How to take care of clothes from the skin.
Clothes made of leather have a specific smell. To get rid of it, you should sprinkle the leather thing with ground coffee and leave it for a day. This method is suitable for any type of skin, except light, as light skin can be stained with coffee.
Do not store clothes from leather in polyethylene: a film or a package, since the leather product should "breathe". The most optimal option - to store leather clothes in a linen or linen bag.
To freshen the old leather product, you can wipe it with soap and ammonia, then it must be wiped with a soft cloth soaked in castor oil, glycerin or petroleum jelly.
If the skin is very thin and soft, then it is best to clean it as follows: spoil it with a mixture of the same parts of milk and turpentine, then lubricate the skin with a colorless cream and polish with a soft brush.
The leather strap can not be folded, it can be rolled into a tight ball or suspended by a buckle in the cabinet so that the leather does not crack.
If you want to give the skin shine (whether it's a raincoat, gloves, bag, shoes or a sofa), wipe it with a soft cloth moistened in beaten egg whites. The skin will acquire a radiant, new look.
How to look after suede clothing.
If you just bought a suede product, then first it should be vacuumed to clean the product of dust formed during the processing of the skin. From time to time, suede cloth is cleaned with a coarse rubberized cloth, paying special attention to the collars, sleeves, pockets.
Wet suede products are dried on hangers in the open air or in a room environment away from heaters.
Smooth suede things should be on the wrong side, preferably through gauze or thin fabric. At the end of ironing, the suede should be cleaned with a brush.
Blurred folds on suede products can be cleaned with a sanding pad. If you put a fat stain on the suede, you need to sprinkle it with tooth powder and rub it with a brush. Do not try to remove stains on suede products with gasoline or other solvents. So you ruin the product.
How to care for sheepskin coats.
Of course, as for the cleaning of sheepskin coats after a long winter, it is better to entrust this matter to specialists. If you decide to peel the sheepskin yourself, then it is better to do it with a mild detergent with the addition of a small amount of ammonia. Rag while you need to change as often as possible. After the initial treatment of the sheepskin surface, it should be re-treated with the addition of an aqueous solution of glycerin, ammonia and borax. Cleaned sheepskin coat should be hung on the hanger to dry it. When the sheepskin dries, you need to stretch it a little with her hands, so that it does not get stiff.
How to look after fur products.
To natural fur did not lose shape, do not crumple during storage, it must be regularly combed. For this purpose it is necessary to get a special brush. Contaminated places on the fur should be wiped with a sponge soaked in cold water with the addition of a small amount of detergent. After this, the contaminated area should be washed with cold water and dried.
Products from expensive furs should not be cleaned with coarse brushes. They should be combed with a rare comb. Before you hang such a product for storage, it should be thoroughly shaken, combed and wrapped in linen cloth, so that the product does not absorb foreign odors.
Products made of artificial white fur often turn yellow. To restore their original color, you need to clean them with a solution of citric acid or diluted with water lemon juice.
How to care for gloves.
Leather gloves are washed in warm soapy water. At the last rinse, a few drops of glycerin should be added to the water.
Suede gloves are washed by putting them on their hands, and then thoroughly rinsed. After you have rinsed the suede gloves, they should be greased with glycerin and dried in a cool (preferably dark) place.
How to take care of bags.
Bags sewn from artificial leather are washed from time to time with warm water. You can add a little vinegar to the water. After washing, the bags are wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Strongly dirty bags are washed with the addition of washing powder, dried at room temperature.
How to take care of a hat.
So that the hat does not lose its shape, fill it with old crumpled newspapers and put it in a cardboard box. Felt hats should be brushed. If the hats are stuck in the field, iron them with a hot iron through a damp cloth. Sebaceous stains from the hat can be removed by rubbing them with cotton wool soaked in gasoline. Light hats are cleaned with the addition of vinegar and ammonia.
How to care for an umbrella.
If the umbrella is wet, do not put it in a cover, so the umbrella will not last you long. Open and dry it, then remove it from the cover. Keep the umbrella recommended in a dry place. If the umbrella is dirty, it should be washed with warm water and detergent, then rinse and dry. If spots appear on the umbrella, then remove them with table vinegar, diluted in half with water.
How to care for nylon pantyhose.
To nylon pantyhose last longer, after their purchase, boil them in the water for an hour, this will significantly lengthen their life. After washing, nylon tights should be rinsed for a long time in water, which also gives them extra strength and durability.
Look after things properly!