Review of effective odor removal products for natural furs

A beautiful fur product is not only a winter and warm option for outerwear, but also a luxury item that makes a woman stand out from the crowd, as correctly captured in the photo. The shine of expensive fur is very attractive to the eyes of lovely ladies; it is the pride and realized dream of those who become the happy owner of a mink coat. In addition to the multiple characteristics of fur coats, an important aspect is the emanating odor from the fur coat. The smell can be neutral, barely noticeable, or it can become a real problem for its owner. The result is disharmony that does not correspond to the woman’s intentions - a magnificent appearance and a terrible smell. What to do if there is a smell of mink coat?

How to get rid of the smell?

How to get rid

Sometimes a woman, wanting to mask the unpleasant odor from a mink fur coat, sprays perfume on it and gets the opposite result: instead of a pleasant aroma, the product begins to exude a putrid stench. Why does this happen and how to prevent such a result? If desired, perfume can only be applied to the lining of the fur coat. A drop of perfume on the fur can even enhance the animal's musky smell. Everyone knows that the same perfume on the body of different wearers has a different aroma, since by entering into a chemical reaction with natural human odors, completely individual shades of odors are obtained.

The reasons why there is a musky smell are:

Rules for caring for fur coats

1. Do not wash the product yourself. Take it to the dry cleaner if it gets really dirty, or remove stains using other methods.
2. Use wide hangers. This will help avoid deformation of the lining and prevent sagging.
3. When storing, avoid bright light and direct sunlight. From them, the fur deteriorates and loses its former attractiveness.
4. When putting your fur coat in the closet, give it more free space. The product requires space. If the item does not come into contact with other items of clothing, the likelihood of “orange” will decrease.
5. Do not put the product in a plastic case, otherwise it will smell. For storage, use a closed dark case. For a white mink, purchase a blue cover: this will prevent the fur from turning yellow.
6. Air your fur coat periodically. Hang outdoors in cool weather and then dry indoors.
7. Use anti-moth products. Change every summer
8. Comb products with long pile periodically.
9. If the fur is wet after snow or rain, dry it. Hang on hangers and let dry. Do not place near the battery.
10. Do not apply perfume to the pile - it negatively affects the condition of the fur. Spray perfume onto the lining.
11. Use special tools and read the instructions carefully.

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Coffee

Since coffee has a very pleasant smell, as well as an antibacterial effect, it is successfully used to get rid of odor. Freshly purchased coffee beans are ground, and this mixture is generously poured into the fur inside between the pile. Then you need to fold the fur coat and pack it in a plastic bag for a day. After this time, the product is thoroughly shaken out and the remaining ground coffee is removed. Then the mink coat needs to be allowed to hang out on the balcony and air out. This method can also remove odor from mouton and nutria fur coats, which have dark-colored fur.

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• Improper storage of fur products;
• Poorly processed animal skins;
• Poor quality fur dyes;
• Absorption of foreign odors.

To remove the smell from a fur coat made from mink, muton, fox, nutria, you can resort to either a professional cleaning method or a folk method. The work of specialists can be more efficient, but at the same time there are also disadvantages to industrial dry cleaning. The cost of such services is quite expensive, exposure to chemicals can also negatively affect the quality of the fur, and the process takes up to several weeks.

Fur aerosols and scented sachets are available for sale; you can also use them. It is enough to spray the fur evenly in the right places, and sew fragrant bags from the inside of the fur coat or put it in your pockets.

Lavender flavors

Lavender scents, with flowers or talcum powder, which are excellent against moths, also help get rid of the smell of mink coats. The bags are sewn under the collar and placed in the pockets. The persistent natural aroma of lavender will hide unnecessary odors.

Freezer

A mink coat with a smell will stop emitting a stench if you put it in the freezer. Fold the product inside with a pile and pack it in a plastic bag, while the fur of the product must be completely dry to avoid fragility and loss of lint. A few days in the freezer will give you the opportunity to get rid of such inconveniences.

This article provides multiple ways to get rid of fur coat smell. If the above methods do not give the desired result, you will have to use specialized dry cleaning, and in more severe cases, purchase a new fur coat.

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Sources of odors

In any case, we will talk about several problems that lovers of fashion and natural fur often face. When purchasing, special attention is paid to style, cut, fashion accessories and colors. This is not an ordinary purchase, so many women are embarrassed by the smell from a new mink coat or other animal before paying for the goods. The reason for this may be manufacturing defects. They are caused by:

• Improper storage of products;
• Transportation in a vehicle not intended for this purpose;
• Damage to goods;
• Incorrect processing technology.

