How to clean faux fur

Author: Florence Bailey
Date Of Creation: 23 March 2021
Update Date: 1 July 2024
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You can clean faux fur, also called fake, by hand, washing machine or dry cleaning, but the method you choose depends on the type of faux fur you will be cleaning. Always carefully read the labels and manufacturer's instructions for the permitted cleaning method.Read the following tips and your faux fur will look great if you choose to wash it by hand or in the washing machine.


Steps

Method 1 of 3: Machine Wash Faux Fur

  1. 1 Place the faux fur garment in the washing machine. If it's a piece of clothing, turn it inside out so the fur will wear less.
  2. 2 Select a delicate wash and cold water in the wash cycle settings.
  3. 3 Turn on the machine and add a mild detergent solution. Despite. Whatever you machine wash, add a mild hand wash detergent.
  4. 4 Add fabric softener when rinsing starts. Rinse with cold water.
  5. 5 Limit the agitation of the clothes in the washing machine by manually setting the mode selectors to rinse.
  6. 6 Remove the garment when the wash cycle is complete.
  7. 7 Remove residual water by rolling the garment in a thick terry towel.
  8. 8 Shake the garment to flatten the fur.
  9. 9 Give the garment its original shape and size. Do this carefully so as not to damage the product.

Method 2 of 3: Washing the faux fur by hand

  1. 1 Wash your faux fur garment in cold or lukewarm water.
  2. 2 Use a mild hand wash.
  3. 3 Shake the water with your hands to create a foam, and then place the product in the water.
  4. 4 Rinse the garment until all the foam has come off.
  5. 5 Wring out the garment by wrapping it in a roll in a thick terry towel.
  6. 6 Shake the garment to flatten the fur.
  7. 7 Shape the product carefully without damaging the product.

Method 3 of 3: Drying faux fur

  1. 1 Air dry faux fur. Never dry them with a hair dryer, electric dryer or any heating device, the artificial fabric can be destroyed.
  2. 2 Choose a well ventilated area. You can hang the product outdoors or place it in front of a fan.
  3. 3 Hang the item on a plastic coat hanger or simply lay it on a flat surface.
    • Make sure to remove any remaining water before hanging the product. If not, then under the weight of water the product will stretch and deform.
  4. 4 Comb and fluff dried fur with an animal hair brush. Comb gently so as not to damage or make bald spots in the product.

What do you need

  • Artificial fur
  • Water
  • Mild laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener
  • Towel
  • Plastic coat hanger
  • Wool brush
  • Electric fan