Fur trim on hoods is often the most elegant detail of outerwear. It is fur that gives a product a special elegance, which is why most women choose jackets and down jackets with fur trim.
The only disadvantage of this element is that it gets dirty faster than other parts, so it won’t hurt you to master the technology of cleaning such products yourself. We have selected the most effective recommendations for cleaning the fur trim of a hood at home.

Prevention

Even if the fur still looks clean and relatively new, do not be lazy to carry out preventive maintenance: this way it will retain its impeccable appearance longer, and the service life of the product will extend.

The hair needs to be cleaned of as yet invisible contaminants. To do this, it is recommended to take a soft cloth or cotton swab, moisten it in industrial alcohol or gasoline and quickly process the edge, moving in all directions. It is first advisable to remove the edge from the hood, if possible, and place it on something hard. If the fur is noticeably dirty, you can repeat the treatment. Act quickly and carefully, but at the same time actively. Now let the product dry completely at room temperature.

When the fur is completely dry, go over it with a comb or stiff brush. You will see how this operation will make the fur fluffy, shiny and beautiful.

Thorough cleaning

A fur collar that is heavily soiled and covered with a greasy sheen requires more serious cleaning. Buy a special detergent designed for delicate fabrics at a hardware store and wash the fur according to the included instructions.

There is an alternative method that uses regular chicken eggs. Take a couple of fresh eggs, beat them properly and rub them directly into the fur with your hand. Let the edge remain in this state for about one hour. Now place the fur under lukewarm (no higher than 30 degrees!) running water. The longer the fur is washed, the better; ideally, you need to rinse it for 30 minutes. The product must be dried in air, away from heating appliances.

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To prevent white fur from turning yellow

Down jackets trimmed with snow-white fur are very beautiful, but after some time the fur certainly acquires an unpleasant yellowness. To avoid this, clean the fur using one of the above methods, then apply a thin layer of a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and talc. You need to let the mixture dry completely on the pile, and then carefully brush and shake the product. You can repeat the procedure several times to achieve complete disappearance of yellowness. This measure will help for a while.

Anti-moth

To prevent moth larvae from penetrating the fur, carefully inspect the item before putting it away for seasonal storage. As soon as you find sticky “braids”, you know: moths have definitely worked here! These areas should be combed out with a metal comb or brush, and then special sprays or other anti-moth preparations should be used. Only after this can the item be put away for storage.

How to wash a fur collar

How to wash fur from a hood at home!

Chic down jackets with a fashionable fur trim on the hood are always at the peak of popularity. Lightweight and incredibly comfortable, such outerwear not only pleases the eyes of others, but also allows a girl to feel comfortable even in the most severe frost. Many manufacturers of down jackets think about how exactly they will wash not only the product itself, but also the fur trim. That is why they equip things with buttons or zippers. But not everyone does this. Therefore, very often many girls are faced with a difficult question: how to wash the fur from a down jacket at home, maintaining its original appearance? Let's figure out together how to easily and effortlessly complete this task.

Hand washing natural fur at home

Why wash fur at home anyway? Firstly, an accessory for a down jacket can lose its magnificent appearance during even the most careful wear. Traveling on public transport, going to the grocery store, using a house elevator - all this and much more are the very factors that can lead to a rather deplorable state of fur on a down jacket. Secondly, even the most careful socks do not give you a 100% guarantee that at the end of the season you will not find greasy and dirty spots on your fur. Thirdly, dry cleaning services are quite expensive, so even such a seemingly simple procedure as cleaning fur can cost you a pretty penny.

The simplest and most effective method of cleaning the edge of a down jacket is hand washing. Let's define the main steps that will help us clean the product from dirt, grease and other contaminants.

1. First, detach the fur from the down jacket. The product can be attached to the hood of outerwear using buttons or a zipper. However, very often manufacturers sew fur to the hood. In this case, you will have to carefully tear off the product.
   
2. In order to wash fur, you need to prepare a soap solution. Take a small basin and pour water into it. Fur does not like high temperatures, so water should not be heated higher than 30 degrees Celsius. Use detergent for washing. An excellent alternative would be shampoo or liquid soap. In addition, modern hardware stores offer a wide range of cleaning products for fur and fur products from both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
   
3. After you have prepared the water, proceed directly to the process of processing the product. Soak the fur in the solution and leave for at least half an hour.
   
4. After a while, start washing the fur itself. Act carefully, using smooth and leisurely movements when treating contaminated areas. Try not to rub or squeeze the fur too much with your hands, otherwise it may become deformed.
   
