AKF - Alaska Fur Gallery

General Rules	Storage
Store your fur away from the sun. Never store your fur in a plastic bag. Store in an ample space away from direct sunlight Never store in unbreathable bags such as plastic bags Keep away from high heat sources such as blow dryers and radiators Avoid spraying hair spray and perfumes on your fur Contact a fur-cleaning specialist for cleaning your fur	Hang coat to dry if mildly wet. Professional leather dry cleaning facility recommended. Always hang your fur on a broad-shouldered clothes hanger in an ample space in your closet ( never squeeze a fur coat into a cramped corner ). Use a cloth bag when traveling; never store your fur in a plastic bag (this will dry your coat out).

Drying	Cleaning
Keep away from heat source. Most fur coats will handle light rain and snow better than many wool coats. If your fur is mildly wet, simply hang it to dry in a well-ventilated room, making sure to keep it away from direct heat. Do not blow dry or hang over a radiator. Once the fur is dry, give it a vigorous shake; never comb or brush a fur. If your fur gets completely soaked -- which you should absolutely avoid -- you'll need to take it to a fur merchandiser or fur cleaners immediately for proper treatment with oils.	Do not try to condition your coat at home. What should I do if my fur gets dirty? Leave it to the professionals. Many stains and smudges can be adequately treated by fur-care specialists in your area. Do not go to a regular dry cleaner unless they specify years of experience cleaning fur. Do not attempt to condition your coat at home.

Drying

Cleaning

Keep away from heat source.

Most fur coats will handle light rain and snow better than many wool coats. If your fur is mildly wet, simply hang it to dry in a well-ventilated room, making sure to keep it away from direct heat. Do not blow dry or hang over a radiator. Once the fur is dry, give it a vigorous shake; never comb or brush a fur. If your fur gets completely soaked -- which you should absolutely avoid -- you'll need to take it to a fur merchandiser or fur cleaners immediately for proper treatment with oils.

Do not try to condition your coat at home.

What should I do if my fur gets dirty?

Leave it to the professionals. Many stains and smudges can be adequately treated by fur-care specialists in your area. Do not go to a regular dry cleaner unless they specify years of experience cleaning fur. Do not attempt to condition your coat at home.

Maximize the lifetime of fur garments	Restyling
Avoid pinning jewelry on your fur coat. Professional cleaning annually. We recommend you take your fur to a professional fur-care specialist for annual cleaning, conditioning, mending, and tightening of closure, buttons, and lining. Fur-care specialists can detect early tears you might not have noticed, and they will expertly replenish your fur with essential oils that can enhance longevity, softness, and sheen. What products or treatment could harm my fur? You should avoid spraying perfume or hairspray on your fur, as well as pinning jewelry directly into the garment. Also, overuse of shoulder straps on handbags can cause premature wear and tear on your fur. Never attempt to mothproof your fur; the fibers can absorb the odor and carry it with them for a long time.	Where can I send my furs for cleaning, storage, re-styling and alterations? We recommend Custom Fur Designs at info@akfurgallery.com or at 428 west 4th ave Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or call 1-888-722-3877

Maximize the lifetime of fur garments

Restyling

Avoid pinning jewelry on your fur coat.

Professional cleaning annually.

We recommend you take your fur to a professional fur-care specialist for annual cleaning, conditioning, mending, and tightening of closure, buttons, and lining. Fur-care specialists can detect early tears you might not have noticed, and they will expertly replenish your fur with essential oils that can enhance longevity, softness, and sheen.

What products or treatment could harm my fur?
You should avoid spraying perfume or hairspray on your fur, as well as pinning jewelry directly into the garment. Also, overuse of shoulder straps on handbags can cause premature wear and tear on your fur. Never attempt to mothproof your fur; the fibers can absorb the odor and carry it with them for a long time.

Where can I send my furs for cleaning, storage, re-styling and alterations?

We recommend Custom Fur Designs at info@akfurgallery.com or at 428 west 4th ave Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or call 1-888-722-3877

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