How to clean a cashmere coat at home, what products to use

Cashmere is a thin, soft twill weave based on the undercoat of a particular breed of goat. The material is delicate, as a rule, not cheap, therefore it is necessary to clean the cashmere coat from dirt so that the product does not lose its presentation and retains its shape.

Natural thing is light and warm, the fabric is thin, requiring certain conditions for care

Features of cleaning a cashmere coat at home

Growing mountain goats, which provide fluff for cashmere fabric, outside their natural habitat has not yielded a positive result, so India and Mongolia are the main suppliers of raw materials. Countries import goat down throughout Europe, including imported to Russia, so the price offer for products is quite high.

If stains appear on an expensive item, you should not experiment, it is better to use the services of a professional dry cleaning. More often, wool is added to the material from which the coat is sewn, possibly a small percentage of synthetic threads.

You can do the cleaning yourself, knowing the basic rules:

1. First of all, they pay attention to the product label, what conditions are recommended by the manufacturer for care. If washing is allowed, then the method: by hand or in a typewriter. Also pay attention to the possibility of ironing.
2. Before cleaning, determine the main places of contamination. The product is hung on a hanger, and the inside is carefully examined, then the collar, places near the pockets, cuffs.
3. Use a soft bristled brush for cleaning, you can replace it with a sponge or foam roller, a soft cloth is also suitable. It is not recommended to rub the product strongly in order not to damage the structure of the fabric.
4. Drying conditions depend on the method of removing dirt, if the item is completely wet, it is dried horizontally. If the cleaning of the cashmere coat was dry - vertically.

How to clean a cashmere coat at home

The choice of cleaning agent for cashmere material will depend on the nature of the stain. A few recommendations:

1. Cleaning of minor contaminants is done with a soapy solution; liquid soap or toilet soap is suitable for this.
   
   

   It is undesirable to use cream soap, an ordinary product is diluted in a proportion of 1 tsp / 1 l
2. It is better to clean oily stains with a special dry product or ordinary talcum powder.
   
   

   Dilute to a thick consistency and apply to the stain
3. When cleaning light-colored products, use "Vanish" for carpets according to the instructions.
   
   

   For cashmere items, only dry composition is used, not gel
4. Cleaning coffee and tea stains is effective with ammonia.
   
   

   Ammonia is not used in its pure form, it is mixed with glycerin in equal proportion
5. A solution of vinegar and ethyl alcohol in the same proportion will help get rid of traces of ketchup, mayonnaise or other food.
   
6. If the grease stain is fresh, it is recommended to cover it with salt, the next step is cleaning with detergents.

It is possible to clean especially difficult stains with aviation kerosene, having previously tested the substance on an inconspicuous area. In this case, it is difficult to predict how the tissue will behave.

For washing, use means in accordance with the color of the clothes; for colored ones, "Aist" is suitable.

Recommended to use for machine wash

When wet cleaning a cashmere coat by hand, it is best to use a gel.

Does not leave streaks on the fabric after rinsing

For a white coat, they buy products without bleach in the composition, preference is given to SMS based on oxygen, the "Laska" gel has proven itself well.

The substance not only effectively cleans the cashmere fabric from dirt, but also does not destroy its structure

For black products, use an appropriate delicate product with the effect of restoring color, "Uplon" is suitable.

Used to clean not only black, but also brown, blue, dark gray cashmere items

After rinsing, it is recommended to add conditioners of any brand intended for delicate fabrics.

The structure will become softer after use

The air conditioner eliminates static electricity, and small particles will stick to the surface less.

How to prepare a cashmere coat for cleaning

Regardless of the type of cleaning (wet or dry), the cashmere coat must first be prepared:

1. The item is hung on a hanger and fixed in an upright position in a well-lit place to make it easier to find problem areas.
2. Before working, small particles are removed from the surface with a roller or damp sponge.
3. The product is fastened, the pockets are checked, and the entire surface is cleaned from dust with a brush.

The coat is shaken several times to get rid of the debris.

How to clean a cashmere coat at home

Cashmere can be cleaned dry and does not require water. Washing by hand or in a typewriter is referred to as wet; it also includes the removal of stains with solutions.

Dry cleaning a cashmere coat

Dry cleaning is fairly simple, but not always effective. If the stain is not difficult, the steps are as follows:

1. The prepared product is laid out on a flat surface if there is contamination throughout the fabric. In the case of single spots, only the problem area.
2. Neatly leveled so that there are no folds.
3. In the evening, a layer of dry product is poured onto the stain and left overnight.
4. In the morning, gently rub with a brush and remove the remains.

If the procedure does not completely get rid of the stain, repeat it.

How to wet a cashmere coat at home

Wet cleaning is necessary when heavily soiled or at the end of the season, when the cashmere product is sent for storage. Here are some tips to give your cashmere coat its aesthetics:

1. It is necessary to determine the nature of the spot. If it's just dirt, make a soapy solution, moisten the place with it and leave it for 20 minutes. Then they rub the area with a sponge, squeeze the foam rubber, and remove the remaining solution from it under running water. With a clean but wet cloth, remove the soap from the coat.
2. Food stains are removed with a product based on 9% vinegar and ethyl alcohol. Mix in the same amount, apply to the area and leave for a few minutes. Then moisten a tampon in a liquid and gently clean the area. After contamination, wash off with water.

In order not to damage the structure of the material, use soft devices

The downside is the persistent smell of vinegar, so it is better to hang the cashmere product in the open air to dry it.

Drastic measures are taken to clean the cashmere coat if the thing is dirty on the inside, with an unpleasant smell of sweat and most of the fabric is in an unsatisfactory condition. Contamination of any intensity is highly visible on light-colored and black garments. If the label is machine washable, pay attention to the recommended temperature:

1. The coat is buttoned, placed in the drum.
2. Set the "Wool" or "Delicate wash" mode depending on the brand of the machine. The program includes a temperature of 400 and spinning at low speeds.
3. Drying must be turned off.
4. The machine is started, the time is also determined automatically.

Hand wash is carried out in warm water using a gel, you cannot twist the cashmere material, just squeeze it slightly with your hands.

How to clean dirt and stains from a cashmere coat

From the surface of the cashmere fabric, small particles of thread, fluff, hair, crumbs are removed with a special roller for clothes. In its production, a material is used to which everything unnecessary sticks.

It is recommended to clean cashmere outerwear at least twice a week; for this purpose, a special soft bristle brush is purchased. It is slightly moistened and the entire surface is cleaned. It is not necessary to wet the brush too much so as not to deform the fabric. You can't get rid of tough stains like that. Use means appropriate to the nature of the contamination.

How to properly dry a cashmere coat

After removing the stains with home remedies, the product is hung on a hanger and placed in a room with good circulation. Ideal - on the balcony so that there is no smell of ammonia, kerosene or vinegar.

After a full wash, take out the item, hang it vertically, wring it lightly with your hands, then wrap it with a terry towel so that it absorbs moisture. When the water stops flowing, the product is placed horizontally, the folds are neatly smoothed out.

Conclusion

You can clean the cashmere coat from dirt either dry or wet. Pre-determine the nature of the spot, its age. It is possible to machine wash cashmere outerwear only if there is a permitting badge on the label.