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How to wash a dry clean only fur throw???

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GIRLPOWER_2
GIRLPOWER_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
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Got a large fur throw from next last year.. we smoke and it smells of stale cigarettes.. can not afford the dry cleans so am going to take the risk of cleaning it myself.. any suggestions.. it would fit in the washer.. anyone else tried it????

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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Is it real fur or a nylon look-alike? The nylon one should wash well enough.
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  • elona
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    You can buy a dry cleaning solution to use at home but I think that you need a washing machine with a really big drum.
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  • GIRLPOWER_2
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    It's faux fur..putting it in now... scared!!!!
  • GIRLPOWER_2
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    yep.. Had tried to see and it would fit.. going to put it in a delicates wash with no powder just conditioner and see how it goes.
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    Come back and let us know :)
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  • heatherw_01
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    I have washed faux fur and it washed fine. If it is a little clumped together, give it a gentle brush.
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  • GIRLPOWER_2
    GIRLPOWER_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
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    Perfect.. saved me 20 quid.. put a tiny bit of tesco value powder in the powder section.. a little value vingar mixed with water in the conditioner section it's drying great.. no smell to it. Don't even think it will need a brush.. really please.. thanks everyone. x x x
  • zippybungle
    zippybungle Posts: 2,641 Forumite
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    Glad it washed ok. I have a fake fur throw which is 'dry clean only' too and have found that it washes ok in the washing machine, comes up as good as new when you give it a brush.
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  • pol
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    I have washed a fake fur coat before now, it's only man made and just needs a brush while damp.
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