Storage conditions for mink coats: how to store a mink coat in summer and how to prepare a mink coat for storage
This fur retains all its qualities, including a luxurious look and gloss for at least ten years, if you know how to store a fur coat.
How to store a fur coat: simple secrets
Even if you wear it every day, it is necessary to create conditions for the fur coat to “rest".
Here are some simple secrets on how to store a fur coat at home:
1 In no case should a fur product be hung near heating appliances – this will lead to drying of the inner leather side of the fur. The sun is also contraindicated for such products – the fur simply burns out.
2 Mink has excellent water-repellent properties, and yet you don’t need to take risks and wear it under wet snow. If the fur is still wet, you need to gently shake the product, if necessary, wet the wet places with a soft cloth that absorbs moisture well and, hanging it on a coat hanger, let it dry completely in a natural way away from heaters. And then comb the fur with a soft brush.
3 In no case should you store fur coats in a closet packed with things – they need their own space. By the way, it protects the fur itself from the appearance of creases and bruises.
- A wide comfortable hanger is a must-have addition to such models, even if you hang it in the closet for two or three days, you need to carefully straighten the coat on the hanger and fasten all the buttons or hooks, this will prevent the hem from deforming.
5 Fur perfectly absorbs any foreign odors, so it is best to hang products from it in a well-ventilated area or in a tightly closed closet. And of course, you should avoid getting any liquids with a smell on the fur: perfumes, toilet water or antistatic sprays – alcohol-containing liquids spoil the fur.
6 Professional furriers say that when storing mink coats, the fur should breathe. And this means that if you do not wear a fur product every day, it must be aired. Once every two or three months, it is enough to hang it on a balcony or loggia for several hours. If you follow these simple rules and storage conditions for a mink coat, it will look like new for more than one season.
How to prepare a fur coat for summer storage
Before sending a fur coat for summer storage, you need to put it in order and carefully examine it. And not only from the outside, but also from the inside, a particular danger for elongated models is street dirt and reagents that treat snow.
You can get rid of minor traces of dust yourself by cleaning the product with a clothes brush along and across the growth of the pile.
But if you notice more serious pollution, they should never be removed at home. You can get rid of them only in dry cleaning.
It is necessary to prepare a fur coat for storage as carefully as possible. Comb the fur, paying special attention to the cuffs, sleeves at the bend of the elbow, pockets and places where the bag came into contact with it. But, it is absolutely useful to evaluate the condition of the lining, which during the winter season could get dirty or simply be brought in.
This is especially important for light linings. You can also clean them in dry cleaning, at home you can harm the fur itself. By the way, it is recommended to change the lining from time to time, it is better to do it immediately after the end of the season – such services are provided in any atelier working with fur.
The best place to store fur coats in the summer are special “fur refrigerators”, this service is provided by large dry cleaners. In a room with optimal temperature parameters (not higher than 10 degrees) and humidity (not lower than 50 percent), the fur will be perfectly preserved. But, unfortunately, such refrigerators are not available everywhere, and their services are quite expensive.
Mink coat storage: how to protect fur from moths
To begin with, the fur and lining should be carefully inspected and eliminated possible contamination. Comb the fur thoroughly, and thoroughly ventilate the product itself. To create ideal conditions, you will need a protective cover that will protect the fur from dust. Pay attention to the composition of the fabric from which it is sewn.
When buying in a store, they often give out cases made of artificial materials, in which storing a fur coat at home, especially for a long time, is simply not recommended. Artificial covers are good for transporting the product, and cotton or linen will be the best materials for storage, if desired, such a cover can be sewn with your own hands in just half an hour.
One of the main conditions for storing fur coats is the need to protect them from moth “raids”. Even if it is not found in your home, preventive measures will not be superfluous.
Let’s immediately exclude aerosols designed to fight moths – they will spoil the surface of the fur, and at the same time naphthalene – its smell is perfectly absorbed and very poorly weathered.
In order to prevent the appearance of moths and other side effects when storing a mink coat, you can use old folk remedies that are absolutely safe for fur:
1 Dried lavender, geranium, or the peel of any citrus fruit will do the trick. You can make several small sachets with these products, put them in your pockets and in a closet.
2 Straighten your fur coat on the shoulders, fasten the fastener, lay out the moth products, put on the cover and hang it in a closet or dressing room, separating it from other things. With such organization of storage, it will survive the summer months perfectly, and by the winter it will look like new.