Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Steps On The Proper Cleaning Of Faux Fur Bedspread

By Jason Campbell


Fake furs or faux furs are types of materials that are made from synthetic fibers and these are being designed for resembling a fur. The most common use of these materials is for clothing. The use of these has become more and more popular these days it is because of an increasing promotion of the animal rights and the animal welfare organizations who are claiming the materials as animal friendly clothing.

There are a lot of different methods for fake furs to be cleaned and the three most common methods are through dry cleaners, washing machines, and through hands. However, these methods may be varied on the specifications given for an item. Being unsure on the specifications may probably result to damaging the material, so asking the manufacturer directly is suggested. So here are the three methods with their steps for cleaning your faux fur bedspread.

A faux fur that is machine washed. Before you wash immediately the material, you should better check and read what written on the tag. Almost all items are placed with tags to let the owner know about the specifications and important instructions. It is not necessary that you must follow the given instructions but noticing the important tips would still be important.

The tag may contain these following contents, washing instructions, if the washing procedures are similar to colored items, or whether the colors are going to fade out. Standardized symbols may sometimes be provided as well and these will indicate how the item is cared for. And therefore, having these tags can really help in knowing the next steps to do.

Place the item inside the washing machine. Do not wash any other items together with the fur. If the material is part of a garment, be sure to turn it inside and out to avoid the material from being worn out. Be sure that you are setting the machine right. Use a cold water and set it into a delicate wash cycle. The machine will then be turned on. Add an average amount of a mild type of laundry detergent.

And also, see to it that the setting of your machine is the least spin agitation. If the rinse cycle started, place a fabric softener and rinse it using cold water. And after the washing cycle, remove the bedspread, shake it for the removal of excess water. By rolling your item to a thick towel, the water may also be absorbed. Pull it carefully then turn it into the original dimension and shape for avoiding damage.

Hand wash faux fur. Make sure that you are making use of the right materials for hand washing. Use a lukewarm or cold water. This can help in maintaining the shape and the texture of the furs. Use only the mild laundry soap which is designed for a hand washing.

The technique of spot cleaning may also be applied. With this technique, your item will surely last longer and the original texture will be maintained. Use the mild detergent if you clean some specific areas. Do not scrub it too much for avoiding damages. Rinse it with cold water then dry it.

Drying the fake fur. The best suggestion for this process rather than the use of electric dryer would be air drying. An areas that is well ventilated is recommended for air drying. The outside area would be better and adding a fan as well to speed the drying process.




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