5. After you wash the item in soapy water, rinse the basin thoroughly. This will help you get rid of any suds that may remain on the edges of the container and prevent you from thoroughly rinsing the fur.
   
6. Once the rinsing bowl is completely clean, place the fur there. It is very important! Rinse the product exclusively in cold water! In this case, you will ensure that after washing the fur from the down jacket will be shiny, soft to the touch and silky.
   
7. Drying the product also needs to be given close attention. Under no circumstances hang fur on a rope in the bathroom or on a radiator, and do not wring it out or twist it. Lay the fur on a towel and let it dry naturally.
   
8. After the product has completely dried, the fur must be put in order. For these purposes, you can use a regular comb with rare teeth. In addition, in a pet store you can choose a special model for fur. When combing, do not make sudden movements, but smoothly and slowly slide the comb in the direction of hair growth.
   

It is possible to clean the fur with a soap solution if minor dirt is found on it after wearing it. Unfortunately, greasy stains will be much more difficult to deal with.

How to remove grease stains?

So, to remove an annoying greasy stain from the fur edge of a down jacket, prepare a special solution. To do this, take a teaspoon of 10% ammonia and two tablespoons of salt, as well as two hundred milliliters of water. Then carefully mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture to problem spots on the fur. Leave for half an hour, and then wash the fur according to the same principle as we described above.

In addition to the presented method, greasy stains can be removed using a mixture of salt and vinegar. To prepare the solution, add the following ingredients: one tablespoon of salt, half a liter of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. After this, gently apply the solution to the greasy stains for no more than half an hour, and then wash as usual.

Dry cleaning the fur edge of a down jacket

If for some reason the fur cannot be removed from the down jacket, then it is necessary to dry clean the product. There are several options for such washing, let's consider each of them.

1. Starch and gasoline. The most ordinary gasoline will do an excellent job of cleaning a fur collar. To do this, you need to add starch to the substance, and then mix the ingredients to a fairly thick consistency. Afterwards, you need to apply the mixture to the problem areas and leave it there for half an hour. Next, clean the fur from any remaining mixture using a comb or vacuum cleaner.
   
2. Talc. This method involves using talc as the main cleaning agent. Take a handful of the crystalline substance and gently work the problem areas of the fur. The procedure can be repeated until all the fur turns white. Then you need to remove all the powder from the fur by shaking the product thoroughly. The remaining grains can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. An excellent alternative to talc are starch and semolina.
   

Faux fur trim

All of the above tips apply to cases where the edge of the down jacket is made of natural fur. However, very often faux fur is used as decoration for outerwear. This is understandable: the alternative version of natural edge is lighter in weight, it is quite easy to clean, and it costs several times less. Caring for such a product is not at all difficult. Very often, you can use a washing machine to remove stains from the surface of faux fur. First of all, study the label on the down jacket. The manufacturer must indicate on it all the conditions for washing the product. In most cases, faux fur is washed along with the down jacket on a delicate cycle.

Elena Ostinova

Woman's way

Everyone knows that the first thing that gets dirty in our warm clothes is the fur trim on the hood and sleeves. Especially if it is light. The thing immediately takes on an unkempt and dirty appearance. But what to do if the fur trim is not removable (cannot be unfastened). In principle, it is not recommended to wash an item (coat or jacket) to which the edge is sewn. The label clearly states - no washing!

Of course, we will not violate the rules indicated on the label, well, not really...

We will try to wash not the entire jacket, but only the fur (edge) on the hood or cuffs.

Of course there is some element of risk. For example, if the fabric or fur sheds, but most likely during wear you would have already noticed it.

If our jacket or down jacket is made of raincoat, bolognese or other synthetic fabric, then our washing method is unlikely to harm it.

And now everything is in order.

First you need to prepare a solution for washing our fur (edge).

For this purpose, powder or gel for delicate washing or ordinary hair shampoo is suitable.

Dilute a small amount of shampoo - 1 cap in a small volume of warm water. Whip the foam carefully - the more, the better.

Then, carefully lower our fur (edge) into the foam. Try to ensure that only fur gets into the water with foam.

But even if a small part of your jacket or coat gets wet, nothing bad will happen.

Carefully wring out all the fur and hang your item so that the fur is at the bottom.

Because the water is actively draining.

It is advisable to place a basin or other container for water under the drops.

Water absorbed into the fur should not flow onto the jacket or coat, but into a basin or bathtub. Therefore, the main thing is to make sure that the wet fur is located below our item

The fur will gradually drain and dry.

