How To Make A Sheepskin Rug Soft Again

Add a specialist sheepskin and wool detergent.

How to make a sheepskin rug soft again.

No worries this is completely normal. 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. A lot of loose hair will come out. 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.

Any rug made from animal skin is susceptible to damage especially if the rug is used on the ground instead of for display. I had originally planned to put mine on the floor in our living room. Buy your sheepskin and enjoy it. 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.

A standard wool detergent may cause damage so make sure it is. Fill a bathtub or tub with cool or lukewarm water. For the sheepskin nerds there s of course a little more to it. 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. Throw plenty of carpet fresh you can get it from any one dollar store or cleaning store. If a bear skin rug is not properly cared for the skin beneath the fur will dry out. Leave it 15 minutes then vacuum.

Make sure the color of your sheepskin is a natural one if you are looking for the hypoallergenic quality. Dried skin on a rug can make the rug crack and tear. I will write a more detailed article of how to look for the right sheepskin in the future but i hope this is good enough for now johnny. If you can avoid getting your sheepskin rug wet at all that would be.

Try this before rewashing. Here s a quick guide. Never use hot water as it will cause your sheepskin rug to shrink. You are now ready to display your beautiful homemade sheepskin rug as you please.