How to properly care for fur

Fur products have always been considered a sign of wealth and self-sufficiency. Fur is a capricious material, but with proper care, fur products will always look clean and new.

How to care for faux fur

Faux fur can be of very different qualities, but remember: faux fur is also fur, and you need to care for it properly and appropriately.

Faux fur is found quite often even in the collections of world designers. They use artificial fur so as not to exterminate the animals listed in the Red Book. The result of this choice is the fashion for faux fur in clothes. If you have purchased a product made of faux fur, then you will have to take care of it regularly. And only in this case the product will always look neat and of high quality.

The faux fur is washable. You can wash it both by hand and in a washing machine, but the water temperature should not exceed 45 degrees. You do not know how the fur will behave after washing, so it is better to set a lower temperature (for example, 30 degrees). To avoid deformation, many people prefer hand washing, during which you can use a medium-hard brush.

If the product has elements of suede or leather, then it should not be soaked. The leather, if artificial, can be dyed, and suede can crack.

It is necessary to store the product on a hanger, in an upright position, in a spacious cabinet. Also, there must be remedies for moths, because for moths, artificial fur is also fur.

How to care for mink fur

Mink fur is considered a wear-resistant material. A high-quality mink fur product will serve you up to 10 years. A rather long guarantee is often given on fur coats, but you need to learn how to properly care for mink fur immediately after purchasing a fur coat or other product, otherwise the thing will start to deteriorate.

Mink fur is a very practical material. He is not capricious and durable.

The main thing to remember is that if a fur coat or vest made of mink gets wet, you need to shake it so that the fur takes its natural position, and hang it on a hanger to dry. At the same time, it is important to remember that the sun's rays should not fall on the product, and the heating items should be located at a great distance from the product. The mink product must not be dried in a cupboard or bathroom. Since when drying, the mink fur should be in a natural position, and the air temperature should ideally be from 0 to 18 degrees.

How to care for rabbit fur

Rabbit, unlike mink, is cheap and short-lived material. Rabbit fur coats cost several times less, but they only last for a few seasons. Rabbit fur tends to become dull and brittle. In addition, after a couple of seasons, the fur begins to grow bald and thin.

It is better not to wear rabbit fur in very wet and windy weather. But if your rabbit fur product is still wet, then it must be hung on a hanger and ironed by hand.

Rabbit fur is prone to coloration, so it is best to store it separately from other items. Ideally, the fur coat should be kept in a special case. This rule should be observed when storing products from any fur, even artificial.

A feature of rabbit products is that the skin tears quickly at the folds and seams. Therefore, it is better to carry the bag in your hands, and not on the bend of the elbow or shoulder.

How to care for Arctic fox fur

Arctic fox fur is an expensive and durable material, but it has a number of features. Arctic fox fur products tend to loosen up the hairline. Lumps of hair are formed among the pile, which are difficult to remove, spoiling the overall appearance. This is especially pronounced in products made of long-piled fur. If this happened to your product, then it must be carefully combed. If the fur is long, then the comb or brush should be guided in the direction of the natural growth of the pile, and if the fur is short, then vice versa.

It is also important that a fox fur product reacts very strongly to temperature. Therefore, it should not be ironed in any case, otherwise the skin will become tough and "wooden", and this is already considered an incorrigible marriage.

How to care for fox fur

Fox fur requires compliance with some rules. For example, if your product is wet, it is better to shake off the water with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol (but you cannot use cologne).

If you use perfume, then you need to avoid getting it on the collar of the fur coat, otherwise the liquid can leave traces on the light fox fur.

Fox fur, like any other, should never be dried with a hairdryer. From this, any fur becomes brittle.

A fur coat should always be stored on a hanger, and it is necessary to choose the hanger that fits the size of the product's shoulders. This will help to avoid deformation. A cover for a fox fur coat made of light fur is best worn in blue, this is necessary in order to avoid yellow plaque on the product after long storage.

How to care for silver fox fur

Silver fox fur is a very warm and noble material.

If your product accidentally gets dirty, then be sure to wait until it dries completely. After that, greasy or greasy stains can be cleaned with a soft cloth or cotton pad moistened with alcohol or vodka. You need to clean the fur in the direction of the natural growth of the pile.

Gasoline-based products are also used to clean the silver fox fur. After such cleaning, the product must be well dried and ventilated.

