The drape is a heavy material made from a double weave of woolen threads that does not wrinkle, does not fade or fade. But at the same time, such a product is very afraid of hot water and moisture, it can significantly decrease in size. That is why before purchasing you should study the basic rules for caring for a drape coat.
What can you do and what can’t you do?
A coat made of this material is quite difficult to care for and easily attracts all kinds of dust, dirt and hair. But you should understand that it is unlikely that you can wash such a product at home. Moreover, do it in the washing machine, hang it out to dry and iron it like regular laundry. Such an item requires careful dry cleaning or, in extreme cases, thorough cleaning of the house using non-aggressive agents.
Thus, a drape coat should never be washed. It is also not recommended to use an iron to dry and iron the product.Experts recommend using a steam generator or ironing the fabric through a thin cotton towel.
Dry cleaning method
This is the most gentle method of cleaning a coat, which will allow you to put the product in order and leave it in its original form. The algorithm of actions is quite simple:
- hang the coat on a hanger and fasten all the buttons and zippers;
- armed with a dry brush or sticky roller, walk it over the entire surface of the product;
- Leave the coat in a well-ventilated area to air and dry.
Important! If necessary, you can use a steam generator or steamer to bring the product into the desired shape and remove dirt more easily.
This method is used to clean outer clothing from hair and dirt stuck in the lint. Usually this procedure is quite painstaking, since small hairs do not want to “leave” the fabric.
For moderate washing and removing light stains, you can use regular laundry detergent. The product is placed on a horizontal surface, powder is scattered over it and rubbed into the fabric by hand. Leave to sit for an hour and then wash off with a slightly damp cloth.
Wet method
Using a slightly dampened sponge or brush, you can clean the coat from small stains, dust and dirt. To do this, use a well-wrung out sponge to go over the entire surface of the coat, removing any adhering dirt.
Important! After treatment with wet materials, the coat should be thoroughly dried with natural ventilation. You should not use a hairdryer, fan or heating appliances for this; this can lead to a complete loss of the product’s qualities and appearance.
To remove more serious stains, you can use a carpet cleaner or conditioner.The first substance is foamed and applied to the surface of the product so that the fabric does not get wet. After some time, the dirty foam is cleaned off with a brush and the fabric is wiped with a damp sponge.
You can also use a small amount of fabric softener diluted in clean water. A soft sponge is moistened in this solution and passed over the entire surface of the product. Then the composition should be washed off with a damp, clean cloth and the drape coat should be allowed to dry.
Subtleties of cleaning sleeves and collars
The sleeves and collar tend to become shiny when the coat is worn for a long time. If the stains are not too large, you can use brown bread crumbs. They need to rub the shiny areas, giving them their original appearance.
For more extensive abrasions, use a mixture of table salt and ammonia in a ratio of 1:4. Using a swab or soft sponge soaked in a solution, remove shiny stains with intense movements.
Important! Before using such a cleaning composition, you should test its effect on a small, inconspicuous area of the coat. If the material does not change color under the influence of aggressive substances, you can begin cleaning.
How to clean stains?
To clean the product from dirt and stains that invariably appear on the surface during wear, there is an effective method that involves the use of a soap solution. All actions must be performed quickly, trying not to spoil the thing:
- hang your coat on hangers;
- dilute the soap solution;
- moisten a soft sponge or brush;
- walk the sponge over the entire surface of the coat, removing dirt;
- Allow the product to dry with natural ventilation.
Important! Before using this method, dry brush the coat using a regular brush, removing dry dirt and dust.
Housewives should remember these methods and use them if necessary. If there is a fear of spoiling the product or a woman is not confident in her own abilities, it is better to use the services of a professional dry cleaner.
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