All or individual factors influence the formation of odor. A new item may smell not only of an animal, but also of mold, dampness, dust, etc. Of course, if the fur is stored next to rotten food (at home or in a warehouse), it will absorb all the delights of the aromas.

Under no circumstances should you apply perfume to the product, either from the inside or from the front. This will lead to the formation of a persistent aroma of “mixed stench”, and it will be unpleasant to be near such a special person, let alone invite you to visit. The smell can also be caused by other reasons:

1. Incorrect dressing of the fur coat.
2. The use of low-quality dyes for fur.
3. Absorption of surrounding odors.

The dressing is done by specialists. First, the skins of fur-bearing animals are cleaned, and then the process follows the following scheme:

Soak

This is soaking the skins for further work. They are processed using a fresh-dry method. A solution of salt and water (ratio 1:20) is poured into a container with skins so that there is still about 3-5 cm of liquid above the products. To destroy microbes, an antiseptic in the form of zinc chloride (2 g/l) is added. If this is not done, the manufacturer risks recalling a shipment of goods already in the process of transporting the goods. When replacing substances with formalin (0.5 ml/l) or furatsilin, rotting will begin months after delivery. Sometimes powder is added, but the water is not changed. And the skin should be soaked for 12 hours in clean water with added substances until the paws and nose become soft.

Washing

The washing process takes place in warm soapy water with the addition of sand to achieve a “squeaky hair” effect. If it is the skin of a raccoon or fox, then the smell of the dog will be separated from the fur coat using ordinary laundry soap. Then the degreasing process is not required, and this stage can be carried out after fleshing. The skin is simply wiped with a cloth to absorb moisture.

Flesh

This process requires the use of a dull knife. The skin is pulled onto a board and passed from tail to head several times. Scrape until the remaining fat is removed from the meat. With careful processing, the process lasts up to half an hour. If the specialist did his job poorly, then the buyer will also notice the presence of an unpleasant odor.

Pickling

The method allows you to strengthen the skin. The workmanship will be of high quality and durable; poor workmanship will affect the condition of the leather. Mix flour with boiling water and add salt, yeast and soda. After cooling, the skin is placed in the solution for 48 hours. If left undisturbed, a film forms where bacteria multiply. In this case, the smell remains forever, since it is absorbed and does not settle on the surface like a foreign element.

Acid treatment

Then the skins are glued together. Take a pickle solution - acetic acid and salt. When using sulfuric acid, the composition of the skin is destroyed, which causes an odor. They check the skin after 2 days maximum - bend it with the flesh up and rub it with a fingernail. If a white stripe (drying line) remains, then the skin is ready for further work. The reverse fold allows you to check how easily the hairs are pulled out. The skin should quickly move away from the substrate, which means it is ripe.

Tanning

The process is carried out in a solution of chromic alum and carbolic acid. The skin itself cannot be soaked, only “refreshed”. Soak the solution with a brush and dry for about 3 days.

Drying

At this stage it is processed. They stretch, bend, fold to reveal the nuances of the work done. It should not have roughness, stretch marks, and feel like suede or velvet to the touch. If there is a lack of such indicators, it is sent to an emery machine. Fatliquoring is carried out to improve flexibility and water resistance. Excess fat is removed with chalk, dried and sent to the next stage of finishing - cutting.

Inspect the hide for resins. If they are present, remove them with ammonia and gauze. This is an indicator of good quality, and there is nothing terrible to refuse the chosen model.

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Lilya09.09.2015 12:54
In this situation, beeswax sachets with dried flowers and lavender essential oil helped me. I made these sachets myself, but you can buy them. She hung the records in the closet near her fur coat and tucked them into her sleeves. It is important that not fragrances are used for the aroma, but essential oils, otherwise the desired effect will not be achieved.

Irina05.12.2018 18:33

Just give it for ozonation in the “ozonator cabinet” for 30 minutes and everything will go away. I had it dry cleaned by Diana, all odors were gone 100%

Reasons why a mink coat may smell unpleasant

A liquid solution of just squeezed orange juice and water will help remove the smell of a mink coat. The liquid is applied with a sprayer over the entire fleecy area of ​​the product. After drying and airing, the fur coat will lose its pungent animal smell.

The first, and most often encountered, is poor dressing of the skins. Particles of fat remain on the skins and pile, which over time begins to decompose, and harmful microbes corrode the skin, the product gradually rots and crumbles. This process is all the more likely if you notice that fur fibers are falling off your fur coat more than usual.

