How to clean fur to remove moldy smell

 8:26am, 30 May 2025

How to clean fur and remove moldy smell

1. Fur cannot be washed by machine

Because the surface of fur fiber is composed of many scales, once the fur products are mixed with a washing machine, the fur products will be felted, destroying the excellent performance of fur and affecting the beauty. Therefore, fur cutting cannot be washed with a washing machine, it is best to dry clean, or take it down and wash it by hand.

2. Fur cleaning steps

1. Before cleaning the fur, shake it without damaging the fur and shake off most of the dust.

2. Prepare powder crumbs, specifically: talc powder, millet flour, wheat bran, yellow brown rice flour, and corn flour, etc. These things you often come into contact with in life.

3. Use a watering can to wet the surface of the fur (not to be too wet to soak), and apply the powder evenly and thoroughly on the fur until the roots.

4. Gently rub the fur with your hands, and you can use some force to avoid dirtier areas. Add powder shavings depending on the situation.

5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the dirt is fully absorbed.

6. Hang it and dry it, be careful not to be exposed directly to the sun, and hang it in a ventilated place.

7. After drying, shake off the powder, or gently pat the bamboo rattan.

8. The fur is cleaned and the work is done!

3. Method for removing moldy fur odor

1. Deodorization method for cleaning agents: Use a clean cotton cloth or cotton ball to dip the detergent to wipe the surface of the leather. For some leather jackets with heavy moldy smell, it is best to choose some leather-specific cleaning agents with better results.

2. Hang and dry and remove the smell: Hang the leather jacket in a dry and ventilated shade to remove the odor. When hanging leather jackets, you can spray a little vinegar on the clothes. After the vinegar is air-dried, the smell will disappear, and the moldy smell of leather jackets will be reduced or even disappear.