Larger rugs typically can get ruined in a washing machine and are best hand washed.
How to wash a large sheepskin rug.
We hope you find this guide helpful for keeping your sheepskin rug in tip top condition.
Presoak the rug for at least 10 minutes in the shampoo solution to bring hidden stains to the surface.
When you bought your sheepskin rug it was soft and beautifully fluffy and now the cat has made it its new bed so it has a bit of a smell.
A faux sheepskin rug should be hand washed following the same steps as a natural sheepskin rug.
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Don t use traditional washing liquid.
Wash in hot water.
These contain bleach and enzymes which can damage a sheepskin rug.
Smaller rugs can often be gently washed in a washing machine with sheepskin rug detergent instructions below.
Directions for general cleaning and spot cleaning.
Only our natural ivory sheepskin rugs should be hand or machine washed.
Keep your rug in a cool ventilated place.
Don t use detergents like woolite or tide.
Always allow the rug to air dry the high heat in a clothes dryer can melt the fur.
Dry on a radiator.
Invest in a good sheepskin rug.
Prepare to clean it by shaking out or vacuuming the rug only vacuum longhair rugs without the vacuum beater bar.
Do not put rug in the dryer as this can dry and crack leather.
If you have bad stains allow the rug to soak longer.
The difference is that you can use any gentle laundry detergent.
Dampen the rag with cool water and detergent and gently scrub the rug going in the direction of the fur.
Our eucalan sheepskin wash contains lanolin which helps to maintain the health of a sheepskin rug.
The best place to wash your sheepskin rug is in the washing machine.
Vacuum the fibres.
Brush regularly to maintain softness.
Roll up your rug and place it inside your washing machine on the lowest setting ensuring that the temperature doesn t exceed 100 degrees fahrenheit.
Gently wash scrub going with the grain or direction the fur goes.
Use a bleach and enzyme free cleaner such as our eucalan sheepskin wash.
Leave in direct sunlight.
Step 2 wash the rug.