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.

Cleaning the fake furs can be done in several ways such as by hand, by a washing machine, or by a dry cleaner. These methods will highly be dependent on the specifications being provided on the item. If you are unsure of what you have read, you may ask directly the manufacturer to avoid some damages into the material. Here are the different methods and steps provided for cleaning a faux fur bedspread.

Machine wash the faux fur. Make sure that before you are going to wash the material immediately, better check the tag. Mostly, the manufacturers will be providing tags to the items from which the instructions and specifications are all written. It is really not necessary for those instructions to be followed but is still important for you to notice the important tips.

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.

Put the item inside a washing machine. Avoid washing other items along with your fur. If this material is a part of garment, it must be turned inside out for avoiding it from being damaged or worn out. Better check as well if the machine is set right. A cold water must be used and the setting is delicate wash cycle. Turn on the machine then add an amount of mild 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.

A faux fur which is hand washed. See to it that you are using the proper materials of hand washing. A lukewarm water or a cold water is either used for maintaining both the texture and the shape of furs. Make use of a mild laundry soap.

Spot cleaning technique may also be used. This technique can make the item last longer while maintaining its original texture. Mild detergent should be utilized when cleaning specific areas. Avoid on scrubbing too rough to avoid some damages. Rinse it using 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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