Read the care label before washing.
Washing lambswool rug.
Ideal for lambswool and new wool.
Possible for merino and cashmere.
Comb or brush through the rug while it is still somewhat damp.
Follow instructions on the sheepskin detergent bottle but i highly recommend only using a machine if your rug is small.
Hot water is bad for the leather in the rug causing it to shrink.
Hand washing sheepskin rug overlay underlay.
Wash the rug on a delicate cycle making sure not to use hot water.
Before you wash a sheepskin rug take a moment to look for the care label.
Place the sheepskin in the solution and work it through the sheepskin for approximately 5 10 minutes.
I wouldn t recommend machine washing anything over 3 feet as the hide can crack and tear.
How to wash a sheepskin rug without ruining it.
Put the rug in the washing machine and refer to the bottle of sheepskin detergent for how much detergent to add to the washing machine.
When they are exposed.
Use a detergent specifically for sheepskin so it doesn t damage your rug.
Some small rugs are labeled as machine washable.
Hand washing wool is pretty straightforward and for the most part you just let water and soap do its thing.
The only downside is their fragility.
If you choose to machine wash.
Add lukewarm water to the tub first.
Then add the recommended amount of woolskin with tea tree oil 20 ml lb of articles.
Sheepskin rugs are not only strikingly beautiful but also very comfortable to walk on.