After any procedures for caring for the product, it is not recommended to comb it. A fur coat or vest must be restored in natural conditions: upright position, room temperature, absence of high humidity.

How to care for llama fur

Llama fur is similar to sheepskin, but of a higher quality. Despite the fact that llama fur is an exotic material, it has a number of very useful properties.

Llama fur is very resistant to temperature changes. In addition, it is not afraid of rain and moisture. The fur even reacts positively to water and wet snow: a long pile is twisted into neat spirals.

Llama fur does not require special care. Products made from this fur do not have to be dry-cleaned at the first contamination. It is also very easy to store.

Thanks to these qualities, llama fur products can last from 7 to 10 years with intensive wear. Therefore, when choosing a product, expect that you will wear it for a long time. A llama fur coat is bought once and for a long time.

To care for a llama fur coat, it is best to purchase a brush of medium hardness and comb out all the dirt and dust from the fur, be sure to wait until it is completely dry. It can be cleaned with either water or soapy cleaners.

How to care for tuscany fur

Tuscany fur is very soft and pleasant to the touch. Tuscany sheepskin coats are considered the warmest, despite the fact that the material itself is very light.

You need to store a product made of Tuscany fur in a carefully straightened form and, of course, on a hanger of a suitable size.

Tuscany fur, like any other fur, should not be combed unnecessarily. Also, if you use foundation, be sure to wear scarves. The foundation absorbs very well into the collar and is difficult to clean even with professional cleaning.

If the product is dusty or dirty, then it is best to clean it with a special brush for fur products. This method of cleaning will restore shine and beautiful appearance to the product.

But it is better not to try to clean up strong dirt on your own. Tuscany fur is best given for a general cleaning in a laundry or dry cleaning.

How to care for chinchilla fur

Chinchilla fur is the most expensive material on the fur market. This is a very warm and expensive fur, which must be looked after. It is necessary to choose a product from a chinchilla very carefully, since often high-quality rabbit fur is given out for a chinchilla, but their properties are very different.

Chinchilla fur is prone to getting wet and greasy quickly. And despite the fact that the chinchilla's fur is very dense, it is sometimes very difficult to dry or clean the product.

It is better to dry a fur coat or vest in a separate room, where no heater or heating device can affect the fur. It is better to hang the product on a wooden hanger, and the room should be well ventilated. Be especially careful when drying your fur coat at home while cooking. Damp fur can absorb any odors, so the product should not be dried in the kitchen or bathroom.

When the pile dries up a little, you can gently comb it with a metal brush with thinned bristles. Do not put pressure on the product under any circumstances, the movements should be soft, in the direction of the natural growth of the pile.

In natural conditions, chinchillas clean their fur in volcanic ash. By analogy, chinchilla fur products are cleaned with sand. Even with light dirt, sand can be poured onto the product, allowing it to absorb dirt and excess moisture for some time. Since the fur is dense, it is better to allow more time. Then brush it off with a soft brush. The fur will be cleaned and regain its original shine and gloss.

How to care for raccoon fur

Raccoon fur is a unique material. It can serve you for 15 years with intensive annual wear.

Raccoon fur is very fluffy, products from it are voluminous.

A useful property of this material is that it does not absorb foreign odors as strongly as, for example, the fur of a polar fox. But you still need to keep an eye on the product.

If you haven't worn your raccoon fur coat for a long time, or haven't worn it at all for a whole season, then be sure to get it out to air it.

In winter, the product should be hung on wide hangers between wear. Since the raccoon's fur is quite thin, it can easily take the shape of a hanger, and will not sit on you as well as before, although you may not even notice any visible changes at first.

In winter, a raccoon fur product must be stored in a special case in a cool place. If it is a hat or a fur collar, then it can be wrapped in white, clean soft paper, while the fur coat is best kept in a “breathable” cloth cover.

It is worth knowing that today artificial raccoon fur is also made, it is absolutely identical to the natural fur of this animal in terms of softness, silkiness and wear resistance. In any case, no matter what kind of fur, natural or artificial, you choose, be sure to check the product for quality. When you run your hand against the growth of the pile, the fur should quickly return to its original position, and there should be no bald patches or gaps between the villi. The fur of the raccoon is very dense and dense, despite the fact that it is quite light and soft.

In case of severe contamination, it is better to take raccoon products to a professional dry cleaner, and you can choose a drum dry cleaner, where products are washed along with sawdust soaked in a special solution. Such cleaning is very gentle on fur products, but at the same time effective.