WASHING
Remember to always scrub gently, this fur cannot grow back! So don't scrub too hard or pull it out! Some will come out, so do not be alarmed, but if huge amounts do then you need to be more gentle.
-Start by getting a small bowl and put in a very small amount of detergent and cool water. Or, you can mix detergent and water in a spray bottle. Mix them together to activate the soap suds. Also if possible get a mist-spray bottle and fill it with cool water, make sure the soapy water and regular water spray bottles are separate! (You can also add a small amount of hair conditioner if you'd like to this mix!)
-Get 3 hand towels. One for soapy water (This is optional, as you can just use your fingers instead), one for just water to help rinse, and one for drying. Be sure to keep them separated so you don't get them confused.
-Try to wash only one section at a time. Start by lightly misting water onto the section you're wanting to wash. Do not spray too much! Work the water into the fur gently with your fingers.
-Dip the washing towel into the soap water and squeeze it. Then gently scrub the area of the mask.Or if using the bottle, gently spray some soapy water onto the area you're cleaning. Then gently scrub the soap into the fur fibers with a towel, or your fingers (make sure your hands are clean!).
-Lightly spray the area with water again and then use the water only towel to gently scrub the soap suds out. This step may take time, but it is important. Be sure you get all the soap out! Also be sure to not spray too much when trying to get the soap out, you don't want the water to reach the foam. (If it does, dry it out ASAP after washing)
-Once you know all the soap is out, take the drying towel and dry off the section. Run your fingers through it to make you cannot feel anymore soap, then brush the area and move on to the next. If you still feel soap, repeat this process until it feels soap free!
-when fully clean, brush with a slicker / dog brush
Items:
https://fursuitsupplies.com/other-materials/fursuit-care/fursuit-slicker-brush
https://www.weasyl.com/~matrices/submissions/393998/fursuit-spray-recipe
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