Fur Coats, Leather Jackets, Mink - Grand Blanc, MI Flint, cleaning, storage

Fur Care Guide

Always hang your fur on a broad-shouldered hanger, never on a wire hanger. Give your fur plenty of room in the closet to assure proper circulation and to avoid crushing the guard hairs.

Never hang your fur in a plastic bag or rubber-lined bag. Plastic prevents air from circulating and can dry out the leather. When traveling, store your fur in a cloth garment bag provided by your furrier. Permanent storage in a garment bag is not reccommended because it will crush the guard hairs.

If your fur gets wet, shake it out and hang it to air dry in a well-ventilated room. Do not apply heat of any kind to your fur this will cause the fur and leather to dry out. DO NOT place your fur in the dryer, by a heater, or use a blow dryer. Furs were designed to hold up in most climate conditions and a little moisture won't hurt them. However, if your fur garment becomes drenched, take it to Burtrum Furs immediately so that we can begin the cleaning process.

Please avoid spraying perfume and hairspray onto your fur, the alcohol will dry the pelts. Wearing a silk scarf around the neck will prevent damage which may be caused by cosmetics. Ladies please avoid using the shoulder straps on your handbags as they will cause severe wear.

Undo hooks and buttons when traveling in the car to prevent fur rips. Some car upholestry can pull guard hairs from your fur so cover your seat with a smooth fabric or seat cover.

Your fur should be stored, cleaned, and inspected every summer. All of the service work performed on your coat should be done by a reliable furrier, such as Burtrum Furs, to insure proper care.