The second reason is poor quality dyeing if your fur coat is dyed. Formaldehyde, which is part of paints, is especially dangerous. If a fur coat gets exposed to snow or rain, the smell intensifies.

Dry cleaning offers

Dry cleaning salons provide services for cleaning and removing odors of any type from expensive natural and artificial furs, including the smell of mink coats. The service includes:

• cleaning and refreshing fur;
• removing grease and stains;
• correction of various defects;
• if necessary, replace the lining.

The service has two options: dry cleaning with sawdust and a reagent (gentle method); severe stains are removed by complete chemical cleaning by immersing the product in a solution of perchlorethylene or a similar cleaner. Disadvantages of dry cleaning:

• high cost of the service;
• exposure of expensive fur to a chemical reagent;
• considerable service time - up to 2 weeks, depending on the complexity of the process;
• Frequent use of dry cleaning will lead to damage to the fur, for example, loss of color and lint coming out.

Is it possible to return a fur coat to the store if you don’t like it or it’s defective?

To make sure it's a trim, run a damp palm over the same area of ​​fur on the coat several times. Each time there should be less and less hairs on the palm.

And over time they will stop coming out completely. If there are no fewer of them, then the fur coat is falling due to poor-quality fur - this is a defect, it is impossible to stop this process. If the fur of a fur coat is constantly coming out, the reason is poor-quality dressing of the skins.

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This concept may include errors or inexperience of the technologist who is responsible for selecting the proportions of chemicals for dressing: hairs in an incorrectly tanned skin simply do not hold on. Another reason: the so-called “planing” is when a planer makes the leather thinner using a special knife.

If he cuts off more of the fur layer than required, the hair follicles are damaged, causing the fur to fall out.

Important

I came to the store and they told me that it was from the spotlights, MEANING I ALREADY BUYED IT. Can I return the fur coat? Is this defect a defect?

Guest Hello, I bought a mink coat in September of this year from pieces, transverse. During the first wear, I got into the car and when I got out I saw that the penultimate fastener had torn out a piece of fur and the second part of the fastener remained on the rivet, which was on the other side of the fur coat and there was a dangling piece of fur left (the size of half a matchbox), it was clear that it had come off along the seam along which it was skin is sewn on.

Can I go to the seller and say that the fur coat is of poor quality and that this is not a warranty case at all? Thank you Guest Hello! I bought a rabbit fur coat two months ago, and the fur has already begun to deteriorate and abrasions have appeared. Please tell me what to do in this case? Guest I bought a fur coat at the market and hemmed it right away; the lighting there was not very good, so the fur coat looked good.

Possible solutions

So, there is a fur coat with an unpleasant, sometimes disgusting odor, what can be done in this case. Let's consider all the options:

• professional dry cleaning, providing cleaning and odor removal services of any type;
• professional cleaning products (odor neutralizer sprays) that can be used at home;
• folk remedies, ordinary household substances that are always at hand.

Important. You can’t wash the fur, the inside will deteriorate and may burst.

Fur coat, what's wrong with you?

If the fur coat was bought new and fresh, and a nasty smell appeared after several seasons, then the reasons are as follows:

• You should not smoke in a fur coat, it absorbs foreign odors well, such as tobacco;
• at the end of the season, high-quality cleaning is required; during this time, stains could appear on the fur coat, for example from fat, cosmetics, food, these substances decompose;
• improper storage without ventilation, for example in a closed cabinet, spoils the flesh. It rots and bursts, microbes can multiply, the lining can become moldy;
• An old, worn fur coat can give off a musty smell.

Traditional methods

What folk wisdom suggests on how to remove the smell of a fur coat:

