An otter or beaver fur coat will last you the longest: up to 20 seasons. Slightly less durable mink: 10 seasons. Most short term service with a squirrel and a rabbit: 2–4 years. But at proper care fur things can keep gloss much longer.

How to understand that the fur is dirty

Spots and yellowness are immediately visible. To determine the degree of general contamination of a thing and find the most greasy areas, a test with a hairdryer will help.

Hang the fur coat on a coat hanger and direct the cold air from the hair dryer onto it. Do the villi scatter freely, and then easily fall into place? The fur is clean. If not, it needs to be cleaned.

But first, remember that in no case should you do with fur products.

Taboo when cleaning fur

1. Fur cannot be washed! If the mezdra (the skin that holds the fur) gets wet, it can become rough and cracked. In this case, the product is deformed and bald.
2. The fur must not be dried with a hair dryer, on a radiator or in direct sunlight! Can only be on outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
3. Fur is not allowed! Even from the inside out.
4. Fur cannot be cleaned with household chemicals to remove rust, washing powders with enzymes, bleaches.

Before using any other product, test it on a small, inconspicuous area of ​​the product. For example, under the arms.

How to get rid of dust

Even in a well-closed case, a fur coat or vest can become dusty. Therefore, before putting away the fur item for storage, as well as before wearing it, refresh it.

Spread a damp white cotton sheet on the floor. Put a fur coat on top and knock it out well, first on one side, and then on the other side. After that, hang it on a coat hanger and comb it.

If the fur is tangled and matted, spray the item with warm water from a spray bottle and let it dry. Then comb. The pile will fall into place. For the same purpose, you can carefully walk on the fur with a steamer.

How to restore shine to fur

To make a fur coat or collar sparkle in the sun again, treat them with a solution of lemon juice or table vinegar (not essences!).

Dilute lemon juice or table vinegar in water in a ratio of 1: 1. Use a sponge or soft natural cloth to process the fur. It is important that the sponge or rag is well wrung out. The pile should not be wetted, but wiped.

When the product dries, comb it. The effectiveness of this tool is especially noticeable on the mink.

Another way to restore shine to fur is to use walnuts. Grind the kernels, wrap them in gauze and rub the fur. The released nut oil will refresh the look of the product.

In most cases, the measures described - knocking out and returning shine - are enough to make a fur coat, hat or vest look like new. But with natural fur, more serious problems can arise. It can turn yellow, greasy, stained.

How to get rid of yellowness

Over time, light fur, as well as fur with white pile at the tips (silver fox, chinchilla and others) acquires yellow tint. The product immediately loses its presentability.

There are several ways to clean the fur from yellowness.

1. In a glass of warm water, dissolve 1 tablespoon of table salt and ½ tablespoon of ammonia. Apply the solution with a well-wrung soft cloth. Dry and comb.
2. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of warm water. Apply the solution to the product, let dry, comb.
3. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of pet shampoo in a glass of warm water. Beat the foam and use a sponge to apply it to the pile. After 5 minutes, remove the foam with a sponge or cloth soaked in clean water. Dry and comb.

Products with a short pile can be wiped both on wool and against it. Cleaning products are applied to long fur according to its growth, after which the pile can be ruffled.

When removing greasy deposits and stains, the color of natural fur is also important.

How to clean white fur

With greasiness and greasy spots on white fur, starch, talc and semolina help to fight. They absorb dirt and odors.

Take starch (semolina or talc) and pour it on the contaminated area. Using a soft brush, distribute the substance between the villi or gently rub the fur with your hands, as if you were washing it. Shake the item well to remove any residue.

The dirtier the fur, the darker the starch, talc or semolina will be. The procedure must be repeated several times until the substance stops getting dirty.

It is even more effective if starch, talc or cereals are heated before cleaning. This can be done in a dry frying pan or in the microwave.

It is important to remove all residues of the product, otherwise it will become food for moths. Therefore, the product can not only be shaken well, but also vacuumed with a low-power vacuum cleaner. For example, one that is used to clean the keyboard.

