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How to fluff up matted faux fur.
A matted carpet not only looks unkempt and messy but it may be harboring extra dust dirt and debris that doesn t belong in the carpet.
The synthetic material will become brittle and even more matted the fur fibers may even melt.
Never put faux fur in the dryer even on low or fluff settings.
This will remove any loose debris such as pet dander and dust.
You can also toss the coat into a tumble dryer and use the air only setting.
A hair dryer is another option but it should be set on a low heat setting.
Fluff up the faux fur item to help it dry.
When a stuffie has been through the washer dryer its fur can become matted easily especially longer fur.
If the faux fur is matted try spraying a bit of hair detangling product on the matted portion and then use a pet brush comb to gently brush out the matted area.
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A quick video sharing a tip i learned from pinterest about reviving the texture of matted faux fur fabric.
You can fluff it up again by brushing gently with a soft bristled brush.
You should never ever put them in a dryer.
Some stuffed animals are made from synthetic fibers so special care needs to be taken to brush them.
Then use a pet brush to gently brush out the matted area.
After you finish this process you can use a hair blow dryer on very low setting to help dry and smooth out the matted part.
After washing in a machine the fur may appear to be slightly matted.
Fluff the fur.
Even a stuffed animal that is completely dry will fluff up from a hair dryer.
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Once a stuffed animal is dried fluff up the fur gently with a brush.
The extreme heat of the dryer melts the synthetic fur of a stuffed animal vest or faux fur hood turning it into a matted mess once you remove it.
Fluff up that matted mess with moisture an iron or a carpet rake.
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To fluff up faux fur that is matted try spraying a bit of hair detangling product on the matted part.
Vacuum first before treating a matted carpet vacuum it thoroughly.