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.
How to make sheepskin rug white again.
Making sure you always have a specialty sheepskin detergent on hand is your best defense against stains ruining your rug.
I will write a more detailed article of how to look for the right sheepskin in the future but i hope this is good enough for now johnny.
In any case nearly all natural un dyed sheepskin rugs can be hand washed gently at home.
Buy your sheepskin and enjoy it.
Never use hot water as it will cause your sheepskin rug to shrink.
It sort of helped but was light yellow then i stupidly put bleach on it and it went nasty bright yellow.
Add a specialist sheepskin and wool detergent.
If you don t want to completely submerge the hides in the tanning solution you could just brush it on a couple times a day fold them in half skin side in to keep them moistened during the tanning process.
I tried to wash it out with bi carb soda.
For the sheepskin nerds there s of course a little more to it.
Here s a quick guide.
How to keep sheepskin rugs fluffy 1.
Fill a bathtub with warm water and 1 4 cup 59 ml mild cleanser.
Make sure the color of your sheepskin is a natural one if you are looking for the hypoallergenic quality.
X research source a pet brush works well to brush the rug when it s dry making it fluff up more.
Please help me thank you in advance.
I need advice please.
I have a sheepskin white rug and a dog peed on it.
The conditions of which your sheepskin rug is living in can have a large effect on its fluffiness and softness.
Sheepskin detergents will be free from enzymes that could cause damage and most of them will be infused with lanolin a natural fat found in wool to help restore the natural softness of your hide.
A standard wool detergent may cause damage so make sure it is.
Fill a bathtub or tub with cool or lukewarm water.
Lightly agitate the sheepskin in the water for 5 minutes and roll it up to squeeze out the water.