How to clean dark fur

To combat pollution on dark fur, the same method is used, but with different absorbents.

1. Rye bran. Suitable for coarse fur (nutria, goat, wolf).
2. Sawdust. Ideal for muskrat and otter fur. But in no case should sawdust of coniferous wood be used: they contain resins.
3. Sand. It copes well with dirt on the fur of mole and beaver.

How to remove stains from fur

Spots on fur clothes can have a different nature and origin. For example, natural suede bags willingly give color to fur when worn on the shoulder. You can get dirty with sauce when you eat on the run, or put a blot with a clerical pen.

You can remove a stain from dark fur with gasoline (white will turn yellow). Refined gasoline with a high octane number. Sometimes it is applied in its pure form, but more often mixed with starch or washing powder without enzymes to the consistency of sour cream. A couple of minutes after application, the mixture must be removed with a sponge dipped in clean water, and the product should be dried and combed.

Stains from light fur can be removed with acetone or alcohol, as well as mixing liquids with starch or baking soda.

The stronger the dye and the older the stain, the more difficult it is to deal with it at home. If these methods do not work, do not experiment: take the fur coat to.

How to care for mezdra

If you notice that the leather base fur product coarsened, do the following procedure.

Dissolve a little glycerin or vaseline with egg yolk in a liter of warm water. With the resulting mixture, wipe the product from the inside out. Lightly remember and stretch the core. Then remove the rest of the mixture and lay the item to dry inside out.

How to clean faux fur

With faux fur products, everything is easier and more difficult at the same time.

Easier because they can be washed. Preferably by hand, but it is also possible in a machine with a delicate mode (up to 40 degrees, up to 600 revolutions) using gentle powders and without wringing.

More difficult, because it is difficult to guess with a mechanical cleaner.

Do not use vinegar or acetone to clean faux fur.

Otherwise, you can use all the same methods as for natural fur.

Do you know other natural and natural care life hacks? faux fur? Share them in the comments.

Ways to clean fur coats at home.

After a long winter, fur products are placed in a closet for a long time, where they will hang until the next season. That is why after wearing, before hanging your favorite little thing for storage, it should be cleaned. How to do this, we will tell further.

There are many ways to clean fur products. Of course, the easiest option is to give the coat to the dry cleaner. But it is quite expensive and thus it is possible to spoil the product.

Fur cleaning methods:

• Lemon juice. To do this, dilute lemon juice with water in a bowl in a ratio of 1:10. After that, the product is wiped with a sponge dipped in the solution. After that, the product is dried and the fur is combed out.
• Knockout. This is a way to help remove dust. To do this, the product is wrapped in a white sheet with the pile down and knocked out.
• Starch. Starch is applied to the product. After the fur coat hangs for a day, the flour is combed out. Immediately in the direction of hair growth, and then against it.

Now fur cleaner can be purchased at any household chemical store. These are basically sprayers that are very convenient to apply to the fur. After that, the product is applied and left for several minutes to absorb. Next, the fur is combed out. Basically, these funds contain essential oils and animal fats. They restore shine and make products beautiful.

Overview of fur cleaners:

• INSAF. One of the most popular tools. It prevents the appearance of tangles, as well as knocking down the undercoat. Quickly copes with greasiness and fat.
• LIVAL LICKER CONZ. Allows you to quickly put the fur coat in order. There are substances with a coloring effect. It contains vegetable essential oils that add shine.
• FUR FRESH SALAMANDER. A popular tool with which you can return the shine to the product and get rid of tangles. Colors the pile.
• TERRE DE SOMMIERES POWDER. This substance is best used for targeted cleaning. This is a powder that will help get rid of stains. It is rubbed into the fur, and then shaken off.
• ULTRA FINISH MILK. The substance is intended for cleaning fur products of any color. Returns shine and prevents lint from sticking together.

How to clean a mink coat after winter with alcohol, champagne vodka?

