How To Make A Sheepskin Rug Soft Again

A standard wool detergent may cause damage so make sure it is.

How to make a sheepskin rug soft again.

Here s a quick guide. X research source a pet brush works well to brush the rug when it s dry making it fluff up more. Leave it 15 minutes then vacuum. Never use hot water as it will cause your sheepskin rug to shrink.

Make sure the color of your sheepskin is a natural one if you are looking for the hypoallergenic quality. For the sheepskin nerds there s of course a little more to it. Consider brushing the rug when it s wet with a large tooth comb and then again when it s dry using a sheepskin brush to make it extra fluffy. If you can avoid getting your sheepskin rug wet at all that would be.

Fill a bathtub or tub with cool or lukewarm water. Try this before rewashing. Add a specialist sheepskin and wool detergent. You are now ready to display your beautiful homemade sheepskin rug as you please.

No worries this is completely normal. If a bear skin rug is not properly cared for the skin beneath the fur will dry out. Mould is another risk to sheepskin when conditions are damp as mould can cause the fibres to curl up which affects the rug s soft quality. In any case nearly all natural un dyed sheepskin rugs can be hand washed gently at home.

Throw plenty of carpet fresh you can get it from any one dollar store or cleaning store. Buy your sheepskin and enjoy it. It is very cheep brush carpet gently using moderate strong brush work as circles directions then after 20 mints brush it again working in strait as fabric s direction. Repair your bear skin rug at the first sign of damage to extend the life of your rug.

In order to keep your rug in good soft fluffy condition be sure to keep it out of sunlight and nice and dry. Brush until the entire thing is soft fluffy and little or no more hair is coming off on your brush. I had originally planned to put mine on the floor in our living room. A lot of loose hair will come out.