How to store a mink coat at home

At last you have become the owner of a mink coat. Of course, you took this expensive purchase seriously and chose a quality fur product. Now, in order for the fur coat to serve you for decades, after all, such things never go out of fashion, you need to familiarize yourself with the rules of socks, care and storage in the summer.

When can I wear a fur coat

Some weather conditions can greatly spoil the appearance of the mink and make the fur coat ugly and cold. Pay attention to the prohibitions that manufacturers warn:

1. In wet weather, the fur can become very thin. Therefore, do not wear the product in the rain, and if you accidentally fall under it, be sure to open the umbrella.
2. A strong wind also has a bad effect on the appearance of the fur coat. He wears fur that loses shine and smoothness.
3. If your fur coat gets to the floor, then you can not walk in it on the roads treated with chemicals. The fur will peel off from this and will have to do its reconstruction.
4. The sun's rays are bad for the appearance and quality of natural fur. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation will lead to fading of color and drying of mink.
5. Do not stay in a fur coat in public transport, especially at rush hour. Constant contact with other passengers will lead to the appearance of bald patches.
6. Do not strangle fur with toilet water or perfume. It absorbs aromas quickly and holds them for a long time. But over time they will turn into unpleasant smells, from which it will be difficult to get rid of.

If it so happens that your fur coat is very wet, gently blot it with a cloth and hang it on the hanger. Do not dry the mink fur with a hair dryer, over a fire, and do not put it on the heaters. Genuine leather from these manipulations will lose all thermal properties, and the thing will have to be thrown out.

For daily care, purchase a mink brush. Before you put the product in the closet, go for it on the fur, smoothing it. When you see a stain or stain, try to get rid of it immediately.There should be enough space in the closet so that the fur coat hangs freely and the fur does not stick.

Another valuable advice that is useful to every owner of a product made of natural fur - do not carry bags on your shoulder or elbow. Friction on the handle will lead to tearing of the hairs, resulting in balding hair.

How to prepare a fur coat for the summer season

So that after the end of the summer season, the fur coat had the same appearance as before, you need to properly prepare it for storage. If the sleeves and collar are worn, then take the product to dry cleaning. The same should be done when spots and dirt are found. When you get the coat back, follow these steps:

• hang the unzipped product on a hanger in a well-ventilated dark place, for example, on a glazed balcony;
• after a few days, comb the fur with a special brush;
• fasten buttons and hooks and straighten all folds;
• put it in a cover made of natural fabric so that the fur “breathed” during storage.

Now you face a new problem: the choice of storage space for a mink coat. To solve it correctly, you need to know which conditions are suitable and which are not for natural fur.

How to clean mink fur from stains

Sometimes it happens to detect minor contamination on your favorite fur coat.In order not to wear it every time in dry cleaning, you can try to get rid of stains using traditional methods. But first test them on the inside of the product to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Try cleaning the fur with soapy water. To do this, pour a little water in a bowl and add shampoo. Stir well before foaming. Take a sponge, gently wipe the fur, first with soapy water and then clean. Shake the fur coat, comb the fur and wait until it dries.

If you are afraid to wet the product, then use dry starch. Sprinkle them a spot of contamination and leave for 30 minutes. Then gently rub the fur and shake off the starch residues with a brush. The same can be done with talcum powder, if it is in your house.

Purchase sawdust from oak or maple at the pet store and moisten them with a little alcohol. Scatter all over the coat and lightly rub into the fur. If there is a lot of dust and dirt on the product, then wait a few minutes. After shake off the sawdust and comb the fur.

Where to store a fur coat in the summer

Many dry cleaners offer a fur storage service during the summer period.For your fur coat it will be the best option. Special equipment maintains optimum temperature and humidity so that the fur remains fresh and warm. There you can also insure the product against damage.

But not everyone can afford this pleasure. Therefore, you have to fit a wardrobe or a balcony for a fur coat. In order not to spoil the fur product, you will have to meet the following conditions:

1. Find a dark, cool and dry place. The temperature in it should be from 0 to 10 degrees, and the humidity should not exceed 50 percent.
2. To hang a fur coat on the hanger, exactly the size of the product, otherwise there will be creases and folds that will be difficult to straighten.
3. Put on her case that allows oxygen.
4. Prepare bags of dried herbs, put them in your pockets and hang them around. Lavender helps to scare away the mole, peel from lemon or orange.
5. Do not use moth sprays, they affect the quality of the fur.
6. Once every 60 days you need to get a fur coat, shake and air.

Please note that the product should not be close to other things, and hang at a distance from them. Make sure that sunlight does not fall on it and there are no heaters near it. Failure to comply with these conditions will unambiguously lead to damage to the fur coat from natural fur.

How to protect a fur coat from moths

The biggest nightmare of any owner of a mink item is the mole. She can spoil a fur coat so that nothing will save her and she will have to buy a new one. To avoid this, follow the tips of furriers:

1. So that the moth does not move from other clothes to a fur coat, get a separate closet for it.
2. Buy a cover for fur products impregnated from insects and other small pests.
3. Many manufacturers of insect repellents produce rulers that protect natural fur products. They are safe for mink if used according to instructions.
4. As a preventive measure, immediately after purchase and every few weeks, put a fur coat on the cold or put it in a freezer for a couple of hours, where the temperature is below 10 degrees. All living organisms that have settled in it will die.
5. Destroying an adult mole is easier than a larva. To get rid of embryos, use a fumigator with special plates.
6. When the mole has already started, and you found it on the fur, only the treatment with a special aerosol remains. Get the drug in the store,suitable for mink and thoroughly process the entire surface and seams on the fur coat. Put it in a case and leave it on for a few days. After this, the product must be well ventilated. Spray all the walls and shelves in the cabinet with the same spray can to destroy the remaining insects.

Mink coat - the pleasure is not cheap. Therefore, its wearing and storage should be taken seriously. With proper and careful use, a product made of natural fur will last you much longer than the manufacturers promise.

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