A coat has many advantages compared to other types of clothing. Almost every woman has this attribute in her wardrobe. Among representatives of the opposite sex, there are also many lovers of wearing coats. So, the question of how to clean a coat at home with improvised means is really relevant.
Features of cleaning
Before cleaning any product, it should be carefully inspected. If we talk about the coat, then it is hung in a well-lit place and viewed from all sides. At the same time, be sure to pay attention to the lining, cuffs, pockets and collar. It is also necessary to find everything, even the smallest spots. Along with this, it is necessary to determine the material, since the cleaning method depends on it.
After the inspection of the product is finished, choose the optimal cleaning method. There are clothes for which a special brush will be enough. Other products are demanding and require comprehensive care. Much depends on the type of stains: some will be cleaned easily, while others require a professional approach.
There are products that can get rid of dirt by ordinary washing. To find out if you can wash a coat, read the information on the label. Those wardrobe attributes that can sit down a lot cannot be washed. They can be cleaned with a velor brush. Taking into account all these features and determining the material, you can proceed to cleaning.
Cashmere
The way to clean a cashmere coat at home is relatively simple, as it can be machine washed without any problems. But the appropriate mode must be selected. It is better to choose a delicate one with a water temperature of up to 30 degrees.
The collar and cuffs deserve special attention. To achieve a greater effect, they should be washed by hand.
- You will need a large container into which barely warm water is poured, and the powder is added there.
- The cashmere coat is soaked, then the problem areas are rubbed with a brush.
- After that, rinse until the water is clear. If you use a special conditioner, make sure that you wash it off well afterwards.
- After washing, it is not necessary to wring the product intensively. It will be enough to slightly twist the coat into a roll and wait until the water drains from it.
The drying process is also different from the usual one. You can remove the remaining moisture by placing the coat on a terry cloth or a soft sheet. Everything is twisted together and lightly squeezed. Next, transfer the product to a dry towel. At the same time, be sure to straighten the lining, giving the outerwear the necessary shape. After placing the coat on the bed or floor, wait until it dries.
Also, cashmere items can be dried in another way: hang them on hangers above the basin or in the bathtub. At the same time, do not forget about the folds that must be straightened.
Drap
To clean this product, it is recommended to use products that are used when washing carpets. Before that, you need to read the instructions.
The coat of light shades can be cleaned with “Vanish” powder. To do this, you need to sprinkle a little product on the contaminated areas and clean with a brush.
If there is an icon on the label that allows washing, then it can be washed like cashmere. If there is no such mark, then the method of cleaning a drapey coat at home will be dry cleaning. A soapy solution will help remove stains:
- powder for woolen things is mixed with water;
- the stain is slightly wiped with a cloth soaked in the solution;
- the solution is not washed off for about half an hour;
- then everything is washed off with warm water, excess moisture is absorbed with napkins or towels.
It is worth drying on the shoulders, hanging in a room with good ventilation.
Wool
It is more difficult to clean a woolen coat. Such a coat cannot be washed in a machine, only by hand. Do not heat the water, it is better to wash in cool water. When washing, do not forget about conditioner.
There is another cleaning method. Woolen items can be cleaned with a brush. Very dirty places can be treated with a cotton swab with alcohol and vinegar in a 1:1 combination.
A dark and black coat can be cleaned with tea leaves. Hot steam also works effectively. It is recommended to clean the seams using a velor brush.
Light woolen products are more difficult to clean. It is necessary to approach this carefully so as not to spoil the color. To clean the collar, it is recommended to use a gel intended for woolen clothes.
Dry the coat in a vertical position.
These are the main ways to clean a coat from dirt. Getting rid of stains is also not difficult if you know how.
If the pollution is extensive and ordinary cleaning cannot be done, then you can take a risk and wash a woolen coat, as described in this article .
How to remove stains
There are a number of rules that will allow you to remove the stain without a trace:
- It is necessary to clean the stain to the center, without stepping outside the border of contamination. This will help prevent the stain from growing.
- Stubborn stains can be removed with an absorbent cloth.
- They affect the stain from the wrong side.
- Grease stains can be removed using a solution of liquid soap, water and ammonia.
- Coffee stains help remove glycerin and ammonia.
- Talc or starch will cope with a fresh greasy stain.
Having chosen the right method, it will not be difficult to rid your favorite coat of dirt.