How to effectively wash an artificial sheepskin coat at home

Features of care

Artificial material used for the manufacture of outerwear, more unpretentious than natural. Modern manufacturers produce products that are not afraid of moisture and tolerate the cleaning process well. Due to the nature of the material, an artificial sheepskin coat can be washed without much difficulty at home.

In order to find out whether the product can be washed in a washing machine or only a hand wash is possible, pay attention to the label with the instructions of the manufacturer. On it you will find information on how to care for a sheepskin coat: type of cleaning, temperature control, possibility of spinning, etc.

A manufacturer can specify three types of cleaning for a sheepskin coat made of artificial material:

• washing by hand;
• machine washable( with or without spinning);
• dry cleaning.

If machine washing of artificial outerwear is permitted, check whether spinning can be carried out in a centrifuge. When machine spin is possible, it is produced only at low revs.

In the event that the manufacturer prohibits washing this item in the washing machine, you can do it quite easily by hand at home. To do this, follow the simple rules for cleaning the product.

It is usually recommended to wash things from artificial material at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees so that the coating does not deform. To wash at home, use special detergents for leather or suede with a low level of foaming. As a rule, they are available in the form of a gel or liquid.

If you could not find a special cleanser for the skin, you can use another drug. This can be any mild detergent composition, for example, liquid soap.

It is impossible to soak an artificial sheepskin coat before the washing process, as this will lead to its deformation. In the event that the product has small spots, you can try to remove them locally, so as not to erase the whole thing as a whole.

How to wash a sheepskin coat by hand

Before you begin the process of cleaning the outerwear from artificial material at home, you need to prepare it. If the product has a long fur, it should be pre-cleaned from contamination. The pile can be vacuumed using a soft brush at low power.

If the fur is heavily soiled, carefully clean these areas with a sponge moistened with soapy water. Try not to wet much of these areas to avoid damage to the fur. Treat them with soap suds, then gently remove any residues with a damp sponge. Wait until the pile is dry and comb it.

After that, you can go directly to the washing of a sheepskin coat. Clothing is best laid out on the floor or another flat surface. It can also be hung on the hangers and washed on the weight.

Pour a little detergent into the container with warm water and dissolve to obtain a homogeneous consistency. Take a soft sponge or cloth and soak in the solution. Gently wipe the surface of the sheepskin coat sequentially, from top to bottom.

It is not recommended to handle the product using excessive pressure in order not to damage the coating. Try not to wet the thing too hard, so that the moisture does not get on the fur. Contaminated areas lightly rub with lather before removing stains.

After you have treated the entire surface, remove residual detergent. To do this, type in clean water in a container and gently wipe the surface with a damp sponge. Carefully wash off all traces of the drug so that there are no stains on the sheepskin coat.

Machine wash

In the case when the manufacturer allows you to wash a fake sheepskin coat in a washing machine, it will be very easy to do it at home. Before you load the item into the drum, clean the pockets of foreign objects, remove decorative elements from the surface( brooches, pins, etc.).

Pour liquid detergent or gel into the powder compartment. Put the controller in delicate mode( or manual) and turn on the machine. Washing temperature is set to 30 degrees. If machine spin is allowed, produce it at low revs.

In the case when the manufacturer does not recommend pressing the thing in the centrifuge, remove the sheepskin coat from the drum at the end of the wash and carefully press it out manually. Hang the product on a hanger and let it drain. After that, remove excess moisture with a large terry towel.

Drying an

Product In order to properly dry a piece of artificial material at home, you need to follow some rules. Hang a sheepskin coat on a hanger with wide shoulders and gently straighten.

The product should be dried at room temperature away from any heating equipment. You also can not use fans and hair dryers. In summer, you can dry your clothes outdoors. At the same time make sure that the sun does not fall on the surface, it will cause damage to the product.

After complete drying, comb the fur well with a wide-toothed comb. In the end, it is recommended to treat the sheepskin coat with special water repellents for leather or suede.

Removing stains

If there are dirty areas on the sheepskin coat, grease stains, etc., you should remove them before washing. Various natural substances such as starch, talc, flour are well removed. They perfectly absorb fats and dirt, acting as an absorbent.

Apply some powder on the stain, lightly rub into the coating and leave for a few minutes. Then shake off the product from the sheepskin coat and clean this place with a brush.

You can remove stains from artificial coating at home with glycerin. Mix it with liquid ammonia in equal proportions and wipe the stain with a sponge dipped in this solution. After the stain disappears, rinse the area with clean water.

In order for your sheepskin coat to maintain its beautiful appearance for a long time, remove the contaminants in time. Regularly clean the material from dust and other substances with a vacuum cleaner or a damp cloth. This will help prevent the accumulation of dirt on the surface of the product.