Washing Faux FurUpdated a year ago
HOW TO CLEAN FAUX FUR COATS AND ACCESSORIES
All faux fur requires specific care to ensure it comes out this process lookin’ sexy as….well, you get the idea. It’s vital that you don’t deviate from these steps. Now, let’s stop pussyfooting around and get to it!
WHAT’S THAT SMELL? STEPS TO CLEAN FAUX FUR COATS, HOODS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
Step 1– Take a little whiff of your faux fur garment. If it hasn't been to a dusty and debaucherous festival lately, it may just need a good shaking outside. Escort your beast out back and give it several firm yet loving shakes.
Give your precious a good brush with a wide-tooth comb. Don’t be afraid…you can apply medium pressure—we promise he won’t bite. If you have an official SpiritHood faux fur, use the comb that came with your purchase for optimal fluff.
Step 2 – Does your faux fur have a lingering scent? If you’re getting flashbacks from the bonfire smoke trapped within your fur, a gentle all natural fabric deodorizer (no chemical base) may do the trick. We recommend a light spritzing of essential oils, the best for eliminating smells are: Lavender and Orange. Then, hang your garment outside and give it a few good sprays.
Step 3 – Now, allow your beauty to hang in a safe location indoors. Be sure to leave it in an open space, away from direct sunlight, for a day or so.
Mental Note: Don't hang it in a cramped closet or next to a heater. Doing so will cause unnecessary damage to your clean faux fur coat, hood, or throw. Ideally, you want to hang it in a place where nothing is touching it. Give it some space to breathe. Yes, your faux fur needs to breathe! :)
Step 4 – Give it a quick run-through with your fingers to check for damp spots. All good? Then your fake fur garment is now ready for its next outing.
STEPS TO WASH FAUX FUR COATS, HOODS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
If your faux fur coat, jacket, or vest DOES need more than a spritz, here’s how you’ll want to wash faux fur coats and accessories to ensure they survive!
HERE’S HOW TO GIVE YOUR FAUX SOME SPOT-CLEANING LOVE:
Step 1 - Using cold water only, dunk the soiled area into a bowl of water. Slosh it around a bit, gently rubbing the soiled areas together.
Step 2 - Remove your faux fur from the water and squeeze or press firmly to remove water. DO NOT wring it out. You don’t want to damage the poor thing! Remove as much water as you can.
Step 3- Hang dry this bad boy in an open area, avoiding direct sunlight and cramped quarters.
Step 4 – Use your SpiritHoods comb to brush, fluff, and reshape the fur.
Now, if you’ve tried both airing out and spot cleaning and still have a little something on your fur, you’ll want to give that baby a bath. If you know heading straight to the full spa treatment is what your SpiritHood needs, follow the steps below.
HOW TO WASH YOUR FAUX FUR COAT, JACKET, OR VEST BY HAND
Faux fur is a unique fabric, and as such, if you want it to last, we always recommend washing it by hand. This sounds tedious, but it's really not that difficult. Fwhrankly, nobody’s going to show your faux the kind of love YOU will. It’s the best method if you want longevity and a truly clean faux fur coat, jacket, throw, or vest.
It just takes seven specific steps. Ready? Let’s do this:
1. Prepare — Take everything out of your pawkets and secret zipper pocket (if it's a SpiritHood brand product).
2. Fill— Fill up a bowl, sink, or bathtub with cool water. Most faux fur hoods and shawls can easily be washed in a bathroom or kitchen sink. If you've got a faux fur coat, jacket, vest, or throw, you’ll definitely want to use your tub. Trust me….it’s the puuurrrrfect size.
3. Wash — Dunk your faux fur into the cool water and give it a good swish. Prepare yourself - the amount of dirt that releases from the fur is a bit horrifying! It’s crazy how much dirt and dust particles can be hiding all up in there. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Continue to carefully yet firmly hand wash your item, sloshing it around enough to set that trapped dirt free. A nice swim will ensure it all falls away.
4. Rinse—Empty and refill the sink or tub with fresh cold water. If you have any stains or visible spots, gently rub those areas together.
5. Squeeze— Once your clean faux fur coat, jacket, or vest is soil-free, it’s time to give it a bear hug. Use your muscles and gently, but firmly, press or squeeze out the excess water, but do not wring it out.
The water will make your jacket or throw pretty heavy. You want to get as much water out now before you hang it up. Concentrate on squeezing and pressing the water out from the bulkier areas of your garment first, and work your way out to the edges.
6. Hang Dry — Now that you’ve removed as much of the excess water as possible, your clean faux fur coat is ready to hang dry. Hang your SpiritHood faux fur coat, jacket, or vest in your bathroom, near an open window, or outside. Remember to keep that baby out of the direct sunlight! The more air circulating around your garment or blanket, the faster it will dry.
Don’t get antsy - it may take a day or two after you wash faux fur coats and garments to dry thoroughly. Check on it every few hours, rotating it to expose all sides evenly. You could also place a fan nearby to help speed up the drying process.
7. Brush — Using a wide-toothed brush or the one we included with your SpiritHood purchase, brush the fur back into place while still damp. This will help your clean faux fur coat or throw retain its natural shape, shine, and fabulous good looks.
Once your coat, jacket, or vest is dry, give it another good comb-through to help fluff it up. Alternatively, you can use your fingers to move the fur back into place.
PRO TIP: Always hang your coats, jackets, vests, hoods, or shawls in a closet with space between your faux fur and other items. Smashing your items together degrades the fluffy appearance of your garment, and we want to see you out in full fluff!