How to clean a mink hat at home?

Mink fur is used to make excellent winter hats - warm, beautiful, durable and expensive. When purchasing a mink hat, the buyer counts on its many years of service. But suddenly it turns out that the color has changed slightly, and she no longer looks as luxurious as before. The hat should be cleaned. Let's try to cope on our own using home remedies.

Subtleties of processing a mink hat at home

There are many means by which you can achieve, if not the original appearance of fur, then a very well-groomed version of it. There are only three ways to clean fur: dry, wet and local stain removal. When using any method of processing a fur surface, be extremely careful and attentive, handle it with care and precision..

The results of fur refreshment will not give the desired effect if the product is not properly prepared for the procedure. There are basic rules without which you cannot start cleaning:

• the product must be dust free;
• the pile must be combed out with a brush;
• fittings and overhead decorative elements are temporarily removed;
• the cap is placed on the blank/jar/pan.
• That's it, now you can start the procedure itself. What to clean, which is guaranteed to help - we will consider further.

What means can be used?

Shampoo is the most common way to make fur clean and fluffy:

• take shampoo without conditioner and complex additives or wool washing gel;
• pour 50–70 ml into water (2 l), beat into strong foam;
• then apply it with a sponge to the surface of the hat, working the bottom, then the sides;
• repeat the manipulations several times, until the foam is completely placed on the headgear. It will absorb dirt;
• Remove any residue with a clean cloth or napkin;
• dry the hat on a can away from heating devices or direct sunlight.

Important! When wet cleaning, do not wet the mesh (the leather base of the fur), otherwise there is a risk of deformation of the product and its reduction in size. It will not be possible to return it to its original state.

If you don't trust shampoos, try other products. Here are the most common ones:

1. Soap – acts as a cleanser. The algorithm of work is the same as with shampoo. Choose soap that is free of dyes and fragrances. High-quality baby or liquid soap is ideal.
2. Salt is an effective remedy for combating any type of pollution. Dissolve salt in water (1 teaspoon per glass), stir. Apply to the hat and let dry. Shake off the remaining composition. For effectiveness, you can add another 1 tsp to the saline solution. ammonia.
3. Sawdust has excellent adsorbing properties, which are used as a basis in this method.We apply heated sawdust to the surface of the hat - on each section in turn - thoroughly kneading the fur along with it, as if we were washing it. Then shake the hat, and comb out the remains with a wooden brush or remove with a vacuum cleaner with a furniture attachment. You should only take sawdust from deciduous trees. Conifers contain resins that glue fur fibers together. It will not be possible to comb the hat after them.
4. Starch absorbs dirt like a sponge. The product is sprinkled over the fur, the starch is lightly rubbed in. When it changes color and becomes slightly dirty, it is removed using the previous methods.
5. Talc – acts similarly to starch and gets rid of dirt or grease. Cover the hat with talcum powder, give it several hours to contact the fur, then remove the residue from the surface with a brush or wooden comb.
6. Alcohol will help remove stains. You need to moisten a swab in alcohol or vodka and treat the stain. Cologne, lotion, and other alcohol-containing liquids cannot be used., they leave yellow or brown stains.
7. A mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia is an effective way to get rid of yellowness. Gently apply the solution (1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 4-5 drops of ammonia per glass of water) onto the white fur with a cotton swab. Then comb and dry.

How to remove odors?

Over time, the inside surface of the hat may acquire an unpleasant odor. This is understandable, but very unpleasant.

You can get rid of it washing or replacing the lining. Or you can try another home method: dissolve 1 tsp in half a liter of water. salt or ammonia and gently wipe the lining with this solution. Blot with a napkin or clean, dry towel and let dry naturally.

How to clean the lining of a hat?

It's not just fur that needs regular cleaning. The lining of the hat is constantly in contact with the hair follicles of the head, which secrete sebum and fat. Of course, the fabric needs to be washed or cleaned. The dirty lining fabric of a hat can be freshened. To do this, choose one of three methods that are suitable for you:

• Carefully tear the fabric away from the hat, wash and steam. Sew the treated lining onto the old place;
• spread the fabric, attach the parts to the paper, cut along the contour. From another fabric according to the pattern, make a new lining and place it inside the hat;
• moisten the sponge with soapy water, wipe the cloth with it, and remove the residue with a damp cloth.

Important! Wash the lining in warm water to avoid shrinkage. If such a problem does occur, the situation can only be corrected by sewing a new part.