How to Get Rid of the Smell of a Mink

Mink fur requires care to remain odor-free.

Minks are small mammals often raised for their fur and natural oils. Although mink oil and fur has been popular for many years, those who use either product know the natural oil in mink fur has a distinctive odor. Over time, the odor dissipates on its own. But if the smell of the fur makes it unpleasant to wear, home remedies help absorb the odor more quickly, making the garment wearable and odor-free. Does this Spark an idea?

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Padded hanger
Clothesline
1 cup sawdust
1/2 cup dry cleaning solvent
Hand-held vacuum
Cloth garment bag
Baking pan
Baking soda
Dryer sheets

Instructions

- 1
  
  Hang your mink on a padded hanger. Hook the hanger over a clothesline in a shaded area outdoors , or hang it near an open window. Allow fresh air to naturally deodorize the fur as it hangs for several hours.
- 2
  
  Sawdust is a natural odor absorber.
  
  Mix one cup of sawdust and a half-cup of dry cleaning solvent. Rub the mixture into the mink fur with your fingertips to absorb unpleasant odors. Gently shake the fur to remove as much of the sawdust mixture as possible, then vacuum the rest with a hand-held vacuum. Allow the mink to air dry completely.
- 3
  
  Store the mink in a cloth garment bag. Fill a shallow pan halfway with baking soda and set it in the bottom of the garment bag to continue absorbing odors.
- 4
  
  Fold an unused dryer sheet over the hanger to aid in freshening the mink fur.

Tips & Warnings

Avoid getting the fur wet during the deodorizing process, as it can exacerbate the smell and ruin the fur.
Because fur is a natural absorbent material, it will absorb odors surrounding it, such as smoke, food and perfume.

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