How to store fur in summer

Summer is just around the corner and that means winter clothes will soon take their rightful place on the shelves. Today, dry cleaners offer the service of storing fur in a special refrigerator. All conditions for delicate jewelry are met there. But what if fur coats stay at home in the summer? This article will tell How to spend a fur-safe summer vacation.

How to store a natural fur coat in summer

The rules for storing fur products are the same.

• Before storing fur coats, ventilate them in the fresh air. It is important that fur does not like the sun.
• Before putting the fur coat in the closet, inspect the item for damage and dirt. If necessary, the studio and dry cleaning will solve the problems of abrasions and dirt. It is recommended to take fur items to the dry cleaner at least once a year.
• Then carefully comb the fur coat with a fine-toothed comb.
• Moth is the main enemy of fur products, so carefully place anti-moth products in your pockets. The special equipment is placed in both the sleeves and the hood.
• Hang the fur coat on the hanger, straighten the hangers, fasten the buttons. Storing fur in polyethylene is contraindicated.
• The product needs air, so purchase or make special covers from breathable fabric.
• Do not fold or crumple a fur product. This will lead to breakage of the fur and a reduction in the service life of the fur coat.
• It's important to remember one more thing. Fur does not like temperatures above 15 degrees. Therefore, fur is stored in dry and cool rooms.
• Even during summer storage, it is recommended to ventilate fur products on the balcony once a month. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

How to store fur hats in summer

The rules for storing fur hats are not much different from the general rules for storing fur products.

• Clear the dirt. Dry it out of the sun and away from the radiator.
• Cover with anti-moth products and place in breathable packaging.

The smell of fresh paint from newspapers is known to repel moths. Used as an addition to anti-moth products. Orange peels, lavender, geranium, chestnut flowers and walnut leaves help fight moths .

Under no circumstances should fur be treated with aerosols. Contact of chemicals on the pile is destructive. It is better to leave fur cleaning to professionals. But if this fails, then you need to clean the fur at home very carefully. You can clean it at home using the following method.

1. Prepare the product by mixing ammonia with table salt. Proportion 1:3.
2. Use a clothes brush to rub the stain in the direction of the nap.
3. After the procedure, the fur is ventilated in the fresh air.

Possibly use a cardboard box of sufficient size with a tight-fitting lid as a container for the hat. Our grandmothers put the fur hat in a bag and put it in the freezer for the summer.

How to store mink hats in summer

Among the features of storing mink hats, the main one stands out - storing the product on a special stand that holds its shape. If you don’t have one, a three-liter jar will do.

You should not store fur in suitcases and bags. If there is insufficient air circulation, the fur core will dried and the fur will fall out. It is better to leave a separate shelf in the closet for a mink hat.

How to properly care for mink fur coat in summer

A mink coat is a delicate and capricious thing. Therefore, she is carefully cared for. It is recommended to take your mink to the dry cleaner once a year. It is better to do this just after winter. Because dirty fur is the favorite delicacy of moths.

After cleaning, hang the fur coat on a wooden hanger. Make sure that the hangers are positioned end to end, so that avoid deformation of the sleeves. Afterwards, pack it in a cotton case, putting anti-moth products in your pockets. And put it in a closet, which should be spacious so that the mink does not get wrinkled. The cabinet is ventilated periodically.

How to store a white mink coat in summer

Of course, away from humidity. After all, moisture is what is needed for the fungus, which will add yellowness to the fur.

For white fur coats, special blue covers are produced that maintain the color. In the absence of such perhaps   sew a cover from gauze soaked in blue. Dry the gauze cover before use. A breathable cover is placed on top. Continue to follow other recommendations for storing fur products.

How to care for a nutria fur coat in summer

Warm and light nutria fur is unpretentious. He is not afraid of moisture. Because nutria is an animal that lives in water.

It is also a leader among wear-resistant materials for fur coats. And summer care for a nutria fur coat is simple. The product needs to be aired and carefully combed once a month. Like any other fur, nutria must be carefully protected from moths.

Advice on how to get rid of foreign odors present in fur

The simplest and most proven way is to take the product out onto the loggia for 2-3 days. For this purpose, the product is covered with potato starch. Afterwards, the starch must be carefully combed out.

Another method to give fur a pleasant aroma is to place the product in a bag and place an open box of freshly ground coffee in it. Leave for 5-6 days. Stir occasionally. Then ventilate and the product will acquire a persistent coffee aroma.

Additional tips on caring for coats made from different types of fur can be found here. read here.