Faux furs or fake furs are kinds of materials which are made out of synthetic fibers. The design of these resembles a fur. These materials have been used commonly for clothing. Some other uses of these are also becoming very popular nowadays and this is because the promotion for animal rights have been increasing and as well as animal welfare organizations claim that the materials are animal friendly.

Cleaning the fake furs can be done in several ways such as by hand, by a washing machine, or by a dry cleaner. These methods will highly be dependent on the specifications being provided on the item. If you are unsure of what you have read, you may ask directly the manufacturer to avoid some damages into the material. Here are the different methods and steps provided for cleaning a faux fur bedspread.

Machine wash the faux fur. Make sure that before you are going to wash the material immediately, better check the tag. Mostly, the manufacturers will be providing tags to the items from which the instructions and specifications are all written. It is really not necessary for those instructions to be followed but is still important for you to notice the important tips.

The contents of a tag would include about the washing instructions, if its color will fade out, or whether it would be fine to wash it the same as how colored items are washed. This may also contain some standardized symbols which will indicate how an item must be cared for. Therefore, a tag can be very useful for you to know what step you will do next.

Place the item inside the washing machine. Do not wash any other items together with the fur. If the material is part of a garment, be sure to turn it inside and out to avoid the material from being worn out. Be sure that you are setting the machine right. Use a cold water and set it into a delicate wash cycle. The machine will then be turned on. Add an average amount of a mild type of laundry detergent.

See to it also that the machine is set to the least amount for spin agitation. When the rinse cycle has started, apply the fabric softener then rinse it with cold water. After its wash cycle, remove your bedspread and shaking it to help in removing any excess water. The water can be absorbed by rolling it into the thick towel. Carefully pull it and turn it to original dimensions and shape to avoid damage.

Hand wash the faux fur. See to it that right materials are being used in hand washing. A cold or a lukewarm water is suggested for use. With this, the shape and also the texture of furs will be maintained. A mild laundry soap must be used.

Another useful technique is spot cleaning. This technique can help the item to last longer and also maintain the original texture. Make use of mild detergent when cleaning the specific areas. When scrubbing, avoid on doing it too rough for avoiding some damage. Rinse with cold water and dry it.

Dry the fake fur. One of the best ways on drying the item is through air drying and not electric drying. Be sure that the area for drying is well ventilated. To place it outside or to add a fan may helpful to dry it faster.