This product is more suitable for cleaning dark fur products. The procedure is quite simple. It is necessary to mix vinegar, vodka and water in equal quantities. After that, a towel or soft brush is saturated with liquid and applied to the product in the direction of hair growth. Next, the product is dried and combed out again. This allows you to remove excess fat and add shine to the product.

Cleaning a mink coat with talcum powder from vomiting

Talc is an excellent fur cleaner. Its action is based on adsorption abilities. This substance is ideal for removing grease and adding shine.

Instruction:

• Remove vomit with a damp cloth
• Lay the product on the floor and sprinkle the soiled and greasy places with talc
• Rub the powder clockwise, shake off the talcum powder little by little
• After that, add a new portion and rub again
• Comb out the talcum powder and shake off the product well.

Cleaning a mink coat with ammonia from milk

There are two ways to clean products with ammonia:

• Alcohol and ammonia. Substances are mixed in equal quantities. The sponge is wetted with the resulting liquid and applied to the fur. Next, the product is dried and combed out.
• Ammonium chloride, salt and water. It is necessary to add 40 ml of ammonia and 20 g of salt to 500 ml of water. After that, the mixture is shaken and applied to the fur. After that, the product is dried and combed out.

This is one of the easiest and most affordable options.

Instruction:

• Add a spoonful of shampoo to warm water and beat until foamy
• Apply a little foam to the sponge and rub it into the fur in a circular motion.
• Hang the product on a hanger and wipe with a damp cloth
• Let dry and brush through

Cleaning a mink coat with hydrogen peroxide

This option is more suitable for cleaning a white fur coat, as dark fur may appear light spots. You can learn more about cleaning with peroxide in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat with hydrogen peroxide

Cleaning a mink coat with vinegar from gasoline

The product is suitable for cleaning dark and light fur.

Instruction:

• Apply vinegar to the swab and wipe the product with it in the direction of growth of the pile
• Hang on hanger and let dry
• After that, the cotton wool is impregnated with glycerin and the entire pile is also wiped.
• Hang the product on the balcony and let it ventilate
• Comb out

With the help of semolina, it will be possible not only to remove dirt, but also to give the product shine. For cleaning, the fur is sprinkled with grits. After that, you need to rub the product a little, as during washing. After that, carefully shake off the fur and comb it with a soft brush.

Is it possible and how to clean a mink coat with flour?

How to clean a mink coat with flour can be seen in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat with flour

The main task of caring for a mink coat is to give it shine. To do this, you can use a mixture of lard, water and ammonia.

Instruction:

• Dissolve 100 g of rendered pork fat in a liter of boiling water
• Enter 2 ml of ammonia and shake the mixture
• Pour it into a spray bottle and shake the bottle several times
• Apply a solution to the entire fur coat and hang the product on the balcony
• Let the product dry and comb it

One of the most better ways cleaning white fur coats is hydrogen peroxide or sawdust with gasoline.

Instruction:

• Pour the sawdust with refined gasoline and wring it out
• Lay the fur coat on the table and sprinkle it with wet sawdust
• Leave the sawdust to dry completely, shake off the product
• Thoroughly remove detergent residue with a brush

How and how to clean a sheared mink coat?

Cleaning a sheared mink is quite simple. More details in the video.

VIDEO: Cleaning sheared mink

How to clean or wash the lining of a mink coat from dirt?

If there is little dirt, then the product is dried, and then the dry dirt is cleaned with a brush.

There are two options for cleaning the lining:

• Rip off the lining. After that, the lining is washed in the machine on a delicate wash cycle. After drying, the fabric is ironed, sewn to the fur coat again.
• Without steaming. In this case, there is no need to steam the lining. Prepare a soapy solution and apply it to the lining. Try to keep the inner layer of the fur coat from getting wet. Rinse everything afterwards wet wipe and pat dry with a clean, white towel. Hang on hangers and let dry.

There are many rules for caring for a mink coat.

