How to store a mink coat in summer and winter

Buying a mink coat is a joy for a woman. I want to wear a new thing, without taking it off, striking others with the splendor of fur. However, improper handling even in winter time can lead to loss of product appearance. To avoid such troubles, it is necessary to observe the storage and wearing conditions of the mink coat.

Rules for the cold

Not every winter makes it possible to wear furs regularly: it may be too warm to wear a fur coat or too wet. However, it is impossible to keep a mink coat constantly in the closet in the winter in the winter - it needs to “walk”. Therefore, if in the cold season it is not possible to put on a mink, it must be hung on a closed balcony several times a day for a day or two. This technique will not only make it possible to crack down on the fur, but also kill the moth that could have worn in furs.

What weather to wear

In what weather can I wear a fur coat? A mink coat “likes” to walk in the cold. But not every day is suitable for this event. Mink fur is very sensitive to weather. It is best to put on such a fur coat under the following conditions:

• dry, frosty air;
• low cloud cover;
• low density of people at the place of walking;
• paths are not sprinkled with icing with chemicals (if the coat is "on the floor").

How to dry after wet snow

How to keep a mink coat? High humidity damages the fur. If nevertheless it was not possible to avoid wet snowfall or even rain, urgent measures must be taken. Having returned home, the fur coat must be thoroughly dried. To do this, you can not use a hairdryer, battery or other heating devices - only a natural process. Proceed in six steps.

1. To hang out. The fur coat is placed on a hanger of a suitable size, with wide shoulders - this will avoid deformation of the product.
2. Choose a place. The place where the fur will be dried should not be placed in the sun.
3. Shake. The fur coat is thoroughly shaken, removing water.
4. Remove moisture. The pile is brushed off with a special mink brush, sold in stores of fur products.
5. Get wet. If the coat is very wet, it is permissible to get it wet with a clean soft cloth.
6. To dry. Leave the product to dry completely.

Summer option: special cameras ...

According to reviews, the ideal way to extend the life of a fur product is to store a mink coat in a “freezer”. This is not a standard food camera. If there are several fur products in the wardrobe, and they are expensive, the purchase of a special refrigerator is justified. In such installations, the most suitable temperature (0-10 ° C) and humidity (about 50%) are maintained.

If it is not possible to purchase a fridge for a fur coat, you can hand over the item to a public store. A similar service is provided by dry cleaners involved in the processing of fur. To reduce risks, clothing is recommended to be insured before being deposited.

... and how to store a mink coat in an ordinary closet

Before you remove the fur clothes for the summer, you need to prepare for this.Observance of storage conditions will allow the mink to look rich longer without losing the ability to warm the hostess. At the end of the cold season, it is important to thoroughly clean, dry and ventilate clothes. From the fur remove dirt, dust, lard accumulated during wear.

1. Remove dust. First of all, you should shake the clothes several times to fluff the fur. Dust is removed with a soft-tooth brush purchased at points of sale of fur products. It is necessary to move the brush carefully, strictly in the direction of hair growth. Clean until dust is completely removed. In addition, you can use an ordinary hair dryer, putting it in cold air.
2. Remove grease. Keeping a mink coat in summer without this procedure increases the risk of moth infection. At home, fat can be removed with flour, semolina or starch. These products are suitable for cleaning because they are good adsorbents. To remove fat from the fur, you must evenly apply the selected product to the surface of the product. After half an hour, it should be gently brushed with a soft brush and the thing should be shaken. If stains, greasy spots are visible on the fur, you should turn in the winter outfit to dry cleaning, since it is extremely difficult to get rid of such pollution at home without ruining the fur.
3. Ventilate. After cleansing, the clothes should be thoroughly ventilated by placing on wide shoulders. It is best to leave a fur coat on the balcony, however, you need to make sure that the fur does not fall under direct sunlight. In addition, drying and airing of fur products is permissible only in dry weather. Leave for ventilation for two to three days.

Optimal conditions

Those who decided to protect the coat from spoilage in the warm season in an ordinary closet should know how to properly care for the product and properly store the mink coat. The main conditions are described in the table.

Table - Storage requirements for mink coats

Space and removal of accessories

First of all, it is necessary to free up space in the storage cabinet. It is important that the adjacent coat is not squeezed or wrinkled. The product should be on wide, strong shoulders, the size of which corresponds to the size of the clothes. The product must be fastened to all available hooks and buttons to avoid deformation.

It is best to store a mink coat in the case that comes with it when purchased. In addition, you can purchase special covers in stores of fur products or in ordinary household goods. The beauty of the case is not only that it will protect the fur from mechanical damage, but also that it will protect the fur coat from moths.

Before you hang clothes from a mink in a cover, you should remove brooches, jewelry, belts, remove all things from your pockets. This is done so that the fur does not deform, the base does not stretch.

Lighting and temperature

Since the fur is afraid of sunlight, its storage location should be dark, but well ventilated. If summer “hibernation” occurs in the closet, its doors should be regularly left open so that fresh air enters the fur.

Mink coats love the cold: the optimum temperature for them is from 5 to 15 ° C.It is almost impossible to achieve such conditions at home, therefore, as an alternative, you can set the air conditioner in the dressing room to a minimum temperature or regularly take the coat to the balcony for ventilation. To prevent sunlight from falling on the fur, the product should not be taken out of the cover during ventilation.

Moth protection

Keeping fur away from the sun and creases is just as important as keeping a mink coat from moths. Today on sale there is a huge number of various substances that repel butterflies and caterpillars of these insects. Get aerosols or sachets. But you can make bags against moths and do it yourself by placing inside the dry peel of tangerines. According to reviews, you can replace citrus fruits with bergamot or lavender.

Knowing how to properly store a mink coat, you can wear it for more than one year. Compliance with important, but simple rules will make it possible to enjoy fur clothes for ten seasons and even more.