A sheepskin coat is a very practical, warm and comfortable winter item. It requires proper and very delicate care. At home, you can clean a suede sheepskin coat no worse than in a specialized dry cleaner.
This is quite possible by following simple tips:
- An effective method of combating stains and contamination is prevention. While the sheepskin coat is still new, it should be cleaned with a special protective agent for suede. It has the ability to repel dust, moisture and dirt, and will help keep your sheepskin coat looking good and beautiful for a long time.
- To preserve the lint of a sheepskin coat, you must use a stiff brush made of rubber. You can use fine-grained sandpaper.
- For cleaning, you can only use products that are not very aggressive to natural surfaces. Before use, test the product on part of the pocket from the inside, or on a sample of fabric attached to a new product.
- If the item has faded over the season, you can try a special dye for suede.
Clean your sheepskin coat immediately at the end of winter, and not before the start of the next season. Old stains are much more difficult to remove. - You need to know that in addition to suede, a sheepskin coat may have a collar made of other natural fur, mink, silver fox, fox, arctic fox. This fur requires special care.
- The sheepskin coat cannot be washed in a machine - this will completely ruin it.
- Suede fur products are not subjected to high temperatures, drying on a heater or radiators.
- You need to use clothes hangers or lay the item on a flat surface to avoid deformation.
- Be sure to study the factory label to understand what the product is made of and what care is allowed for it.
- Try to clean the stains quickly while they are still fresh.
- When caring for your sheepskin coat, use steamers; they do not harm the surface and keep the clothes looking beautiful, as well as get rid of excess germs.
- Don't forget about the inside of the sheepskin coat. You need to take care of it by combing it with a special wool brush. You can purchase it at any pet store.
Household cleaning methods
A thing made of suede always looks impressive and luxurious. But this material is constantly worn and gets dirty quickly. The main methods for cleaning a suede sheepskin coat at home are divided into dry and wet care.
Dry cleaning methods
Dry is suitable for natural, capricious suede. Wet can be used if the sheepskin coat is impregnated with some kind of protective compound.
- against dust, use a regular vacuum cleaner, use a furniture attachment;
- dry dirt is destroyed with a brush designed for cleaning suede products;
- places that are shiny can be tidied up with a school eraser;
- dry dirt is removed using the hard half of Velcro and tape;
- A sheepskin coat that is not heavily soiled can be cleaned with fine sandpaper. This surface treatment of the item will help remove minor dirt and also give the product a soft, silky look;
- on a heavily contaminated surface, you need to apply salt. Gently rub the area with your hand or a brush, then remove the salt with a dry sponge;
- greasy stains are destroyed with semolina, you can also use starch. Carefully wipe off the dirt and remove with a dry cloth or sponge.You can use a brush to clean suede;
- talc, crushed chalk or white flour. Apply to stain. Use circular movements to remove dirt. Then remove the powder with a cloth or sponge. If necessary, repeat the procedure;
- the bread crust will also help remove dirt. Apply to stain. Do not rub too much and roll the bread into a ball;
- Tooth powder will help remove greasy stains. Cover the stain with the powder mixture in a circular motion without rubbing too much. Then remove the powder;
- A dirty suede surface can be cleaned well with gauze soaked in kerosene or gasoline. But white items cannot be cleaned using this method.
Wet cleaning methods
- The simplest means for wet cleaning is soap suds and a few drops of ammonia. You should know that you don’t need to wet the sheepskin coat too much, as this can deform it. If it does get wet, lay it on the table surface, then knead it well.
- a solution of glycerin 20 g, water 0.5 l, ammonia 5 drops and borax 5 also cleans suede well. Treat the surface, changing the sponge frequently, and let dry.
- A solution of milk will remove old greasy stains - 1 cup, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, five drops of ammonia. This solution can be safely used for light and white sheepskin coats
- remove stains with a solution of oxalic acid - one small spoon, two teaspoons of baking soda
- A solution of dishwashing detergent and five drops of ammonia will degrease the surface. Apply with a sponge, dry at low temperature
- A solution that will perfectly clean a sheepskin coat is warm water and a composition for natural carpets. Apply the foam of the solution to the dirty product, dry it and vacuum it
stains on the collar, cuffs and pockets will be well removed by a solution of water, ordinary washing powder with ammonia - 5 drops. Remove the solution with a brush special for suede
To enhance the result after wet procedures, remove solutions from the surface with a clean cotton cloth soaked in vinegar.
Caring for natural fur
It is possible to effectively clean natural fur on a sheepskin coat in this way:
- Wheat bran or regular sand. Use warm. It must be applied to the fur and combed with a special brush.
- Shampoo for any furry animal. Dilute the shampoo in warm water until it forms a thick foam. Then cover the fur with the foam composition. Leave for five minutes. Rinse off with clean water. It is necessary not to get on the suede. Dry at room temperature.
- Vinegar and alcohol solution. Only natural fur can be cleaned. Apply the mixture to the fur with a sponge and rinse with water.
- Lemon juice. Apply to the dirt then comb the fur with a comb.
- Baby powder. Gently cleanses stains. Apply powder, then shake and comb the fur.
- To add shine to any fur: salt 30 grams, ammonia - five drops, water 500 ml. Must be applied with a sponge. Brush with a special fur brush.
- White and light fur can be cleaned with 5 ml hydrogen peroxide. water 500 ml. Apply to fur using a spray bottle. Then dry in fresh air. And comb with a stiff comb.
Storage conditions for suede sheepskin coats
- To store a sheepskin coat made of suede fabric, you need to purchase a special cover with a zipper. It should be made of polyethylene on one side only, the other side should be fabric. This cover will allow natural suede to breathe and also protect it from excess dust.
- Clothes should be hung on good hangers of the right size.
- You should store your suede sheepskin coat in a dark place to preserve the color.
Put a lavender-scented moth repellent inside the cover and in the pockets.
