This part is really essential.
Dry clean a sheepskin rug.
See our guide below for advice on dry cleaning sheepskin rugs.
Shake rug to fluff sheepskin.
Some small rugs are labeled as machine washable.
As a last resort dry cleaning should only be undertaken by sheepskin and suede professionals to prevent chemical damage.
Many dyed sheepskin rugs should be dry cleaned to prevent fading.
Invest in a good sheepskin rug.
This sheepskin cleaning video shows how you can easily wash a sheepskin rug in a bath or tub at home using the gorgeous creatures woolskin wash shampoo.
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Brushing out your rug.
Hand and machine washing ivory sheepskin rugs.
Shake your rug outside after brushing.
Sheepskin rug brushes are available to buy in the rug cleaning section.
Make sure not to dry the rug in direct heat or sunlight.
Only our natural ivory sheepskin rugs should be hand or machine washed.
Finally hang the rug to dry.
Sheepskin rugs can be dry cleaned but make sure you select a professional company with plenty of experience.
Next comb through the sheep hair with a large tooth comb like a pick or even better brush it out with a sheepskin brush while it is still damp.
The best way to clean your rug is by brushing the rug every month using a wire sheepskin rug brush to remove any loose wool.
Drying a sheepskin rug takes time and you need to do it the correct way to avoid the leather going really stiff.
Brush your rug once while damp and once while dry.
While sheepskin can be worn in the rain or snow it s best not to fully saturate it with moisture.
Consider brushing the rug when it s wet with a large tooth comb and then again when it s dry using a sheepskin brush to make it extra fluffy.
X research source a pet brush works well to brush the rug when it s dry making it fluff up more.
To dry a sheepskin rug i used a clean towel to lay it on after spinning out excess water in a washing machine and gently pulled the leather into shape making sure it is laying flat wool side up.
Invest in a quality sheepskin rug.
Look out for national companies such as johnson cleaners who offer specialised leather suede and sheepskin dry cleaning services.
Lay rug out or hang to dry.
If you choose to machine wash use a front load washer or a top load washer without a center agitator cold water wool wash and the gentle cycle for the best results.
If your coat gets wet just shake off the excess water or snow blot dry with a clean towel and hang your coat to dry at room temperature making sure to avoid any direct heat sources.
