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.
Hand wash sheepskin rug.
The gorgeous creatures sheepskin wool wash is formulated to be safe to use on both the wool the leather and is a non ionic detergent.
Hand wash large sized sheepskin rugs in a bathtub with warm water and a cupful of a delicate detergent designed for washing wool.
You can also hand wash faux sheepskin in the same way as real sheepskin.
Step 1 brush the wool with a sheepskin wire brush and shake to remove dust.
Be sure to check the care tag on your product first.
Natural sheepskin rugs are very easy to care for and when washed properly they can look like new again.
Sheepskin rugs are not only strikingly beautiful but also very comfortable to walk on.
Remove the rug from the tub or washer and gently squeeze out water.
Step by step instructions to wash your sheepskin rug.
When they are exposed.
Do not put rug in the dryer as this can dry and crack leather.
Method 4 of 4.
Drying the sheepskin rug 1.
Most faux sheepskin products can also be washed in the washing machine.
Use a bleach and enzyme free cleaner such as our eucalan sheepskin wash.
A faux sheepskin rug should be hand washed following the same steps as a natural sheepskin rug.
Use cold water and a delicate cycle with as little spin as possible.
Don t use detergents like woolite or tide.
Some sheepskin rugs are dry clean only so check the tags on the rug before attempting to wash it yourself.
In this case it s best to take the rug to a professional dry cleaner to maintain its appearance.
Always allow the rug to air dry the high heat in a clothes dryer can melt the fur.
Medium sized or single sheepskins can be machine washed on a gentle cool cycle that is suitable for wool.
Only our natural ivory sheepskin rugs should be hand or machine washed.
The difference is that you can use any gentle laundry detergent.
Wash a faux sheepskin in the washing machine on the gentle cycle.
These contain bleach and enzymes which can damage a sheepskin rug.
Washing a dyed sheepskin rug by hand or in the washing machine could ruin the color.
The only downside is their fragility.
You can also vacuum the rug if you use an attachment.
Washing a sheepskin rug by hand is the preferred technique as this is much gentler process and protects the fibres for longer.
Washing a sheepskin rug is a simple process with the right products.