Chic down jackets with fashionable fur collars on the hood are always at the peak of popularity. Comfortable and light, such outerwear is not only beautiful, but also allows the housewife to feel comfortable even in the most severe frosts. Many manufacturers of down jackets think about how they will wash and clean not only the product itself, but also the fur trim. It is for these purposes that collars are equipped with zippers and buttons. But, unfortunately, not everyone does this. Therefore, girls often have the question of how to wash a fur collar at home so as not to spoil it, and its appearance remains pristine. Let's figure out together how this can be done.

Hand wash natural fur

Why wash fur from a down jacket at home?

1. Over the course of even the most careful wear, a down jacket accessory can lose its luxurious appearance. Going to the grocery store, traveling on public transport, using a house elevator - all these are the very factors whose impact can lead to the deplorable condition of the fur on a down jacket.
2. Even with the most careful wear, there is no guarantee that at the end of the cold season you will not find dirty and greasy spots on your fur.
3. Not everyone can afford dry cleaning services, as it is quite an expensive pleasure.

Manual processing is the most effective and easiest way to wash fur from a down jacket. Let's define the main steps that will help us clean the product from grease, dirt and other contaminants:

• First, detach the fur from the down jacket itself. The product can be attached to the hood using a zipper or buttons. However, manufacturers often sew fur to the hood. In this case, you have to carefully tear off the edge.
• In order to wash the fur from a down jacket, you should prepare a soap solution. Pour water into a small basin, the temperature of which should not exceed 30 degrees, since fur does not like high temperatures. You'll find it in a modern hardware store, although you can also use regular detergent, liquid soap or shampoo.
• After preparing the water, proceed directly to the process of processing your product. Dip the fur in the soapy solution and leave it like that for half an hour.
• After 30 minutes, proceed to the actual washing. Proceed carefully, using leisurely and smooth movements when treating areas of contamination.

Important! Try not to squeeze or rub the fur, as it may become deformed.

• After washing the product in soapy water, wash the basin thoroughly. This will rid it of any foam that may remain on the edges of the container and prevent you from rinsing the fur thoroughly.
• Once the basin is absolutely clean, place the fur in it.

Important! Rinse your fur exclusively in cold water. This way you will ensure that after washing the product will be shiny, silky and soft to the touch.

• Drying this product should also be given close attention.

Important! Do not hang the fur on a radiator or on a rope in the bathroom under any circumstances, and do not twist it or wring it out. Lay the edge on a towel and let it dry naturally.

• After complete drying, the fur needs to be tidied up. To do this, you can use an ordinary comb with rare teeth. In addition, you can buy a special model for fur at a pet store.

Important! When combing, do not make sudden movements - slowly and smoothly slide the comb in the direction of hair growth.

How to remove grease stains?

In order to remove an annoying greasy stain from the fur edge, prepare a special solution. For this:

1. Take two teaspoons of salt and a spoon of 10% ammonia, as well as 200 milliliters of water.
2. Then carefully mix all the ingredients and apply the resulting mixture to problem spots.
3. Leave for 30 minutes and then wash the product as described above.

Important! In addition to this method, greasy stains can be removed using a more accessible mixture of vinegar and salt. To prepare such a solution, add the following components: add a tablespoon of vinegar and a spoonful of salt to half a liter of water. After this, gently apply the resulting solution to greasy stains for no more than 30 minutes, and then wash as usual.

Dry cleaning a fur collar

If for some reason you cannot remove the fur from the down jacket, then you can dry clean the product. There are several options for this type of washing.

Gasoline and starch

Purified gasoline will do an excellent job of cleaning a fur collar. To do this, add starch to the substance, and then mix the components to a thick consistency. After this, you need to apply the resulting mixture to problem areas and leave for 30 minutes. Next, remove the remaining mixture using a vacuum cleaner or comb.

Talc

This method involves using talc as the main cleaning agent:

1. Take a small handful of the substance and carefully treat problem areas on the fur product. This procedure should be repeated until the fur turns white.
2. Then remove all the powder from the fur by shaking the fur several times.
3. Remove any remaining grains with a vacuum cleaner.

Important! If you don't have talc, you can replace it with semolina or starch.

Lemon juice

Using lemon juice you can remove yellowness from white fur. You should dilute it with water in equal proportions, and then simply wipe the fur with the resulting mixture. As a rule, after this the yellowness goes away.

Faux fur collar

All of the above methods applied to cases where the down jacket collar is made of natural fur. However, very often synthetic fur serves as decoration for outerwear. This is understandable: faux fur is lightweight, easy to clean and costs several times less.

This product is very easy to care for. Often, a washing machine can be used to remove dirt from the surface of such an edge.

Important! In order to determine whether your fur on the edge is natural or artificial, carefully examine its underside. If the threads stick out and the material is visible, then the edge is clearly synthetic.

