Silver fox fur is not only beautiful, but also famous for its practical qualities - the level of heat conservation and protection from draft winds. With prolonged use, products made from black-brown fox fur acquire an undesirable yellow tint as a result of contact with various environmental influences. How to clean silver fox from yellowness? - it is not at all necessary to contact a dry cleaner (or a specialist furrier) with minor stains - in this case, you should think about cleaning the fur at home. However, the work of cleaning a fur coat or fur collar is quite painstaking and requires high concentration on the process.
The fur of the silver fox has a very peculiar color - in fact, it is three different colors on one lint. Its tip is black, the middle is white and the root is gray. Over time, it is the middle of the villus that turns yellow.
Wet cleaning methods
When choosing a wet cleaning method, you need to know that getting the bottom layer of the product wet is extremely undesirable - this provokes rapid wear and shrinkage.
Ammonia and peroxide.
The most common whitening solution is: 1 tsp. ammonia, 1 tbsp. l. hydrogen peroxide, 400 ml of water.
Soak a cotton pad or clean gauze in the resulting solution, then gently wipe the yellowed areas (first an inconspicuous area of fur). After this, it is recommended to dry the fur in sunlight (in this case, the bleaching effect will increase).The use of any heating devices to dry the product is strictly not recommended - the fur will quickly lose its attractive appearance and natural properties.
Soapy water.
Gentle cleaning method using soapy water.
You should prepare a soap solution using mild shampoo, liquid soap (washing powder is not suitable due to the high level of chemicals that will negatively affect the natural shine of the fur). Use a brush with gauze soaked in the solution attached to it to clean the contaminated surface. Remove excess solution from the fur using a clean cloth or cotton pad. The final step is to comb the fur (with a fine-tooth comb) and dry it flat.
Also, the soap solution is used together with another effective remedy - starch. To clean the fur, sprinkle the entire product with starch, then spray the solution described above on top. Next, you need to dry the fur coat and then comb the pile well.
Alcohol solution.
Also, for wet cleaning of fur, a solution of alcohol (or vinegar) is used - with its help you can remove greasy marks, as well as dust. This method is a tough measure in the fight against stains on the pile.
Moisten a sponge or clean cloth in medical alcohol or vinegar, brush with light movements in the direction of the pile, and then against it. If vinegar was used, after the procedure apply a care product containing glycerin (this will restore shine and softness to the fur).
Petrol.
With this method, you will need purified gasoline (you can buy it in stores specializing in tobacco products, in hardware departments). Cleaning with gasoline helps in the presence of noticeable stains that are difficult to remove, local contamination, especially in the case of grease stains. Its effectiveness is close to the use of professional products.
Products with short pile are wiped with the product, moving against the pile, products with long fur - in the direction of the growth of the pile.
To remove a difficult stain, moisten a clean rag or sponge in gasoline and treat the contaminated surface. Cleaning should be carried out exclusively in a well-ventilated area; after the process is completed, the product should also be ventilated.
To get rid of greasy stains, you can use a mixture of talc (starch) and gasoline. Apply the resulting slurry to the fur item, wait until it dries, then clean, comb out or shake out the talc.
A mixture obtained by using ammonia and salt (1 to 3) diluted in water helps to achieve the closest possible effect.
Dry cleaning methods
The lack of shine on a fur product is most often the cause of excess dust on its surface. You can easily get rid of the unpleasant effect by using some quite accessible means:
- The safest way to clean fur products is to use stationery chalk (which must first be crushed) or tooth powder. The product must be rubbed over the entire surface of the product, trying to touch hard-to-reach places, then shake and comb well with a soft brush.
- Baby talc or potato starch.Having first straightened the product on a flat surface, distribute the mixture over the pile, then carefully begin to rub it, trying to imitate hand washing. Leave the treated product for several hours to achieve maximum effect, then comb it as well.
- Semolina. Use as well as talc or starch.
- Rye or wheat bran. Heat the bran, then distribute it over the product and rub in gently. After half an hour, shake out the cooled bran and comb the fur.
- Sand. It is necessary to use cleaned or well-washed sand heated to an acceptable temperature. Sand is most suitable for products with short pile. During the procedure, it is worth adding new portions of sand and shaking off the used one. The process continues until the fur becomes shiny and clean.
Remains of the sorbent agent should be carefully removed to prevent damage to the fur coat, vest or collar (from exposure to moths). It is allowed to vacuum the product with a special nozzle, and then comb it with a soft brush in the direction of the pile. It is also possible to shake out the fur coat using a carpet beater (before starting the procedure, wrap the fur coat in a damp cloth). Hang the fur coat on hangers and beat out the dry product in the same way as in the case of cleaning the carpet.
Tips for caring for silver fox fur
To prevent the appearance of contamination, care should be taken to properly care for the fur product. If you follow some simple rules, your fur coat will last much longer than a couple of seasons:
- Protect fur products from exposure to high temperatures.
- Dry cleaning can completely ruin the fur.
- Protect the product from the effects of parasites. It is not recommended to use products that are applied directly to the fur - it is best to use plates that are placed in the place where the item is stored.
- The place for storing fur products should have enough free space for comfortable placement of products.
Do not wear a silver fox fur coat if you frequently use public transport. Even when traveling by car, you should remove the product before boarding.
