2007-11-28 13:54:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It is a real fur collar - vintage - belonged to my grandmother and I don't want to take it to a dry cleaner as they will use modern chemicals which I don't think is very good for a vintage cured skin.
2007-11-28 16:49:05 · update #1
Depends if it's real fur or imitation and what has made it dirty. If it's real fur, take it to a good dry cleaners and ask their advice. If it's imitation, you can use warm water and a good soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry in the air NOT with artificial heat.
2007-11-28 14:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by racey-pacey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know why people are afraid of putting leather in water. You should see what they do to the skins in the curing and tanning process. You can brush it through with talc which will help to clean it. Natural fur is a fibre that has scales and they prevent the dirt from going too far into the fibre which is why the talc treatment can work. You can wash the collar using a wool wash treatment. a gentle hand wash and dry it flat after pulling the leather back to shape. After 30 odd years in the dry cleaning business I can assure you that most local dry cleaners do not know how to deal with real fur so if you do decided to got to a cleaner go to one who does real fur
2007-12-02 12:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd beware of using a wet process, try to find some professional advice, you don't want it shedding all its fur. One suggestion: you could try old fashioned dry shampoo or talcum powder and brush it through to remove dirt. I don't approve of new fur, but vintage is a different matter, values were different then and besides, rejecting it will not revive the creature...
2007-11-29 03:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Put some warm water and just a little soap in the sink. Swish is around a few times. Then rinse with clear water and let it dry. If it can be removed first that would be better, if not, lay it in a towel and blot it dry and then air dry the rest of the way.
2007-11-29 00:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by kingsley 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
use baking soda and rub, brush comb it through, you may want to let it sit foe awhile..... If i knew what kind of fur it was I may be able to give you more insight, and if it is sorta dry (the hide underneath) good luck,,, You could call a furrier or a taxidermist as well they may know ...good luck
2007-12-01 16:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by jkyody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talcum powder gentle brushed through
2007-11-29 15:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by pigeonlegs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T take it to a drycleaner. Take it to a place that does leather and furs.
2007-11-29 10:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by saaanen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hope its not real fur
2007-11-28 22:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by answers 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