Medium sized or single sheepskins can be machine washed on a gentle cool cycle that is suitable for wool.
Hand wash sheepskin rug.
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.
The only downside is their fragility.
The difference is that you can use any gentle laundry detergent.
Drying the sheepskin rug 1.
Use cold water and a delicate cycle with as little spin as possible.
Natural sheepskin rugs are very easy to care for and when washed properly they can look like new again.
Method 4 of 4.
Wash a faux sheepskin in the washing machine on the gentle cycle.
Remove the rug from the tub or washer and gently squeeze out water.
Use a bleach and enzyme free cleaner such as our eucalan sheepskin wash.
You can also vacuum the rug if you use an attachment.
Washing a sheepskin rug is a simple process with the right products.
You can also hand wash faux sheepskin in the same way as real sheepskin.
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.
Washing a dyed sheepskin rug by hand or in the washing machine could ruin the color.
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.
Be sure to check the care tag on your product first.
How to wash a sheepskin rug without ruining it.
Always allow the rug to air dry the high heat in a clothes dryer can melt the fur.
Make sure the rug is thoroughly brushed while dry to prevent tangles and matting.
Only our natural ivory sheepskin rugs should be hand or machine washed.
When they are exposed.
Most faux sheepskin products can also be washed in the washing machine.
These contain bleach and enzymes which can damage a sheepskin rug.
Hand wash large sized sheepskin rugs in a bathtub with warm water and a cupful of a delicate detergent designed for washing wool.
Sheepskin rugs are not only strikingly beautiful but also very comfortable to walk on.
Washing a sheepskin rug by hand is the preferred technique as this is much gentler process and protects the fibres for longer.
A faux sheepskin rug should be hand washed following the same steps as a natural sheepskin rug.
Be careful not to matt up the rug if you re washing it by hand.
Step 1 brush the wool with a sheepskin wire brush and shake to remove dust.