Owners of suede sheepskin worn out how to clean this wardrobe item by yourself. To prevent such a sheepskin from flushing, it must be cleaned with a hard rubber brush.
Recently, they began to produce sheepskin coats with a varnish coating or with a so-called "oil" coating. Such a sheepskin coat should be wiped off with a damp cloth.
Cleaning of natural sheepskin coat
Such cleaning includes periodic processing with steam to destroy and prevent the appearance of harmful insects. Steam also facilitates the removal of stains with the eraser. It is necessary to know that manual cleaning of the sheepskin coat is carried out with the help of a special hard brush made of natural nap. The inner side of the sheepskin coat must be combed with a brush for fluff, which is sold at a pet store.
The most elementary means for cleaning sheepskin coats is a soap foam. Of course, it is necessary to avoid strong wetting of the skin, which can lead to its deformation. But if this has happened, spread the sheepskin coat on a flat surface, dry it and rub it well with your hands. Check if your sheepskin coat is worth the stake, otherwise you will not wear it any more. In case the outside has faded and lost its luster, it is necessary to lubricate the skin with glycerin. Blurred spots are removed using an eraser or a crust of dry white bread.
Cleaning artificial leather sheepskin
Sheepskins made of artificial leather are resistant to water and oil stains, alkalis, alcohol and dirt. To sheepskin served you for a long time, you need to constantly look after it. Cleaning an artificial sheepskin coat is quite easy. The most important thing is to follow the rules and guidelines for caring for the product. Minor impurities can be removed with a solution of detergent or ammonia. A soft napkin is wetted in a solution, the contaminated area is cleaned, after which the sheepskin wipes dry. Get a mud-water-repellent, treat the sheepskin coat of artificial leather, this will prevent it from contamination.
It is necessary to remember: sheepskins made of artificial leather can not be treated with chlorine-containing preparations! It is also forbidden to iron them.
How to properly clean the sheepskin coat at home?
First you need to decide what material it is made of. Depending on the material, the methods of cleaning the sheepskin coat will be different. The main thing is to do a trial cleaning on an inconspicuous piece of cloth so that the product itself will not suffer.
On especially polluted sites (a collar, cuffs, pockets) there are fatty stains. They are cleaned with a stiff brush and dental
If you sprinkle the sheepskin coat with salt, then spoil it forever, from the salt the skin becomes rough. Manka and starch perfectly eliminate the fresh spots, they absorb the fat, moisture and dirt perfectly, do not lighten the skin when rubbing.
A fresh stain after drying is removed with a piece of rubber soaked in kerosene. This is a non-greasy stain. In order to remove the old spot very well, it is necessary to take gauze, soaked in kerosene or in gasoline (this is not suitable for light sheepskin coats or suede sheepskin coats). Before you start, you need to make a trial version on the wrong side to make sure that you do not spoil the thing.
Suede products require special care. It must be ensured that the product does not flush. So that the pile of the suede does not wear out, it is necessary to use a brush made of stiff bristles, brass or rubber. Fine grained sandpaper will do.