Comb or brush through the rug while it is still somewhat damp.
Washing lambswool rug.
Before you wash a sheepskin rug take a moment to look for the care label.
If you choose to machine wash.
Allow it to dry completely and comb through it again.
Fill your sink or bathtub with lukewarm water 30Âșc or less and add some wool soap which is a gentle laundry detergent specially made for washing wool and delicates.
Follow instructions on the sheepskin detergent bottle but i highly recommend only using a machine if your rug is small.
Place the sheepskin in the solution and work it through the sheepskin for approximately 5 10 minutes.
Many dyed sheepskin rugs should be dry cleaned to prevent fading.
How to wash a sheepskin rug without ruining it.
Wash the rug on a delicate cycle making sure not to use hot water.
Use a detergent specifically for sheepskin so it doesn t damage your rug.
Add lukewarm water to the tub first.
When they are exposed.
Hand washing sheepskin rug overlay underlay.
Hot water is bad for the leather in the rug causing it to shrink.
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.
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.
Ideal for lambswool and new wool.
I wouldn t recommend machine washing anything over 3 feet as the hide can crack and tear.
The only downside is their fragility.
Some small rugs are labeled as machine washable.