How to wash a sheepskin coat in a washing machine

washing sheepskin coats A sheepskin coat is a wardrobe item that requires special attention when caring for it. Caring for winter clothes is not easy, and especially for a sheepskin coat if it is made from natural materials. Therefore, people often ask the question, how to wash a sheepskin coat in a washing machine? We’ll try to figure this out, and then you’ll come to a conclusion for yourself about how to wash it and whether it’s worth doing it at all.

Is it worth washing a sheepskin coat?

When doing laundry, most people resort to using an automatic washing machine, washing in it even what it would seem cannot be washed at all. The rhythm of people's lives forces them to refuse hand washing, so questions arise as to whether it is possible to wash a sheepskin coat in a washing machine. However, you should not be led by your own laziness and subject expensive things to such “automatic” tests.

Of course, if you don’t mind the thing that you’ve been wearing for five years, and then suddenly decided to wash it, then you can experiment; anyway, you don’t mind throwing it away. But it’s another matter if it’s your favorite thing that you want to refresh. What do manufacturers say about this? It's simple, on the labels of most of these products you will see a symbol prohibiting machine washing.

Even hand washing is not always allowed. Such information says something, and we think it should not be neglected. Washing a sheepskin coat in a machine will simply “kill” the item.

So, you shouldn’t wash natural or artificial sheepskin coats in an automatic machine, and here’s why:

her appearance may be greatly damaged;
A sheepskin coat is a heavy garment that becomes several times heavier when wet.Therefore, in a washing machine with a medium load, it simply won’t fit, and if it does fit, the load on the parts will be colossal. This means that the volume of the drum must be at least 10 kg, and the sheepskin coat must be small in size.

The best way to avoid having to wash your outerwear is to clean it on time. This can be either dry or wet cleaning. As a last resort, you can wash the item by hand, but we warn you that it is physically difficult to do this.

Dry and wet cleaning

If it is not possible to dry-clean your sheepskin coat, which, by the way, would be an ideal option, then get ready for dry cleaning. To do this, you will need a special skin care product. How to clean a sheepskin coat with it is described in detail in the instructions, so you should not have any difficulties. Here are some more ways to give a neat look to your sheepskin coat:

vacuum the product using a special nozzle;
a greasy stain that has just been placed can be removed with talcum powder or starch. Change the starch several times and remove it with a clothes brush;
Contaminants from the leather surface of a sheepskin coat can be removed using semolina. To do this, put a glove on your hand and apply the cereal onto the stain, then replace the cereal with a clean one, and finally shake off the residue with a brush or damp cloth.

sheepskin coat care As for the inner, fur part of the product, it should not be cleaned with the means described above, much less wet. You need to knock out or vacuum the dust from it, and then comb the pile against the growth. Wet cleaning of the upper surface of a sheepskin coat is carried out as carefully as dry cleaning.

To clean, you can mix ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in equal parts and add to a glass of water.Wipe the surface with this solution and then wipe with a clean damp cloth. Next, the product needs to be dried well in a ventilated area, hanging it on a hanger. Avoid direct sunlight and close proximity to a radiator or heater.

Washing and drying rules

cleaning sheepskin coats If you really want to wash your sheepskin coat in a machine or by hand, despite all the “cons” of this procedure, then at least follow these tips on how to wash the product:

use only liquid detergents for washing delicate clothes or wool;
choose a gentle washing mode that involves reduced drum rotation speed, for example, “Delicate wash”, “Bulky items”, "Handwash";
check the water temperature, it should not be more than 30 degrees;
turn off the spin or reduce the speed to 300-400 per minute;
use an extra rinse;
dry the product only in a vertical position, after allowing excess water to drain; you can also remove water using terry towels;
After washing, be sure to comb the pile.

For your information! A special coloring spray will help restore the color of a sheepskin coat after washing.

We hope that now you can answer the question of whether it is possible to wash a sheepskin coat in an automatic machine. Take proper care of your items and they will last longer.