A suede sheepskin coat is a practical, warm and comfortable element of a winter wardrobe, which, however, gets dirty easily and requires special care. There is a misconception that it can only be properly cleaned by dry cleaning.
This article will tell you how to clean a suede sheepskin coat and how to do it at home. And also how to ensure maximum durability of such clothes.
Dry cleaning a suede sheepskin coat
These methods are used to clean simple surface stains, as well as to improve the overall appearance of sheepskin coats.
- Cleaning your clothes with a vacuum cleaner with an attachment for sofas and armchairs will help to visually update your clothes.
- In order to “refresh” shiny areas, go over them with a rubber brush for suede products or an ordinary eraser. As a rule, these are places along the buttons, near pockets and along the edges of the sleeves.
- Fresh dirt is removed with semolina. To do this, you need to gently rub it into the stain, changing it every time it darkens, until it is completely clean.
- Another great way to remove stains is to roll a bread ball (can be any kind of bread) over them.
- Starch helps with grease stains. There is no need to rub it in, just pour it in and wait a while, replacing it with a new one if necessary.
- You can use flour or baby powder in the same way, but you need to reapply them at least five times.
- Dry dirt is rubbed off with fine sandpaper.
ADVICE. If you are not sure that you can correctly apply one or another method, first practice on inconspicuous parts of the sheepskin coat. You can also use a fabric sample that was attached to a new product.
Wet cleaning of suede sheepskin coat
Since suede does not tolerate moisture well, any of the methods listed below contain some degree of risk. Therefore, we do not recommend getting too carried away with them; use them only when there is really serious dirt or significant wear, when all the previous ones no longer help.
- The first of them involves the production of a special solution. It contains 1 tsp. shampoo, 1 tsp. ammonia and 250 ml of warm water. After thoroughly mixing the ingredients, soak a cloth in it, and then gently, without pressing, wipe the dirt with it. After this, leave the sheepskin coat to dry away from radiators and heaters, without using additional devices such as a hair dryer.
- To clean using the second method, mix ammonia and glycerin in equal proportions and wipe the stain with the resulting solution. Keep in mind that once may not be enough, and after complete drying the procedure will need to be repeated again.
REFERENCE. Both methods use ammonia, which is known for its pungent odor.Therefore, all activities involving its use must be carried out in well-ventilated areas. After complete drying, the smell from the sheepskin coat disappears.
Useful tips for caring for a suede sheepskin coat
This wardrobe item will delight you for many seasons if you follow the following recommendations.
- As already mentioned, material such as suede does not tolerate moisture very well. Therefore, when walking in the rain or sleet, be sure to use an umbrella.
- Let's add one more tip about proper drying: be sure to dry clothes on hangers of the appropriate size and separately from other clothes.
- It is also necessary to store a sheepskin coat on a hanger, since any traces of bruising can remain on the item forever. Use special covers, but avoid polyethylene options, they can lead to a persistent musty smell that does not disappear for a long time. Fabric covers that allow the suede to breathe are best.
- Act quickly and remove any dirt as quickly as possible, since stubborn stains are much more difficult to remove. And if at the end of the season you put away uncleaned items for storage, there is a risk that you simply won’t be able to get rid of them anymore.
- If a sheepskin coat goes into storage not being dry and clean enough, it can become a delicacy for moths. Use additional preventatives for protection, such as lavender bags in your pockets.
- Before wearing, treat suede with special water-repellent agents.
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