• coffee. Roll up the fur coat and pack it in a closed bag along with fresh ground coffee for several days, then remove the fur coat from the bag, shake well and ventilate, for example, on a closed balcony or loggia. Suitable for dark mink and mouton fur;
• vinegar and alcohol. Wipe the pile with a swab or napkin soaked in 9% vinegar. You can wipe or sprinkle with a mixture of ethyl alcohol, table vinegar and water in equal parts. Then ventilate the product well, suitable for light coats with long pile;
• Orange juice. Dilute freshly squeezed juice with water, spray the liquid over the entire pile of the fur coat, suitable for dark fur;
• starch or semolina. Pour the substance onto the pile, leave for 2 hours, then shake it out with a soft sponge. Removes gasoline odor well and is also suitable for light fur;
• wet towels. The faint smell of a fur coat can be removed by hanging wet terry towels nearby for several hours, or overnight. As they dry, they will absorb all odors;
• soap solution. They can be used to process the lining without touching the fur; you will need a sponge or brush;
• flavorings. Bags of lavender flowers and stems or talcum powder will help get rid of moths and at the same time remove unpleasant odors. They can be put under the collar, in pockets, on the shelf of the closet;
• frost (low temperatures). Cold eliminates the most persistent odors. Roll the fur coat with the fur inside into a bag, close it tightly, and take it out into the cold, for example on a balcony, for three days. Or place it in the freezer. Then dry in a ventilated area away from heating devices;
• roll the fur coat in fresh fluffy snow, wipe and dry in a warm room away from heating devices, then comb it carefully;
• tear off the lining and wash it separately in soapy water. Then air the fur coat in the fresh air for several days.

The following recommendations will help you get rid of the smell on your fur coat forever:

• You should wash the closet in which the fur coat was hanging with a soda solution and dry it with a fan;
• hang the fur coat on hangers in a spacious closet so that air circulates there;
• Place natural flavorings in your cupboard, such as orange zest and rind, or spiced cloves, and replace them weekly;
• periodically hang the fur coat in the fresh air for ventilation;
• do not spray your fur coat with perfumes and deodorants, this will only increase the unpleasant odor;
• Do not dry near heating devices or dry with a hairdryer;
• Do not store your fur coat folded, just straightened out on the hanger.

There are many options for removing the unpleasant smell of a fur coat - the choice is up to the owner of beautiful and warm fur.

Buying a beautiful fur coat made of natural fur is not an ordinary event in the life of any fashionista. Such a thing will not only reliably protect against the cold, but will also become evidence of a certain status of the owner. When choosing a mink coat, fashionistas pay attention to the color, style, and length of the product. And it seems that the final choice fully satisfies the buyer’s needs, but the only factor that confuses her is the unpleasant odor emanating from the expensive purchase.

Many girls note that a mink coat smells like dog, manure, and animals. Of course, such an addition to a fur product cannot please the owner. Why does unpleasant amber occur and how to get rid of it?

Let's look at the most effective folk methods to remove odor from a mink coat.

The above stages of fur processing help the buyer to identify in which situations an error occurred and the smell became a “factory defect”. If the fur coat was purchased clean, and then an unpleasant aroma appeared from it, most likely this is the consequence of improper fermentation. This is where odor removal methods come into play. They can be divided into specialized and folk.

Specialized

How to rid a fur coat of an unpleasant odor that appeared shortly after purchase? It is worth deciding on the type of fur. Some professional control methods can damage the structure of the skin and fur. Be careful when choosing a service; often in salons they immediately stipulate which furs are not accepted. So, how to remove the smell from a mink fur coat or other “capricious” and expensive product?

Dry cleaning uses different techniques. Hydrocarbon washing carefully preserves the product, but KWL solvent can destroy the pattern of light shades. Therefore it is suitable for dark fur. Aggressive perchlorethylene is not recommended at all, as it will harm you, not your fur coat. With constant use, the dressing will become thin, the chemical composition will be released, causing harm to the respiratory tract. This is usually the last option for those who have failed with home cleaning methods, but it requires greasing and ironing afterwards.

Ethylene chloride in the hydrocarbon composition is better, so it fits almost all universal dark models. Depending on the style, length and size, the cost varies from 50 to 200 dollars. Advantages of hydrocarbon cleaning:

1. The shine of the fur is preserved.
2. No skin restoration is required.
3. Isoparaffins envelop the fur at the “roots”.
4. Service life increases.

This cleaning method is especially popular for its gentle treatment of mink products, since they are the most difficult to expose to any impact. They are divided into categories according to the degree of contamination, and in dry cleaning they are strictly specified.

Folk

Sometimes women prefer to do without specialized services, doing all the work of cleaning fur at home. To eliminate the smell of a mink coat, you can use several traditional methods.

