During wear, the arctic fox collar ceases to shine, becomes dirty and loses its original appearance. This happens regardless of whether it is white or dyed. The wear and tear process of such things cannot be stopped, but it can be significantly slowed down if you know how to properly care for natural fur. To clean the fox collar from yellowness and return it to a presentable appearance, you can use improvised and professional products. But it is important to take into account all the recommendations and strictly follow the sequence of actions.
The Arctic fox collar perfectly complements winter outerwear
How to clean arctic fox fur from yellowness
Yellowness often appears on an arctic fox fur coat if the rules for storing the fur product are violated. Yellow spots can be seen on the areas of the hood or collar that frame the face. This occurs due to the active mixing of jet air flows. Warm breath and cold air interact with each other, causing the formation of moisture droplets at the ends of the pile.
Over time, creases begin to form on the elbow bends, in which dust accumulates.
These areas are also susceptible to yellowing. Yellow spots can be found in those places of the fur coat where the fur often comes into contact with any surface.
There are several folk methods that help clean arctic fox fur from yellowness, without additional use of dry cleaning or purchasing special products.
Potato starch
Using potato starch and a liquid detergent used for delicate washing of woolen items, you can clean yellowed fur yourself.
This method requires strict adherence to step-by-step instructions:
- Sprinkle potato starch over the yellow spots.
- Moisten the surface with a solution of water and liquid product from a spray bottle.
- Leave the product for 10–15 minutes, then moisten again with a spray bottle.
- After complete drying, shake the product and then comb it with a special brush to remove any remaining starch.
Flour
Flour not only gets rid of yellowness, but at the same time helps to bleach yellowed fur and restore its original shine.
Flour removes dirt well, being a sorbent with a high efficiency rate.
Before cleaning, the flour is calcined in a frying pan. Then the fox collar is sprinkled with a thin layer of flour. After 15–30 minutes. the remaining flour is cleaned off with a cotton pad soaked in gasoline.
Talc
Baby talc is an excellent product for cleaning the Arctic fox collar yourself at home.
Talc removes visible yellow spots from the Arctic fox that appeared on it due to long-term storage or exposure to moisture in some areas of the fur coat. Talc, as an effective absorber, removes noticeable accumulations of dust settled at the base of the skin.
A fur coat that has been stored on a hanger for a long time is laid out on the floor. The surface to be treated is covered with a thick layer of talc. The fur coat should lie for several hours on a flat surface. Then the product is shaken. The remaining powder is combed out with a special brush or brushing comb.
To clean fur products, talc without fragrances or dyes is used.
Application of blue
If the item cannot be bleached, then it is given a bluish tint. For this purpose, blue has been used for a long time. First, dissolve a few drops of blue in water to obtain a light blue solution. It is poured into a spray bottle and sprayed on white fur or the same as that of a silver fox.
After drying, the product acquires a slightly noticeable bluish tint. It looks like the shimmer of snow, so it doesn’t spoil the appearance of the product. If bluing does not help, then the product is repainted in a darker color. Expensive items are sent to a dry cleaner, where a specialist will clean or paint them at your request.
How to clean white fur
Owners of snow-white fox fur coats face several challenges:
- remove dust and dirt from the surface of the fur coat;
- eliminate yellowness;
- bleach arctic fox fur.
The most difficult task is bleaching. To achieve pristine whiteness, it is necessary to influence the structure of the hair and restore its original appearance. For bleaching, it is recommended to use proven techniques with elements of wet processing. An important condition for bleaching is the natural drying of the pile. The Arctic fox should not be dried over radiators or exposed to an artificially created stream of hot air.
Vinegar
The method that uses vinegar takes time.
The first stage includes a complete and thorough treatment of the Arctic fox with 9% vinegar. The second stage is drying and weathering the product in the fresh air. The second stage takes up to 5 days.
In order not to provoke intoxication of the body, it is recommended to work with vinegar in a protective respirator.
Hydrogen peroxide
To restore the whiteness of the pile, a mixture of equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide and medical alcohol is used.
First, the liquid is applied to the sponge. Then the pile is processed along its entire length with a sponge. The wet product is dried in the sun. Sunlight enhances the whitening properties of the prepared composition.
Lemon
This technique is suitable for processing dull foxes with short hair. The fur is moistened with lemon juice in the direction of growth. Then the product is dried. The final stage is combing.
Features of self-dying
Furriers believe that, unlike others, the fluffy and dense Arctic fox is the most practical to work with. The paints stick to it evenly and last a long time. The main thing is to carefully follow the instructions that we have developed taking into account the recommendations of professional furriers.
