soapy solution. Take a small bowl, pour water into it. Fur does not like high temperatures, so water should not be heated higher than 30 degrees Celsius. Use detergent for washing. A great alternative would be shampoo or liquid soap. In addition, modern hardware stores offer a wide range of products for cleaning fur and fur products from both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
   
3. After you have prepared the water, proceed directly to the process of processing the product. Soak the fur in the solution and leave for at least half an hour.
   
4. After a while, proceed to the very washing of the fur. Act carefully, with smooth and unhurried movements, processing contaminated areas. Try not to rub or squeeze the fur too hard with your hands, otherwise it may become deformed.
   
5. After you wash the product in a soapy solution, rinse the basin thoroughly. This will help you get rid of the foam that may be left on the sides of the container and prevent you from rinsing the fur thoroughly.
   
6. After the basin for rinsing is absolutely clean, place the fur there. It is very important! Rinse the product exclusively in cold water! In this case, you will achieve that after washing the fur from the down jacket will be shiny, soft to the touch and silky.
   
7. Drying of the product also needs to be given close attention. In no case do not hang the fur on a rope in the bathroom or on the radiator, and do not wring it out or twist it. Lay the fur out on a towel and let it dry naturally.
   
8. After the product is completely dry, the fur must be put in order. For these purposes, you can use a regular comb with rare teeth. In addition, in the pet store, you can choose a special model for fur. When combing, do not make sudden movements, but slide the comb smoothly and slowly in the direction of the growth of the villi.
   

It is possible to clean the fur with a soapy solution if, after wearing, slight contamination is found on it. Unfortunately, greasy stains will be much more difficult to deal with.

How to remove grease stains?
So, to remove an annoying greasy stain from the fur edge of a down jacket, prepare a special solution. To do this, take a teaspoon of 10% ammonia and two tablespoons of salt, as well as two hundred milliliters of water. Then gently mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture on problem spots on the fur. Leave for half an hour, and then wash the fur according to the same principle as we described above.

In addition to the method presented, greasy stains can be removed with a mixture of salt and vinegar. To prepare the solution, add the following ingredients: one tablespoon of salt, half a liter of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. After that, gently apply the solution on greasy stains for no more than half an hour, and then wash as usual.

Dry cleaning of the fur edge of a down jacket
If for some reason the fur cannot be removed from the down jacket, then it is necessary to dry clean the product. There are several options for such washing, consider each of them.

1. starch and gasoline. The most ordinary gasoline will perfectly cope with cleaning the fur collar. To do this, add starch to the substance, and then mix the ingredients until a sufficiently thick consistency. After you need to apply the mixture to the problematic participants and leave it for half an hour. Next, clean the fur from the remnants of the mixture with a comb or vacuum cleaner.
   
2. Talc. This method involves the use of talc as the main cleaning agent. Take a handful of the crystalline substance and gently work on problem areas on the fur. The procedure can be repeated until the entire fur is white. Then you need to remove all the powder from the fur by shaking the product well. The remaining grains can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. An excellent alternative to talc are starch and semolina.
   

Faux fur trim
All of the above tips concerned those cases when the edge of the down jacket is made of natural fur. However, very often, faux fur serves as a decoration for outerwear. This is understandable: the alternative version of the natural edge is lighter in weight, it is quite easy to clean, and it costs several times less. Caring for such a product is not at all difficult. Very often, a washing machine can be used to remove stains from the surface of faux fur. First of all, study the label on the down jacket. The manufacturer must indicate on it all the conditions for washing the product. In most cases, faux fur is washed with the down jacket on a delicate cycle.

All of the above methods for cleaning fur on a down jacket are proven. You can freely use them at home. However, remember: when cleaning the fur, you should be extremely careful and prudent! One wrong action - and a chic new thing can be sent to the mezzanine "until better times." If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to send your down jacket to a professional dry cleaner!

In addition to all of the above factors, do not forget to follow the basic rules for storing fur. Try to keep the down jacket in the spring and summer in a closet, securely closed from sunlight. Provide the necessary protection against moths. Do not hang the product too closely with other wardrobe items, the fur should "breathe". Compliance with simple rules will help you keep your wonderful down jacket with a magnificent fur trim for many years!

No matter how careful you are, it's time to wash your down jacket. Modern washing machines have a special program for this and can easily cope with this task. But what if the down jacket is decorated with fur trim? Those are the most popular ones. There is a way out of this problematic situation.

If the manufacturer prudently took care of the removable fur trim, then you are in luck. Most often it is fastened with buttons or zippers. Unfasten the fur trim and clean it separately. Fur trim made of natural fur is washed with ordinary hair shampoo in running water. Add a little detergent, lightly rinse the fur and rinse thoroughly. Lay the fur to dry on a towel horizontally. Gently comb the dried fur product with a comb - first against the pile, then in its direction. This method of cleaning the fur is not very effective if it has visible greasy contamination. Prepare a special composition for cleaning fur: add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ammonia to a glass of water, stir. Apply the mixture to the contaminated areas of the fur and leave it for half an hour. Then wash and dry the product as described above.

If for some reason it is desirable not to wash the fur, but to clean it, for example, the fur is not removable or very dirty, use a mixture of gasoline and starch for cleaning. Blend these ingredients until creamy. Apply the resulting composition to the contaminated areas of the fur edge. Leave it like this for a while, after which all the gasoline will evaporate, and the starch will absorb the dirt. Now comb the fur with a comb so that there are no traces of starch left. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Removable fur is now washable. Natural fur is not always used when sewing outerwear. It is gradually being replaced by the artificial. This is understandable: it is lighter in weight, much cheaper, easier to clean, and you don’t have to kill animals for it. Caring for faux fur products is not difficult - they can be washed without fear of spoiling the appearance. Start by reading the label on your down jacket. Washing conditions must be indicated there. Most often, a down jacket can be washed in a washing machine, setting a gentle mode. Stains on fur trim are cleaned in the same way as stains on natural fur - gasoline with starch or ammonia mixed with water and salt. It is impossible to clean artificial astrakhan fur with gasoline.

Some faux fur products are best washed by hand. Prepare a warm soapy solution with wool and silk washing powder. Clean your down jacket before washing. You can use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush for this. Then moisten the fur edge in a soapy solution, leave for 15-30 minutes, rinse under running water. Faux fur can not be twisted, it is better to slightly squeeze out the water with your hands or wrap it with a cotton cloth, squeeze out the water with it. Hang your jacket on your shoulders. Dry at room temperature away from heating appliances. Faux fur does not stretch and does not require horizontal drying. White fur products that cannot be washed require special care. Often they appear yellowish spots. You can remove them with a mixture of water and lemon juice. Take the ingredients of the mixture in equal proportions. Moisten a clothes brush in the composition and very carefully clean stains on white faux fur with it, until the yellowness disappears completely. Clean a product with fur that is not recommended to be washed with ammonia, which can be mixed in equal proportions with denatured alcohol.

If you are afraid that home washing will damage the fur on a down jacket, then take your favorite thing with a fur trim to a dry cleaner. Experienced specialists will study the material of the jacket, its finish and the degree of contamination, and select the appropriate composition for cleaning. Therefore, soon you will receive your clothes perfectly cleaned.