Caring For A Sheepskin Rug

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Caring for a sheepskin rug.

10 simple rules for taking care of a sheepskin rug. Both are easy care with regular maintenance and cleaning. Knock the cleaning supplies you already have. Rethink your color scheme.

How to care for sheepskin rugs and pillows step 1. Faux sheepskin rugs are produced from petroleum based synthetic fibers like other faux furs to mimic the look of natural sheepskin. Give your sheepskin rug or pillow a good vigorous shake as soon as you remove it from its packaging. Be strategic about its placing.

Drying your sheepskin you can start the drying in a good quality modern tumble drier using the smoothing cycle or wool cycle using no heat or very low heat. Check it regularly to prevent it from over drying and becoming stiff and cardboard like. Once the sheepskin has been brushed fill a bath with cold water and add a wool shampoo specifically designed for sheepskin rugs. Make sure the rug is thoroughly brushed while dry to prevent tangles and matting.

Hand wash your sheepskin rugs or pillows in lukewarm water with a mild detergent ideally something intended. Do not vigorously rub your sheepskin coat as that will force the moisture deep into the leather and damage the garment. When it comes to your sheepskin rug it s all about location location location.