Many types of clothing, upholstery, and household objects are made of faux fur.You may want to clean your faux fur.It's possible to keep your faux fur looking its best with a little effort.
Step 1: The tag needs to be checked.
Most items have tags on them with instructions on how to clean them.It's up to you, but the guidelines will include important tips for you to notice.The tag should tell you if you should wash it by itself or if it should only be washed with similar colored items.The symbol on the tag indicates how the item should be cared for.You can use the tag information to make a decision.
Step 2: Put the faux fur item in the washing machine.
Turn it inside out if it's part of a garment.The wear on the fur will be limited by this.It should be placed in the machine without any other items.
Step 3: The washing machine settings should be used.
The washing machine should be set to use cold water.Add a mild laundry detergent when the machine is turned on.Even though you are washing by machine, consider using a gentle detergent.The machine setting should be used for the least amount of spin.When the rinse cycle starts, put fabric softener in the water.
Step 4: Take out the faux fur item.
When the wash cycle stops, remove the item.Shake it to help fluff up the faux fur.Roll the item in a thick towel to absorb excess water.The item should be pulled into its original shape.It's important that you don't damage it.
Step 5: The right hand-wash materials should be used.
It is a good idea to wash the faux fur item in cold water.The shape and texture of the faux fur will be maintained with this.It's a good idea to use a mild laundry soap.
Step 6: Spot clean the item.
Rather than submerging the entire garment in the water, use the spot-cleaning technique to clean only the places that need it.This will help keep your item's texture the same.Rub the soap in with your fingers after using the mild detergent on the areas that need cleaning.If you want to gently rub two sections that need cleaning together, take care not to be too rough in your scrubbing so you don't damage the item.Once the suds are gone, rinse the item in cold water.
Step 7: The faux fur item needs to be dry.
To get rid of excess water on the surface, shake the item out first.Roll the item in a thick towel to remove the excess water.Take care not to damage the item.
Step 8: Air-dry faux fur.
Don't use an electric dryer, even on a no-heat setting, because the heat created by the faux fur item tumbling around in the dryer will destroy the fibers.There are only air-dry faux fur items.You can choose a site that is wellventilated for air drying.Adding a fan will speed up the drying process.Hang your item on a piece of furniture.Before you hang the item, make sure the excess water is removed.The weight of the water will pull the item out of shape if you don't.
Step 9: To dry the faux fur, fluff it up.
A slicker brush is used to brush and fluff up faux fur.Don't damage the faux fur's backing fabric by brushing and fluffing.
Step 10: Take your fur to the dry cleaner.
If you want to wash and dry your faux fur items, take them to the dry cleaner.Dry cleaners have more knowledge about fabrics than you do, so they will be able to clean your faux fur item more effectively.Make sure you choose a dry cleaner that will handle your item with care.