First and foremost…NEVER PUT FAUX FUR IN THE DRYER!NEVER PUT FAUX FUR IN THE DRYER!!NEVER PUT FAUX FUR IN THE DRYER!!!Heat will DAMAGE faux fur 100% of the time, so NEVER PUT FAUX FUR IN THE DRYER or leave it near any heat sources (including heaters and direct sunlight). Our products are HANG-DRY ONLY and you will want to AVOID hang drying in direct sunlight or near any heat sources.—To spot clean faux fur, use cool water only. If you must use detergent, we recommend a very light, gentle fabric detergent.—The safest way of cleaning faux fur is by hand-washing with cool water and hang drying away from heat sources (including heaters and direct sunlight). Find step-by-step instructions on how to hand-wash your SpiritHoods hood, coat, throw, etc. below.Check out this video on how to clean a hood in a sink.—Dry cleaning is a convenient and hassle-free way of cleaning faux fur products, but you MUST first make sure your dry cleaner has experience cleaning faux fur and DOES NOT USE HEAT to dry clean. Heat will seriously DAMAGE faux fur and cannot be repaired once the damage is done.—HOW TO HAND-WASH FAUX FUR COATS, JACKETS, HOODS, ROBES, THROWS, BLANKETS AND OTHER FAUX PRODUCTSPrepare Product — Remove everything in your pawkets and secret zipper pocket (if it's a SpiritHood brand product).Prepare Sink or Bathtub — Fill up a bowl, sink, or bathtub with cool water. Most faux fur hoods and shawls can easily be washed in a bathroom or kitchen sink. If you’ve got a faux fur coat, jacket, or vest — you’ll want to use the bathtub.Wash — Dunk your faux fur into the water. Swish it around. Prepare to be horrified by the amount of dirt that it releases. It’s crazy how much dirt and dust particles can be hiding in your faux fur item! Slosh your faux fur coat, vest, shawl, or hood around for a bit. Let it enjoy a nice swim, allowing all that dirt to fall off.Rinse — Empty and refill the sink or tub with fresh cold water. If you have any stains or visible spots, gently rub those areas together. Give it a few good sloshes to ensure a full rinse.Squeeze — Once your faux fur coat, jacket, or vest is nice and clean, it’s time to give it a good squeeze. The water will make your faux fur coat, vest, shawl, or hood heavy. You want to get as much water out now before you hang it up. Concentrate on squeezing or pressing the water out of the bulkier areas of your garment. Use your muscles and gently, but forcefully, press or squeeze out the water, but DO NOT wring it out.Hang Dry — Now that you’ve squeezed out all the water that you can, it’s time to hang dry. Hang your SpiritHood, faux fur hood, coat, jacket, vest, etc. in your bathroom, near an open window or outside, but out of the direct sunlight and away from any heaters or heat vents. The more air circulating around, the faster your faux fur will dry. FYI: It may take a day or two to fully dry.Pro Tip: Make sure to check on it every few hours and rotate the item during the drying process to expose all sides. Place a fan nearby to help speed up the process.7. Brush — Using a wide-toothed brush (like the one included with your SpiritHood purchase), brush the faux fur back into place while still wet. This helps the faux fur retain its natural shape. Brush once more when your item is  dry, to help fluff it up! You may also use your fingers to move the fur back to where you think it looks good.—For a more detailed walkthrough on how to clean faux fur, check out these articles: - How to Wash and Clean Faux Fur Coats, Jackets, or Vests- How to Wash and Clean Faux Fur Blankets, Throws, and Pillowcases