How to clean a coat collar at home - 6 easy ways to put the product in order

The collar is the most contaminated area of ​​outer clothing, therefore it needs frequent maintenance.

Coat is considered one of the most popular items of outerwear. Woolen, leather, suede or a coat of drape or any thick fabric is worn by men and women, and even for children there will be a variant. However, to care for the coat is very difficult, because for most products full washing is prohibited. Today we will find out how to clean the collar.

How to keep a neat appearance of the product

Light things are more visible pollution

Since during the season, coats are worn almost every day, and in spring and autumn there is often slush and bad weather outside, pollution is inevitable. Another collar on the coat is often stained with traces of cosmetics: foundation, lipstick.

Most contaminated sites:

• cuffs of sleeves;
• sleeves on the inside along the seam line;
• fold collar;
• pockets and area next to them;
• hem and lower back.

The best option to remove unwanted spots and greasy shiny areas is dry cleaning of the coat. But alas, this procedure is not cheap, and is there any point in carrying dry cleaning for one spot?

If the pollution is rare and did not have time to enter into the fabric, then you can clean your favorite thing at home with your own hands, armed with tips from the list below.

Most often, you can do without the services of professional cleaning and put clothes in order yourself

Tools used and type of material

Before cleaning, it is advisable to examine in detail the information on the clothing label. Not only the composition is indicated there, but also some recommendations are given on how to take care of the product, which can later facilitate its maintenance.

The instructions on the label may contain information that a delicate wash is allowed in the automatic machine. For example, a light wool coat can be washed on the appropriate mode without intensive pressing, then all stains and greasy areas will disappear after the first wash, and the thing will not deteriorate or deform.

The information on the label allows you to determine the correct cleaning coat

But even if a delicate wash is unacceptable, then you can use the tools that are in almost every home:

• hydrogen peroxide;
• household or baby soap;
• ammonia;
• starch;
• glycerol;
• petrol;
• coarsely ground salt;
• baking soda.

Cleaning at home: 6 ways

You can clean the coat of dirt at home, but it is extremely important to do everything very carefully, without using hard brushes and aggressive means.

What are the ways to remove unwanted dirt on the coat at home? The most effective are described in the table:

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	Method 1. Hydrogen peroxide You can clean the greasy collar of a drape coat by wetting a cotton swab in a 3% peroxide solution. Next, swab to walk on the entire surface of the spot. You can additionally use a soft nap brush. Upon completion of the procedure, it is necessary to wash off the residue with a cotton swab moistened with water and allow the clothes to dry naturally.
	Method 2 Laundry soap Perfectly removes dirt from virtually any type of fabric. Greasy areas, greasy stains and traces of foundation can be easily washed with a cotton swab dipped in warm soapy water. The main thing - to wash off the soap completely, otherwise there will be unpleasant stains, yellow or white marks. Alternatively, you can use baby soap in bars.
	Method 3. Ammonia and glycerin This mixture will eliminate unwanted dirt on delicate fabrics. Make a solution of ammonia and glycerin in equal quantities. The mixture is applied to the problem area and washed off with water.
	Method 4. Starch Perfectly cleans light things, for example, white fur or light drape coat. So, lay the product on a flat horizontal surface, previously walking on the material with a soft brush to remove dust. Scatter the starch into dirt and wipe with a brush. Then the clothes must be shaken off, and if necessary, repeat the procedure again.
	Method 5. Petrol Not bad removes greasy stains. Apply cotton moistened with gasoline on the reverse side and apply a dry napkin or a sheet of paper on the front side. Saturate the dirt and leave to dry completely.
	Method 6. Soda and salt Perfectly clean bright things, even suede coat will sparkle with new colors after such care. Be careful: coarse salt fractions with a stiff brush can damage the product. Mix soda and salt in approximately equal proportions. Pour the contaminated areas on the coat with the granules. After 30–40 minutes, remove the nuggets by strapping them from the material.

Do not dry your outerwear with a hair dryer, on a battery or near other heating devices; this may permanently damage the coat and it will lose its attractive appearance. Allow the washed area to dry naturally.

It is convenient to use a special brush designed for the care of suede

Conclusion

The above methods are perfect for home cleaning of outerwear not only from leather, suede, drape or wool, you can also clean the fur, giving them a neat and fresh look.

Old or heavy pollution should not try to remove yourself. The price for professional dry cleaning services will seem much more attractive to you than buying a new expensive product.

The video in this article clearly demonstrates the whole process of home cleaning outerwear.