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How To Clean Sheepskin Rugs
There is nothing quite like the luxurious and soft feeling of a genuine sheepskin rug to add a wonderful warmth to any room. But after normal, everyday traffic, they start to show dirt. So, the question is how do you clean these rugs?
Of course, if your sheepskin rug came with specific care instructions, definitely follow those as it may void any warranties. However, if you don't have these instructions, here is what we share with our customers.
Regular Care:
Before washing, many sheepskin rugs can be maintained by simply brushing the fibers with a wire brush and then shaking out the skin or even vacuuming with an attachment arm - not one that uses a spinning bar as it can damage the fibers.
Washing Methods:
• Spot cleaning: With one of the soaps mentioned in Soap section below.
• Machine wash on gentle cycle or hand wash in cold or warm water. We don't recommend washing dark colored pelts in the washing machine as the color can fade or bleed. For stubborn dirt, you may soak in a sheepskin cleaner/shampoo for up to 20 minutes.
• You can also dry clean sheepskin using either white spirits, hydrocarbon or perchlorethylene.
Water Temperature:
Water should not exceed more than 100 degrees.
Soap:
Use only a mild detergent and detergents that are non-alkaline, non-iconic and do not contain biological enzymes. Bleach /enzymes counter-act the tanning process which can damage the sheepskin. We recommend Pure Castile or biodegradable camp soaps such as Kookaburra wool wash. Do NOT use Woolite or laundry detergents such as Tide.
Drying:
Line dry or dry flat and stretch to shape while it is still damp. For even better results, you can brush the sheepskin with a wire brush to help fluff up the fibers. Whatever you do, DO NOT tumble dry your sheepskin rugs in the dryer. Even the gentlest setting could cause your sheepskin rug to shrink or cause hardening of the pelt.
Once dry, giving your sheepskin rug a vigorous shake will help restore the soft fluffy appearance of the wool.
If you are planning on storing your rug after cleaning, make sure that it is fully dry. Then, choose a cool, airy location that is not in direct sunlight, such as a big closet. We do not recommend storing sheepskin products in plastic bags for any extended period of time. The plastic will not allow the fibers to properly breathe; therefore condensation may occur in warm conditions, which will damage the sheepskin pelt over time.
Sheepskin rugs are a big investment for your home, but with proper care, cleaning and storage, you will be able to enjoy your sheepskin rug for many years to come.
About the Author
Kristen Feichtner is a Denver-based web marketing professional with Precis E-business Agency. She has become interested in sheepskin home decor since she began working with ComfySheep. Comfysheep.com offers high quality sheepskin products, including sheepskin rugs at an affordable price.
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