Our regular reader sent us this letter:

“I’ve been reading your site for a long time, I trust your recommendations, so I want to ask for advice. My daughter wore a down jacket with a fur trim... until I decided to wash it. I thought nothing bad would happen, but in the end a shabby cat's tail remains from the luxurious fur collar.

What did I do wrong? Should I have taken the down jacket to the dry cleaner or are there any effective ways to wash the down jacket at home?”

— Angelina, Vologda, 42 years old.

Indeed, if your down jacket has a fur trim, then this complicates its washing - if you wash everything without knowing the matter, then there is a chance of ruining the fur, essentially ruining the appearance of the item of clothing. But everything is not as complicated as it seems - next we will look at several simple and effective ways to wash fur from a down jacket without resorting to dry cleaning.

Machine washable

This is the easiest way if your down jacket has faux fur. This material is quite durable, it is more difficult to spoil it, so you can safely resort to using a machine.

Important: To figure out how to wash faux fur from a down jacket, carefully study the latter. There you will be given instructions on how to wash and what settings to set. Usually a gentle regime is required.

Even if you decide to wash your faux fur, refrain from drying/spinning in a washing machine. More than once they brought to our dry cleaners tattered edges, of which nothing really remained. Restoring such fur is very difficult, and sometimes even impossible. It is better to gently pat the washed collar with a towel and place it to dry in a warm and dry place, away from heaters.

Handwash

In many situations, the best way to clean the edges on a down jacket is hand washing - especially when the fur is natural. If the collar is detachable, then you are in luck; it will be much more convenient to work with.

• If the pollution is not too serious, then you can wash the collar in running water using regular hair shampoo. For greater effectiveness, you can add a little detergent to it. The easiest way to dry such fur is by carefully wrapping it in a dry fluffy towel.

• If the pollution is quite strong, then before washing it is recommended to pre-apply a mixture of two teaspoons of salt with a spoonful of ammonia dissolved in a glass of water to the fur. Then let the collar sit for a while and wash it as usual.

Tip: The best way to wash a fur collar from a down jacket with faux fur is to use a warm powder solution that is designed for washing wool and/or silk. Soak the edge in this solution, leave for about twenty minutes, then rinse with regular running water.

Not all types of fur can be washed. For example, it is strongly not recommended to wash the Arctic fox; only dry cleaning is suitable for them. In addition, it is recommended not to overuse washing, even gentle washing, if your product is made of natural fur.

The fact is that during washing, the fatty components of fur dissolve, which make it shiny and elastic. And if a few rare washes are tolerated well, then over time the condition of the edge of the down jacket will become more and more sad. If the stain is too severe for dry cleaning, be sure to contact a dry cleaner.

— Albert Vasilievich, dry cleaning worker

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Dry cleaning

If you cannot unfasten the fur, then it is better to consider ways to clean the fur on a down jacket dry (or using a damp mixture, but without general soaking). It's also easy:

• Mix gasoline and starch so that you get a thick mixture, the consistency of sour cream. After this, apply this substance evenly to the contaminated area and let it sit. The gasoline will evaporate on its own, after which the pile will need to be combed with a frequent comb to get rid of traces of starch. Please note that this method is not applicable for artificial scribble who may be afraid of gasoline.

• Sprinkle talcum powder over the surface of the collar. Rub it thoroughly with your hands, then shake the down jacket. If a little talc remains, it doesn’t matter, it repels moths. Starch can be used in the same way.

• The above mixture of ammonia and salt can also be used simply for cleaning, without further erasing the edge.

Cleaning white fur

The approaches to how to wash white fur from a down jacket are slightly different from those for dark-colored fur - after all, any, even the slightest deviation from the norm will be immediately noticeable, the material can easily turn yellow, so you need to act more carefully. It is not recommended to resort to regular washing; here are more acceptable cleaning methods:

• Soak hardwood sawdust in gasoline, then pour it onto the collar. Rub the fur between your hands, then comb everything thoroughly and beat it to get rid of any remaining sawdust.

• Take one part baking soda and three parts medical alcohol and mix thoroughly. Soak a sponge in this mixture and carefully walk over the dirty areas.

• Mix lemon juice and water in equal quantities, soak a clothes brush in the mixture and gently brush problem areas until they turn snow-white.

Important: If we are talking about serious contamination, for example, wine spilled on white fur, then do not even try to clean it at home., you will only ruin everything, you can’t do it without special chemicals. Be sure to give your down jacket to professionals who will find the right way to clean a fur collar from a down jacket - and then, perhaps, it will be possible to restore it to its original form.