What not to do:

• Wash a fur coat by dipping it completely in water
• Dry near the radiator or fireplaces
• Use an iron or hair dryer to dry
• Light fur coats cannot be cleaned with tea leaves
• Dark fur should not be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide

As you can see, cleaning a natural fur coat is quite simple. All it takes is a little time and patience.

VIDEO: Cleaning a fur coat at home

Clothing made of natural fur has always been valued. Currently, a fur coat is not only warm and comfortable clothing for winter period, but also a kind of indicator of the lady's status. Any woman in a good expensive fur coat looks much more representative than in a banal down jacket or coat. Clothing made of natural fur makes a woman more sophisticated, seductive and gives her charm.

Almost every woman in our country has a fur coat, and often more than one. But often these things lie for years, and no one wears them. This happens for many reasons: outdated in places, worn out and shiny, uncomfortable style of the product, etc. Old fur coats collect dust in the cabinets. At the same time, no one wants to throw them out and wear them.

In this case, it is worth thinking about repairing and restoring the fur coat. It's much cheaper than buying a new one. At the same time, the master in the studio can transform old thing that she'll look like she's just been stripped of her price tag.

Defects in fur

When is a fur coat repair needed? This is indicated by the following signs:

• the edges of the sleeves were frayed;
• the fur was wiped in the pockets and at the bottom of the product;
• the fur coat is torn (along the seam or along the skin);
• the lining is worn out;
• bald patches appeared in any area;
• accessories are damaged: buttons, hooks, loops are torn off along with small sections of fur.

In addition, the restoration of a fur coat may include a change in color, style, length, fit or a complete alteration.

Often such work involves the use of additional materials: a similar fur for inserts, or a completely different one for a new collar, sleeves, or trim. All this affects the cost of rework. The final price of the product can be found out only when the master inspects the item and determines the degree of wear, as well as listens to the wishes of the client.

Is it possible to fix the defects yourself and is it worth it?

If the restoration of a mink or other fur coat seems excessively expensive to you, then you can try to refresh the item yourself. But I would immediately like to note that this is not an easy task, and not everyone will be able to achieve a result without spoiling the product.

Not every seamstress will undertake the repair of a fur product: experience is needed for such work. It is necessary to understand the principles of working with fur and with the base (skin), to know the methods of dyeing, the technology of tailoring fur coats, in which there are a lot of nuances and professional secrets.

Therefore, on your own, you can only sew up a fur coat torn along the seam: carefully, trying not to damage the base (and in old products, the skin is dry and easily torn). In all other cases, you should contact the master furrier.

How to restore fur coats from different fur

When buying a brand new fur coat in a store, women often do not understand that they are choosing not only fur, but also all subsequent problems. Different fur deteriorates over time in different ways: some things, by their nature, are prone to certain changes.

For example, fur coats from a cat, beaver and otter are prone to greasing: the fur grows dull due to a greasy sticky coating that needs to be removed in a timely manner.

Light things from astrakhan fur, polar fox and turn yellow over time. This defect can be eliminated if the pile is degreased and cleaned, and then talc mixed with hydrogen peroxide is applied to it. But it is better to contact the product specialists.

Karakul and goat are prone to wiping. This is especially noticeable on the sides, pockets and cuffs. Astrakhan fur coats can be repaired with fur inserts (the seams will be invisible) or leather patches. The easiest way to update a goat item is with contrasting leather patches.

Coypu and rabbit fur coats are rarely restored. The service life of such things is short (3-5 years, no more), since even with an excellent appearance, the base quickly wears out and breaks. And when you try to alter it, it literally creeps under the needle.

Restoration of a mink coat is a laborious process. The fur is long, very beautiful and strong enough. In order not to visually reduce the cost of the product, for repair you need to choose a similar material in color. However, leather inserts are also possible in problem areas (it looks good on or trim with more expensive fur, which will look like an ornament, and not like a patch.

Masters work with any material. They can repair a fur coat from a fox, a nutria, a sheepskin, a chinchilla. In cases where there is a possibility of damage to products due to severe wear of the skin (most often it is nutria, rabbit or marmot), the furrier warns the customer about the risk, and she makes a decision.

