• A specialist should inspect and cleanyour fur at least once a year.

• Never dry clean or use commercial cleaning products.

• Avoid spraying cologne or perfume when wearing fur.
• Wear a light scarf around your neck underneath your fur to protect from makeup and skin oils.
• When your coat becomes slightly wet from rain or snow, shake it out and hang to dry.

• For fresh stains, dampen a cloth with water and gently dab in the direction of fur growth.

• Don’t rub or scrub the fur, as it could cause matting.

• Use your hand to lightly brush in the direction of fur growth.

• Never use a brush or comb on natural fur, as it may cause damage.

• Short-term, keep on a broad-shoulder hanger in your closet but skip the garment bag—the fur needs to breathe.

• Long-term, seek out professional storage in a climate-controlled vault.

• Never store in cedar (it will dry out your fur).