How to clean a sheepskin coat
For our harsh winters, warm and cute sheepskin coats are the most suitable clothing. They are attractive and fashionable, but get dirty very quickly. Eventually there is always a need to clean your favorite winter clothes. Today we’ll talk about how to clean a sheepskin coat at home.
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How to clean a sheepskin coat at home
To clean natural sheepskin coats, you can use the dry and wet cleaning method. Use dry cleaning only if the sheepskin coat is completely dry. Prepare everything you need for cleaning - a rag mitten, salt or semolina.
The sequence of actions for dry cleaning is as follows:
- Spread the sheepskin coat on a table or other flat surface and carefully inspect all contaminated areas.
- Now you need to pour salt or semolina onto the dirty spots.
- Moving from the edge of the dirt to the center of the stain, clean the main layer of dirt.
- Now use gentle circular motions to clean the stain completely.
- Upon completion of cleaning, treat the sheepskin coat with a stiff brush.
Particularly heavily soiled areas are cleaned with a special rubber brush for suede or an eraser is used for this purpose. These products can help save a sheepskin coat that is lightly soiled. For old people spots The eraser is not effective.
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 thoroughly wipe the dirty stain on your sheepskin coat with a piece of stale bread. You may need two of these pieces or even three. The fact is that the bread begins to crumble greatly due to friction. Stale bread copes well with old stains on sheepskin coats.
It is better to remove greasy stains from a sheepskin coat immediately. Pour semolina or starch onto 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 that have a special coating, wet cleaning is used. This can be done with ordinary 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 stained areas with a cloth soaked in this solution. Rinse the cloth frequently; if it is heavily soiled, prepare another solution.
Having finished cleaning, dry the sheepskin coat well and leave it flat to dry. Do not use additional heat sources such as hair dryers or heating appliances. This may cause the sheepskin coat to warp.
How to clean a faux sheepskin coat
An artificial sheepskin coat is much cheaper than a natural one. But she very quickly loses her attractive appearance. To maintain the attractive appearance of a sheepskin coat made of artificial material, it should not be washed. It is only permissible clean it with soapy water. Whip up more foam and cover the sheepskin coat completely with it. This way you will avoid divorces. Try not to wet the sheepskin coat. After cleaning, remove the foam with a damp cloth. Clean very quickly so that the sheepskin coat does not become saturated with 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 lint.
If you cannot do without washing, then wash exclusively by hand. Use only special products for delicate fabrics and warm water. After washing, rinse the sheepskin coat in a large volume of clean water. This should be done in a bathtub 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 your sheepskin coat 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 the dry cleaner; it is quite possible to carry out this process at home.
