Follow these steps for machine washing.
Washing sheepskin rug in machine.
Also make sure you lay it flat to dry to stop the skin from stretching.
I use a bucket or washing basket to make the transfer.
Use 15 30ml 1 2tbsp of eucalan wool wash or similar product per load.
Brush rug once while damp and once while dry.
I m going to give it ago.
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.
Then let the skin drain for about 30 minutes in the bath or tub.
This works well for rugs that are roughly the size of a doormat.
If you choose to machine wash use a front load washer or a top load washer without a center agitator cold water wool wash and the gentle cycle for the best results.
Lift the rug off the ground and gently shake it.
Wash the rug on a delicate cycle making sure not to use hot water.
Smaller rugs can often be gently washed in a washing machine with sheepskin rug detergent instructions below.
Using an enzyme free sheepskin detergent is paramount as bleach alkaline and fabric conditioners can cause permanent damage.
I really don t love it enough to shampoo it in the bath whizzz so in the machine it goes.
You can machine wash sheepskin rugs to maintain the fleece and hide.
Too much agitation can lead to matted and frizzled fibers.
Read the label of your rug to see what kind of washing is recommended.
I wash mine all the time in the delicate wool cycle.
Don t be too vigorous otherwise you could tear out the wool.
Although genuine sheepskin contains lanolin a wax with antifungal and antibacterial properties you should wash the rug.
Roll the sheepskin rug up and gently squeeze out as much water as you can.
Now transfer to a washing machine to spin out excess water.
Vacuum your rug using a brush attachment to remove any remaining trapped particles.
Many dyed sheepskin rugs should be dry cleaned to prevent fading.
Some small rugs are labeled as machine washable.
Fill a bottle.
Use wool wash detergent.
This will remove trapped dust.
If you are keen to wash your sheepskin in the washing machine a method not widely advised ensure it is set to a cool wash on a gentle wool cycle as hot water can affect the size and texture of your rug.
Wash small rugs on a delicate cycle using sheepskin detergent.
You can use the sun on white sheepskin rugs to help bleach and dry after cleaning as well.
Make sure not to dry the rug in direct heat or sunlight.
When washing use a maximum temperature of 100 38.
Lay rug out or hang to dry.
Comes up beautiful both skins are 10 years old.
