Any natural fur coat begins to lose its attractiveness over time: fur sparkling in the sun dims, becomes covered with stains from cosmetics or splashes of dirt, sticks to icicles from precipitation. To get rid of these problems will help high-quality cleaning of the fur coat, which can be done at home.
Before the onset of the winter season, the question of how to clean a fur coat so as not to damage the fur and restore its former beauty, becomes very relevant. Before proceeding to self-cleaning fur at home, it is recommended to test cleaning products in an inconspicuous area of the fur coat.
Dry cleaning fur coats
If natural fur has lost its luster and small dirt has appeared on its surface, then cleaning a fur coat at home should be started by carefully knocking out accumulated dust. For this, the fur coat is either gently shaken several times, or laid out on a slightly damp cloth and carefully knocked out. It is not recommended to use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose - a directed strong stream of air can damage the structure of the villi.
Then the fur is carefully combed in the direction of its growth, mechanically removing the fallen off areas and nodules. It is very convenient to use metal brushes sold in pet stores. But in order not to damage the fur, the teeth of the brush must be covered with a cotton swab. After that, proceed directly to cleaning the fur coat, avoiding the use of aggressive detergents.
The fur coat is laid out on a horizontal surface, lightly sprinkled with talcum powder on top and, putting on cotton gloves, gently rub the fur with your hands, and then gently shake the talcum powder. Do not replace this product with starch, flour, bran or small grains - if these substances get stuck between the villi, they can attract moths and other insects.
It is also not recommended to use petroleum products, vinegar, alcohol, salt and salt solutions for cleaning a fur coat at home - these substances can hopelessly ruin the fur, especially if it has been dyed. It is better to use dry hot sand or sawdust of deciduous trees, which are sprinkled with small areas of fur, carefully rubbed with their hands and changed as they become dirty.