1. Ventilation. This is the first main step before removing odors. Hang the fur item in an open, ventilated place for a day. This will allow you to get rid of the unobtrusive smell of a new product if it contains some “factory” defects.
2. How to get rid of the smell of a new fur coat if you feel the presence of the smell of an animal? To do this, use ground coffee - pour it into fur and wrap the product in polyethylene. After this, they are combed with blunt teeth.
3. Another method is suitable for less expensive "breeds". This is applying orange juice through a dispenser to a fur coat. The main rule is that it must be dark.
4. Potassium permanganate - fill it with a liter of water and wipe the product. It will not stain, will not deplete odors, and will be completely cleaned of dust.
5. How to remove the smell of dampness and mold from a fur coat? Conventional means are not suitable for such measures, but laundry soap will cope with the problem. Soak a napkin in the solution, go over the fur side, and blot the lining well. A 5% vinegar solution will also help.
6. If you don’t know how to remove the smell of sweat from a fur coat, apply an alcohol solution to the lining and treat it with lavender anti-moth.

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These folk methods will allow you to quickly restore fur products to their original form, clean them of dust and dirt, restore the fur to its former durability and shine, and eliminate the smell for many years.

Varieties

There are several forms of flavorings. Everyone will choose the one that is most convenient. Fragrance for the cabinet comes in the following types:

• cellophane sachets - used more often than others due to ease of use. Not long-lasting, the smell disappears after 3-4 weeks;
• fabric pads with scented petals - smells long, lasts for 3-6 months. The cost is higher than other flavors;
• sprays are not so popular due to the need to constantly treat clothes. The bottle lasts for 2-3 months, the smell after treatment disappears after a few days;
• Treated wood pieces are easy to use, durable, but the choice of scents is limited;
• gel plates – have a pungent aroma that gradually dissipates. Refers to expensive but durable options.

The choice of type of fragrance is made based on the needs of the owner of the wardrobe. If a fairly strong scent is required, gel sheets and sprays are suitable. For lighter scents, it is better to use sachets, pads or wood. If you are not satisfied with the scents offered by manufacturers, it is better to create a flavoring yourself. In this case, you will be able to choose not only how the clothes will smell, but also how long the smell will last on it.

pads

Sachet

Gel

Wooden sticks

Spray

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Improper storage is also often the cause of foul smelling fur. If the product is hung in a closet damp, and even in a plastic bag, the fur may “suffocate” and a moldy smell will appear.

If the new clothes were made from raw materials that were stored in a warehouse for a long time and became damp, then this may also be the cause of the bad smell. “Stale fur coats,” as one owner of a large fur retail chain put it—these are models made from old, low-quality raw materials, or those that hung unclaimed in the store for a long time—this is one of the reasons for the smell.

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Also, the unpleasant odor from mink fur may be associated with the anti-moth treatment that is used in stores. Usually this smell disappears on its own.

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Home About furs Fur coat care How to remove unpleasant odor from a fur coat? An unpleasant smell can ruin even such a great purchase as a fur coat. Fur has the ability to absorb “like a sponge” both pleasant odors, such as the smell of your perfume, and unpleasant odors.

In addition, a fur coat may smell when purchased, and this already calls into question its quality. We will tell you where the unpleasant smell in fur coats comes from and how to remove the smell from a fur coat. When purchasing, you did not notice that your fur coat smelled, but when wearing it you were surprised by an unpleasant odor, then we advise you to figure out why the fur coat smells.

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Vinegar and ethyl alcohol

Fur coats get rid of foreign absorbed odors with the help of vinegar. Dilute this kitchen cleaner in clean cool water, moisten a soft piece of cloth with it and wipe the fur. Vinegar will not only destroy the smell, it will also remove stains and add shine to furs.

After the procedure, you still need to wear clothes for fresh air: vinegar has its own specific smell, which the fur will happily absorb.

Hello! Probably the first piece of advice that comes to mind is that the fur coat needs to be ventilated. Thoroughly and possibly within a few days. After which it is also necessary to dry the fur coat thoroughly.

As an option, go to a dry cleaner so that the specialists, having looked at the product with their own eyes, make their verdict and, perhaps, find the most effective way to rid your fur coat of the damp smell.

However, often the smell of dampness in a fur product occurs due to the fact that the fur is poorly processed. This, as you understand, is a manufacturing defect, and I personally don’t think it’s possible to correct it, especially in a product that has already been used.

There are several other ways to rid a fur product of unpleasant odors, but the article does not specifically talk about the smell of dampness.

The simplest and oldest method is freezing. Take the fur item out into the cold on the loggia for several days (2-3 days). Then bring it indoors and dry away from heating devices. If there is no loggia, pack the fur in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer.

2. Use potato starch. Cover the fur of a fur coat or hat with starch, then shake and remove it. The smell should disappear.

