How to store a mink coat at home?
Mink coat is an object of admiration and a subject of pride. But it can bring joy to its owner not as long as we would like. The future of natural fur coats depends on maintenance and care. From any negligence or inattention this wardrobe item can turn into a sad sight. How to store a mink coat at home so that over the years it does not lose its gloss? Further guidance will be helpful to those with a family budget with care.
to contents ↑How to prepare the fur for the summer?
There are not many rules for caring for mink fur in the summer, and besides, they are quite simple. If observed, the coat will retain its thermal qualities, and will also look like new for several years.
Before you remove the fur coat in the closet for the summer, it should be well cleaned, ventilated, and always dried.
Remove dust
From the fur coat you need to remove excess dust, dirt and grease, which accumulated during the winter in the process of wearing. This can be done in one of the following ways:
- Shake the hem of the fur coat several times intensively. The fur should become more magnificent. The fur coat will get a more fresh and attractive look.
- You can also clean a thing from dust with a brush for fur products, very carefully moving it in the direction of hair growth until all dust is removed from the surface.
- You can still use a regular hair dryer, however, in order not to damage the base and the fur itself, it is better to dry it with cold air.
Cleaning the populations
After the dust has been removed, the fur coat should be cleaned from grease, if there is such a need. Cleaning the coat from excess fat can be done using improvised means: flour, starch or semolina. They will serve as a wonderful absorbent and are great for cleaning.
It is necessary to evenly distribute one of the above bulk products on the surface of the fur coat and leave for 20-30 minutes, then shake off or sweep with a soft dry brush.
Important! If after this there are oily stains or stains on the coat, it will have to be sent for dry cleaning.
Ventilation
After the fur coat is cleaned of dust and grease, it must be well ventilated and dried. Hang the coat on your shoulders in a well-ventilated area, for example, on the balcony. The time during which the fur coat needs to be ventilated is two to three days.
to contents ↑Fur coat storage in summer
Keeping a mink product in the summer is a separate story from the life of your fur coat. It is easiest to deposit mink. Often these services are offered by dry cleaners, in which there are special refrigerators. There, all the time, the optimum temperature and humidity level are maintained, which contribute to the safety of the fur.
Keeping a mink coat at home requires responsibility and constant care.
to contents ↑Instructions for storing a mink coat at home:
- The fur storage area should be spacious, cool and dark.
- The fur coat should hang on wide shoulders, on it - a cover that does not let air through.
- The product must be disposed of from accessories and jewelry.
- Moth aerosol should not be used, it’s better to use rag bags in pockets that have previously been soaked with a special liquid from a moth or tablet.
- Periodically, the coat should be inspected and aired.
to contents ↑Important! Take note of these features of fur products to do everything right:
- Direct sunlight contributes to the burnout of the fur. Heaters that are located close to the storage location can dry out the product. In summer, this problem is especially often encountered - unfortunately, the fur does not tolerate heat well, and even more so the heat.
- In summer, it would be nice to put a thing in the refrigerator, but not grocery, but specifically designed to store fur.
- It is important to remember that humidity is more than 60%, and air temperature above 15 degrees - uncomfortable conditions for any fur product.
How to care for a fur coat in winter?
A mink coat loves to be walked. But not every winter day may have suitable conditions for this. Your “animal” is extremely demanding on weather conditions.
You can safely put on furs in the following situations:
- Dry and frosty day with little cloudy.
- You have a walk where there are no large crowds.
- Places of walk were not treated with anti-icing chemicals (if your coat has a long hem).
to contents ↑Important! High humidity can injure a mink coat. However, if it so happened that your appearance coincided with heavy rainfall (rain, wet snow), do not despair. Upon returning home, do not forget to dry the fur product well. For these purposes, do not use a hairdryer, battery, gas stove or heater - extremely gentle drying at home.
How to dry the fur?
- Place the product on a wide and comfortable hanger in size.
- Direct sunlight should not be allowed to dry.
- Shake a fur coat several times to get rid of moisture droplets.
- Walk through the pile with a specially designed brush, which can be purchased at a fur store.
- If the fur coat is too wet, blot it with a not too hard rag.
- Leave the fur coat alone for a while so that it dries.
How to protect a fur coat from moths?
One of the most terrible horrors of any mistress of a mink coat is a moth. It is able to spoil the product so that it can no longer save anything and will have to acquire a new one. To prevent this from happening, follow these tips:
- So that the moth does not move to the fur coat from other clothes, you need to purchase another closet.
- Fur products should be stored in a special case with impregnation from insects.
- Immediately after acquiring a fur coat and every few weeks, expose the mink to the cold or place it in the freezer, where the temperature is below 10 degrees. Thus, all living organisms that have settled in it will perish.
- Adult moth is easier to destroy than a larva. In order to get rid of the embryos, you can use a fumigator with special plates.
- If the insects have already wound up and you found them, all that remains is a special aerosol treatment. Buy a product in the store that is suitable for the mink and treat it well on all surfaces of the product, paying particular attention to the seams. Pack the fur coat in a case and leave it for a couple of days. After these steps, the product should be well ventilated.
to contents ↑Important! With the same tool, process all the shelves and walls of the cabinet so that the remaining insects are destroyed.
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A mink coat is an expensive pleasure. Therefore, its storage and wear should be taken seriously. Subject to careful and proper use, a product made of natural fur will serve you much longer than the manufacturers promise.
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