It will not be an exaggeration to say that everyone has such a thing as an umbrella. But for most representatives of the fair sex, this item necessary in rainy weather has long turned into a stylish accessory, which not only serves as a protection from rain, but also selected for clothes and for the entire female image as a whole and sometimes quite expensive. So that he will serve his mistress for more than one season, it is necessary to properly care for him – he needs to be cleaned, dried and even sometimes washed. But not all owners of umbrellas know how to do it right.
So, to begin with, after using the umbrella for its intended purpose, it must be dried. And even here there are subtleties. Whatever happens, you should never fold the umbrella in wet form, otherwise you will soon notice that he began to let water and, accordingly, stopped saving his owner from the rain.
Before placing an umbrella on drying, shake it – this will free it from excess moisture. It is better to dry the umbrella with the open half, and not completely – so you will avoid stretching the fabric dome of your accessory.
After drying, the umbrella should be correctly folded and put into the case.
If your favorite umbrella is polluted, do not worry – umbrellas can and even need to be washed sometimes. How to do it correctly? There is nothing complicated in this process – for this, open the umbrella half and soak it for 30 minutes in warm soapy water. Then rinse it under the stream of shower, wipe its knitting needles with a dry cloth and dry your accessory in half -open form.
If you still do not decide to wash the umbrella, but you really want to refresh it, then you can clean it by following the following recommendations. The dust from the umbrella can easily be removed with a soft brush, and the stains from the umbrella can be removed using a solution that can be quickly prepared at home – dissolve one tablespoon of vinegar in 500 milliliters of water and wipe your favorite accessory to them.
Rust spots that appeared on the umbrella can also be easily removed at home. To do this, you need an ordinary lemon from which you will need to squeeze the juice. Then moisten a rag with lemon juice and wipe the rusty places on your umbrella.
You can try to remove old spots on the umbrella using a solution of ammonia, which is sold in any pharmacy. Take 100 grams of pharmacy ammonia and dilute it with one liter of water. After that, moisten a rag in this solution and clean the contaminated surfaces.
The male umbrella, which, as a rule, is made in black colors, can be wiped in order to remove stains with a decoction of strong black tea, which can easily be found in every house.
Remember that for cleaning the umbrella and to remove even the most complex spots, in no case, gasoline, kerosene, acetone and any other solvents can not be used – after their use, your favorite accessory will most likely become unusable.
As you know, in a female handbag, in addition to all sorts of little things, the umbrella also lies. In order for him to serve you for a long time by faith and truth for several seasons, you also need to put it in a ladies’ handbag according to the rules. He should not lie in it at the very bottom, which usually happens most often. Avoid this and remember that under the weight of things that will lie on top, the knitting needles of your accessory can be deformed, which will lead to the acquisition of a new umbrella.
As you can see, there is nothing too complicated in these tips and recommendations – and this can be said about their performance. Do not forget to care for your umbrella correctly and regularly, and it will reliably protect you from rains for several seasons.