3. Another way to get rid of odor is coffee. Place the fur item in a tight plastic bag with a zipper. Place a container of freshly ground coffee there. Zip up the bag. After 12 hours, unzip and stir the coffee. This should be done for 5-6 days. Remember to close the bag tightly each time. Finally, remove the fur from the bag and ventilate properly. After this procedure, the fur item will acquire a persistent aroma of coffee.

4. To get rid of an unpleasant odor, treat the lining of the fur product with a brush and soapy water or vinegar. Also lightly process the fur on top. Dry.

5. Today, stores sell special fur care products, including anti-odor sprays - refreshing sprays for clothes. Spray the product onto the fur, then dry the clothing thoroughly.

6. Some fur lovers use animal shampoos and gels to eliminate unpleasant odors. However, you must wash fur items carefully. You can only wet and soap the fur, being careful not to touch its base. The fur is then dried and smoothed.

Still, the best way to rid fur of the smell is to go to a good dry cleaner. And there will be no smell, and the thing will be preserved.

Additionally

A chic mink coat gives not only warmth and comfort, but also charm and style, prestige and status. In order for a natural fur coat to serve for a long time, it must be looked after, this includes cleaning at the end of the current season and proper storage until the next season. And the high cost of a good natural fur coat suggests that this is an investment in lifestyle.

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Let's start from the very beginning - by buying a fur coat in a store or salon. An unpleasant smell in the store itself is a clear sign that you should not make a purchase here. An unpleasant odor from a fur coat upon purchase is a sign of a low-quality product:

• chemical dyes;
• treatment with chemicals, such as formaldehyde (very harmful to health);
• improper dressing of fur, there is fat on the flesh, it decomposes and gives off a “dog” smell;
• the smell of old fur, the buyer may be deceived. You can identify old fur by its flesh; it is yellowish and hard.

Vinegar or ethyl alcohol diluted with water neutralizes and eliminates odors well. To do this, using a sprayer, apply this composition in a small amount to the fur product. When the fur coat dries, you need to shake it and leave it to air on the balcony for a couple of days. This method is best used to process coats with light fur, such as fox fur.

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What to do if your fur coat has absorbed the smell of tobacco, mothballs, etc.?

If a fur product has an odor due to external factors (smoking cigarettes, using mothballs to protect the item from moths, wearing a fur coat in wet weather, etc.), it can be completely removed without resorting to the services of professionals. It is important to use safe products and take into account the color of clothing. Information on ways to help clean your fur coat and get rid of the unpleasant odor coming from it:

The smell of tobacco and mothballs is very persistent, so if you cannot cope with it, you need to try to eliminate it again in a different way. It is not recommended to try to cover up the smell of cigarettes or mothballs with eau de toilette. This will only make the situation worse, making the smell even stronger.

To eliminate the unpleasant odor from a fur coat, you can use the professional product OdorGon. This odor absorber can quickly and effectively deal with this problem. Its only drawback is the rather high price (from 300 rubles per 100 ml). The action of this product is based on its antibacterial properties. They just need to process the pile and then pack the fur product for 24 hours in a plastic bag.

If you take your time

After a couple of hours you can put things back. But if time permits, it is better to ensure that the unpleasant smell never returns to the closet. To do this, after antiseptic treatment, place cotton or gauze swabs soaked in vinegar in the closet. After a day, you can wash it with a solution of ammonia and hang aromatic sachets.

If you have a steam generator, it will be a great help. After such treatment, not a single spore will survive. Don’t forget to dry the closet thoroughly and wash and iron all items at maximum temperature. Now you can put everything back in its place. Try not to overcrowd your closet. If things do not breathe, the likelihood that the unpleasant odor will reappear will only increase.

Useful tips

Often, an unpleasant odor on shelves comes from laundry that is not properly cared for.

Experienced housewives recommend paying attention to:

1. Selection of detergents and conditioners. The variety of aromas has a negative impact on the air in a small enclosed space. It is necessary to give preference to a weakly expressed aroma or household chemicals without it.
2. Wash and rinse mode. Poor cleaning or detergent residue on the fabric is harmful to human skin, respiratory tract and air on wardrobe shelves.
3. Drying things. Residual moisture on laundry can cause mold and heavy air to form in the place where it is stored. Drying should take place outside or in a well-ventilated area, away from sources of strong odors.
4. Clothes storage. Do not overload the closet with unnecessary things; store clean and worn leather goods (shoes, bags, belts) on one shelf in the compartments for bed and underwear.
5. Cleaning. Ventilation, inspection and cleaning of shelves should become a habit.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about removing various unpleasant odors from objects and surfaces in this section.