Atelier or fur coat restoration at home: what to choose

Services for the restoration and alteration of fur products are often offered to be performed directly at the master's home. Can they be trusted? Of course, if there are recommendations from friends or acquaintances. But you always need to remember that you are giving an expensive thing into your hands. stranger. Of course, not all furriers who work at home are swindlers, but some of them are self-taught, it doesn't cost anything to ruin a fur coat with their inept actions.

Below is an example of an unsuccessful fur coat restoration (pictured), which was entrusted to such unfortunate masters.

In the studio, they may also not quite successfully refresh a fur coat. But the customer will have a receipt in his hands, a prepayment check, sometimes the receipt indicates what exactly they will do with the thing. With all this evidence, you can go to court if the product has been damaged.

Fitting and changing the model

When they say "restoration" mink coat”, Very often they mean a change in the style of the product. Mink is a durable material, and will last at least 10 seasons, although not as warm as a muton or arctic fox. But at the same time, mink fur looks very expensive and respectable.

But good preservation leads to the fact that the fur coat is hopelessly outdated - it can no longer be worn. The master can make a fitted or straight model from a flared model, or adjust the thing according to the figure if the client has lost weight.

In cases where the fur coat has become small, you can add new fur inserts.

Length adjustment

Mouton fur coats are very warm and practical. They are not cold in the most severe frost, and not hot in wet, slushy weather. Previously, many refused to buy Mouton fur coats because of their unattractive appearance. But modern technologies made it possible to make exquisite and very feminine models of various cuts and colors from such skins (the fur is dyed, as natural color not the most attractive).

Such things serve for a long time, the service life will depend on the quality of the dressing and tailoring of the skins. But over time, everything deteriorates and the fur is wiped off. Sometimes only the bottom of the product loses its attractiveness, especially if it is long.

Muto restoration new fur coat- or from any other fur - is as follows: the length is shortened, removing all damaged areas and processing the edge. You can go the other way: increase the length with inserts that are suitable in color and structure - this can be done on a long model with a damaged bottom or build up a short fur coat.

Elimination of defects

Often the restoration of a fur coat does not consist in a radical alteration of the product, but in the elimination of small defects that spoil appearance. So, you can replace with new fur inserts the places where the fur is most strongly wiped off, or where there are holes from the torn fittings. This will greatly improve the condition of the product. Sometimes it is necessary to replace individual parts, such as a collar or decorative inserts.

Altering and coloring fur

Sometimes the wear of the product does not allow it to be restored qualitatively. In this case, the restoration of a fur coat is understood as a complete alteration: the clothes will be disassembled into component skins, the fur will be cleaned (dyed at the request of the customer) and a completely new thing will be sewn. Since a high degree of deterioration does not allow saving a lot of material, vests and fitted fur jackets are often sewn from an old fur coat.

Old skins, beautiful in appearance, sometimes have such a defect as a rough, dried-out core. Such fur is unsuitable for cutting and sewing, and products from it do not have a look. How to soften the mink skin at home, restore its plasticity, craftsmen give advice. These recommendations apply to other natural skins as well.

It should be noted that this process is not easy and requires some effort and time. It takes place in two stages - directly softening and fixing the result with fat emulsions. Prepare all the components and materials in advance. Most of them (ammonia, glucose, glycerin, Castor oil) can be purchased at a pharmacy. Read on to learn how to soften the skin of a mink, silver fox, arctic fox or other fur with these products.

Preparing a softening solution

So, you will need:

glycerin - 20 grams;

glucose - 20 grams;

salt (regular, table) - 20 grams;

potassium alum - 15 grams;

water - 1 liter.

vinegar essence -20 grams;

salt - 50 grams;

water - 1 liter.

All components of any of the compositions are thoroughly mixed, and the mixture is applied to the core of the skin with rubbing movements. After half an hour, the mezdra must be kneaded. It is necessary to repeat the steps at least twice with an interval of 2 hours.

