Steps On The Proper Cleaning Of Faux Fur Bedspread

By Jason Campbell


Faux furs or fake furs are kinds of materials which are made out of synthetic fibers. The design of these resembles a fur. These materials have been used commonly for clothing. Some other uses of these are also becoming very popular nowadays and this is because the promotion for animal rights have been increasing and as well as animal welfare organizations claim that the materials are animal friendly.

To clean these fake furs may be done through the use of many different ways including by the hands, by the washing machine, and by the dry cleaner. The three methods will depend upon the provided specifications on an item. But when you are not really sure on the specifications, it would be better to directly ask the manufacturer for the avoidance of damaging the material. The following are the 3 methods and their steps to clean the faux fur bedspread properly.

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 contents of a tag would include about the washing instructions, if its color will fade out, or whether it would be fine to wash it the same as how colored items are washed. This may also contain some standardized symbols which will indicate how an item must be cared for. Therefore, a tag can be very useful for you to know what step you will do next.

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.

See to it also that the machine is set to the least amount for spin agitation. When the rinse cycle has started, apply the fabric softener then rinse it with cold water. After its wash cycle, remove your bedspread and shaking it to help in removing any excess water. The water can be absorbed by rolling it into the thick towel. Carefully pull it and turn it to original dimensions and shape to avoid damage.

Hand wash the faux fur. See to it that right materials are being used in hand washing. A cold or a lukewarm water is suggested for use. With this, the shape and also the texture of furs will be maintained. A mild laundry soap must be used.

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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