An important nuance: you should not paint a new and expensive thing at home just to get a different color. Colorful things they won't regret: yellowed, faded, unfashionable, etc.
The process of updating fox fur can be divided into several stages: preliminary preparation;
- cleaning;
- coloring;
- color fixation;
- drying.
Let's look at every detail.
How to clean from dust and dirt
Daily seasonal wearing of a fur coat, hat or collar made of fox suggests that the fur is constantly interacting with street dust. Contamination is most often localized on the sleeves and front part of products. Simple and shallow marks can be easily removed using an ordinary soap solution.
The soap solution can be made from bar soap, scouring powder, or liquid laundry detergent.
The solution is carefully distributed along the growth line, then removed with a damp cloth. After cleaning, traces of dirt and dust remain on the napkin.
Professional products
There is such a concept on the cleaning market - fur cosmetics. There are several types:
- surface cleaning products;
- foams for deep cleaning;
- means for maintaining the shine of fur and its structure;
- wet wipes for instantly removing stains.
Attention! For any deep cleaning agent, use gloves and clean only with the windows open.
If neither homemade nor store-bought cleaning products help achieve the result, you will still have to take the item to the dry cleaner. And if you suddenly spilled oil, dyeing drinks, or left a trace of perfume on your fur coat, it’s better not to even try to cope with such a disaster alone. Don’t worry, specialists will clean the fur faster with more complex stains and with less loss.
Advice! Choose a dry cleaner that specializes in fur. Read reviews in advance. Only in the skillful hands of a professional, fur clothing can be cleaned up to six times.
Is it possible to wash a fur collar?
The fox collar or sleeve trim loses color and shine over time.
The main product, on which the fur trim is sewn, requires washing in a washing machine, then a misconception arises that you can wash not only the jacket or down jacket itself, but also the fur collar. Products made from natural fur are strictly prohibited from being cleaned in water. It is not possible to wash arctic fox fur at home, as it is recommended to dry clean it exclusively. After washing, you can get a damaged item that no dry cleaning can help.
Products made from natural arctic fox fur are prohibited from washing.
Precautionary measures
- One of the main rules for cleaning arctic fox fur yourself is to try any method on an inconspicuous area, if possible. You need to make sure that the cleaning method you choose is safe.
- To comb the dried product, you should use a special brush or comb for fur, which can be purchased at hardware stores. You can also use a brush for combing pets - with balls at the ends of the bristles.
- We have already discussed how to properly dry a cleaned product: only natural air drying. Do not use hair dryers, do not hang fur clothing on radiators and heaters. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Experts also advise not to use acetone and substances containing it to clean fur, as you can irreversibly damage the surface of the pile.
How to restore shine
Arctic fox fur has a natural shine. It shimmers in the sun, and the pile always remains soft and pliable to the touch. If the fur of the Arctic fox has not only turned yellow, but also lost its shine, then treatment with improvised means will help restore the quality of the fur.
The uniformity of the color of the arctic fox's fur is restored with glycerin. Glycerin belongs to the group of polyhydric alcohols and has properties similar to them. When processing a fur product, it acts as a sorbent, absorbing dirt. The special structure of the product helps restore the natural shine of the arctic fox's hair, as well as degreasing the surface to be cleaned. Glycerin is applied to the fur product in the direction of hair growth, and then cleaned off with a damp cloth. The processed item is subjected to natural drying and additional ventilation.
To clean a fur collar, hat or fox coat, it is recommended to use dry brushing methods or spot wet cleaning. The concept of “washing” for products made from natural fur implies the use of natural sorbents that have certain properties. If someone claims that natural fur is easy to wash in a machine, then he has no idea about the basic rules for cleaning fur.
Adviсe
In order for the product to last a long time and not turn yellow, proper care is necessary:
- Shake out the item after coming from the street;
- Make sure there is good air circulation in the closet;
- Brush the product with a brush every 3-5 days;
- Identify and clean up contamination in a timely manner. If the collar is dirty, start cleaning immediately;
- Do not use heating devices or fans for drying;
- Try not to wear fur in wet weather;
- Do not use automatic washing frequently;
- Dry the product horizontally on the balcony;
- Place moth repellent in the fur coat storage area;
- Before purchasing household chemicals, read the composition to exclude options with coloring substances;
- Do not store brightly colored clothing next to fur, otherwise the color may be ruined.
Arctic fox fur requires careful care. It is important to clean products in a timely manner, even in dark colors. If heavily soiled, contact a dry cleaner.