Preparing the fat emulsion

The skin dried after such treatment should be lubricated with another composition, the so-called fat emulsion, to consolidate the effect. We also offer two recipes to choose from:

melted fat (lamb, pork, goose or other animal origin) - about 50 grams;

ammonia - 1 gram;

warm water (from 30°C to 40°C) - 1 liter.

castor oil -100 grams;

laundry soap - 100 grams;

water - 1 liter.

The fur product treated from the inside with an emulsion is folded inside for several hours, then stretched and dried in a stretched form - fixed on a stand, shield with small carnations or a stapler. After such, albeit difficult, manipulations, the skin of a mink or the skin of another fur will again become elastic and soft.

One of the most favorite types of warm winter clothes for most women, without a doubt, is the mink coat. They want this luxurious product to last as long as possible reliably and therefore they are very upset if, once again, taking it out of the closet, they notice the inevitable traces of time, the results of moth tricks, or some other unpleasant damage and defects.

If the purchase of a new fur coat is not included in your plans now due to certain circumstances, you can choose a much simpler and less expensive way - to update your favorite mink fur product yourself. Moreover, such restoration can be easily carried out even in familiar home conditions. A reasonable question arises, how to restore a mink coat.

What damage to fur products are most common

As a rule, mink coats faithfully and reliably serve their happy owners for fifteen to twenty seasons. However, due to insufficient storage of these products or some other unfavorable factors, there is a high risk of premature occurrence of unwanted damage and defects. The most common and common types of problems include:

• divergence of seams on a fur product;
• the appearance of characteristic abrasions in the area of ​​​​sleeves, collars, pockets;
• skin tears in various parts of the mink coat.

All these types of damage are very serious and therefore require a thorough restoration - for example, a complete redrawing and reshaping. After carefully looking at the photos and videos, you can easily learn how to restore a fur coat. The main thing is to have on hand necessary tools high quality and not be afraid to modify your usual product. After all, time does not freeze in place, and completely new fashion models and styles of mink coats.

Of course, in order to properly and efficiently update the fur product, you will need to spend a lot of time, as well as be careful with every movement. Thus, it not only does not lose its charm, but can become even more attractive.

It is very important to choose the right equipment for self-restoration of a mink coat. Ideally, for cutting fur, instead of traditional scissors, special furrier knives are used, and instead of sewing machines– professional machines for working with natural fur products.

Methods for repairing surface damage

Unfortunately, it often happens that a beautiful mink coat after just a couple of months of intense wear can lose its original charm. Fur pile has the property:

• Roll down;
• succumb;
• acquire a yellowish or dark hue.

In such situations, do not despair, since all of the listed shortcomings are not at all difficult to eliminate with your own hands at home and restore the fur coat with high quality. What should be done to make the result pleased with its effectiveness?

• Dusty and slightly crumpled areas of the fur product are recommended to be combed intensively, but gently, using a special brush.
• For heavily matted fur pile, use a comb with rare teeth. It must be made from natural wood.

• If some fur areas are too dirty, to clean them you need to use a brush previously moistened with a mixture of 1 liter of warm water and 1 tablespoon of washing powder.
• Another option for an effective cleanser is a mixture of natural starch and high-quality refined gasoline. It will help you quickly and easily update the appearance of the product.
• For fur cleaning dark shades it is recommended to use warm and clean sand - while it must be perfectly dried.

• Perfume marks can only be removed with ammonia.

How to update a mink coat by completely changing its cut

If all of the above methods of restoring a mink coat turn out to be powerless, and the damage is really serious, the best solution would be to change the cut of this product. Restoring a product is so very difficult, therefore it is hardly possible to cope with this on your own at home - professional experience and special equipment are needed here. The only thing you can do with your own hands is to turn a well-worn long mink coat into a short fashionable vest.

Depending on the degree of wear of the fur product and the nature of its damage, you can always choose the most best method restoration. After all, updating your favorite fur coat is, in any case, the most affordable opportunity to become the owner of a completely “new” item of clothing.