How To Make A Sheepskin Rug Soft Again

X research source a pet brush works well to brush the rug when it s dry making it fluff up more.

How to make a sheepskin rug soft again.

Fill a bathtub or tub with cool or lukewarm water. Here s a quick guide. If a bear skin rug is not properly cared for the skin beneath the fur will dry out. Never use hot water as it will cause your sheepskin rug to shrink.

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. Make sure the color of your sheepskin is a natural one if you are looking for the hypoallergenic quality. No worries this is completely normal. A standard wool detergent may cause damage so make sure it is.

In order to keep your rug in good soft fluffy condition be sure to keep it out of sunlight and nice and dry. You are now ready to display your beautiful homemade sheepskin rug as you please. 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. Brush until the entire thing is soft fluffy and little or no more hair is coming off on your brush.

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. Leave it 15 minutes then vacuum. Dried skin on a rug can make the rug crack and tear. 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.

I had originally planned to put mine on the floor in our living room. A lot of loose hair will come out. Any rug made from animal skin is susceptible to damage especially if the rug is used on the ground instead of for display. In any case nearly all natural un dyed sheepskin rugs can be hand washed gently at home.

For the sheepskin nerds there s of course a little more to it. Throw plenty of carpet fresh you can get it from any one dollar store or cleaning store. Add a specialist sheepskin and wool detergent. Repair your bear skin rug at the first sign of damage to extend the life of your rug.