How to clean a sheepskin coat

For our harsh winters, warm and cute sheepskin coats are the most suitable clothes. They are attractive and trendy, but they get dirty very quickly. In the end, there is always a need to clean your favorite winter clothes. Today we'll talk about how to clean a sheepskin coat at home.

How to clean a sheepskin coat at home

For cleaning a natural sheepskin coat, you can use a dry cleaning method and a wet one. Use dry cleaning only if the sheepskin coat is absolutely dry. Prepare everything you need for cleaning - this is a rag mitt, salt or semolina.

The dry cleaning sequence is as follows:

1. Spread the sheepskin coat on a table or other flat surface and carefully inspect all contaminated areas.
2. Now you need to sprinkle salt or semolina on dirty spots.
3. Moving from the edge of the dirt to the center of the stain, clean off the main layer of dirt.
4. Now, use gentle circular motions to clean the entire stain.
5. Upon completion of cleaning, treat the sheepskin coat with a stiff brush.

Particularly heavily soiled areas are cleaned with a special suede rubber brush or an eraser is used for this purpose. With these means, you can save a sheepskin coat with light pollution. For old stains the eraser is ineffective.

A piece of stale bread helps a lot in cleaning a sheepskin coat. This method was used several hundred years ago. You can take both black and white bread. Just wipe the dirty spot on the sheepskin coat thoroughly with a piece of stale bread. You may need two of these, or even three. The fact is that the bread begins to crumble from friction. Stale bread does an excellent job with age-old stains on a sheepskin coat.

It is better to remove greasy spots from a sheepskin coat immediately. Sprinkle semolina or starch on it and, depending on how the fat is absorbed, shake off the semolina and add a fresh portion. Do not use salt for this cleaning. It can damage the sheepskin coat.

After cleaning, the sheepskin coat must be treated with a special water-repellent impregnation. It will cover the product with the thinnest protective layer and increase its service life.

For sheepskin coats with a special coating, use wet cleaning. This can be done with regular wet wipes. If the dirt is very strong, then use the following mixture for cleaning: dilute a tablespoon of shampoo and half a teaspoon of ammonia in warm water. Wipe the contaminated area with a cloth moistened with this solution. Rinse the napkin frequently; if it is heavily soiled, prepare a different solution.

Having finished cleaning, wipe the sheepskin coat well and leave it flat to dry. Do not use additional heat sources such as hair dryers or heating appliances. From this sheepskin coat can warp.

How to clean an artificial sheepskin coat

An artificial sheepskin coat is much cheaper than a natural one. But she very quickly loses its attractive appearance. To preserve the attractive appearance of a sheepskin coat made of artificial material, it must not be washed. Only admissible clean her with soapy water. Whip up some foam and cover the entire sheepskin coat with it. This will help you avoid divorce. Try not to get your sheepskin coat wet. After cleaning, remove the foam with a damp cloth. Clean very quickly so that the sheepskin coat does not get soaked in foam.

A steam generator can handle cleaning an artificial sheepskin coat. Use a soft bristled brush for this procedure. And after cleaning, comb the raised pile.

If you cannot do without washing, then wash exclusively on your hands. Use only special products for delicate fabrics and warm water. After washing the sheepskin coat, rinse with plenty of clean water. This should be done in a bathroom or other large container. To remove water, blot the sheepskin coat with a cloth and hang it on a hanger to dry. Do not dry a sheepskin coat made of artificial material outdoors. This can ruin the appearance of the sheepskin coat.

How to clean a sheepskin coat: video

We present you a short video in which you will get acquainted with the process of cleaning a sheepskin coat. As you can see, it is not at all necessary to take the product to dry cleaning; it is quite possible to carry out this process at home.