Your sheepskin may have been tightly packaged for the journey home and so the wool may appear flattened. Wool fibres are very resilient and will bounce back to their original springy appearance.
A vigorous shake will help restore the soft, fluffy appearance of the wool. Any fold marks from packaging will disappear once the skin has been removed from the package for several days.
It would be best to dry clean large sheepskin rugs because of the weight of them once wet. Single sheepskin rugs are ok to wash.
Johnsons Dry Cleaners are used to cleaning sheepskin rugs.
Cleaning and care of Longwool sheepskin rugs
Machine Washing
Ivory coloured products ONLY, we do NOT recommend machine washing coloured products, they must be dry cleaned only by a professional dry cleaning service and Johnsons Dry Cleaners are used to cleaning sheepskin rugs.
Machine wash using warm water/38oC/100oF temperature. Spin to remove excess water. Use the minimum or wool cycle.
Products should be line or flat dried only.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not force dry.
Do not dry in direct sunlight.
Do not put on a radiator
Product should be pulled back into original size and shape while damp prior to drying.
We recommend brushing using a medium wire pet brush first while product is damp and then again when completely dry to encourage the original fluffy appearance. https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-rug-brush/
Note: Excessive heat will cause hardening of leather and/or product shrinkage.
Air movement while drying is recommended.
We recommend the use of NON ionic mild liquid detergents only.
Do not use non alkaline products.
Do not use products containing biological enzymes or bleach.
We sell Bowron's wool wash. https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-wool-wash-1/
Hand washing
Ivory coloured products ONLY we do NOT recommend washing coloured products.
Completly immerse using clean warm water/max 38oC/100oF temperature.
Use recommended cleaning agent. We recommend the use of NON ionic mild liquid detergents only.
Do not use non alkaline products.
Do not use products containing biological enzymes or bleach.
We sell Bowron's wool wash here is the link: https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-wool-wash-1/
Products should be line or flat dried only.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not force dry.
Do not dry in direct sunlight.
Do not dry on radiator
Product should be pulled back into original size and shape while damp prior to drying.
We recommend brushing using a medium wire pet brush first while product is damp and then again when completely dry to encourage the original fluffy appearance. https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-rug-brush/
Note: Excessive heat will cause hardening of leather and/or product shrinkage.
Air movement while drying is recommended.
Caring for coloured sheepskin rugs
Dry clean ONLY using a professional dry cleaning service, eg Johnsons dry cleaning
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Lambskin washing instructions
Spot Cleaning by Hand
Spot clean using soft cloth.
Use warm water/max 38oC/100oF temperature.
Use recommended cleaning agent. We recommend the use of NON ionic mild liquid detergents only.
Do not use non alkaline products.
Do not use products containing biological enzymes or bleach.
We sell Bowron's wool wash here is the link: https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-wool-wash-1/
Clean affected area using soft cloth in circular motion, starting on outside of area and working into centre.
Using dry cloth to apply pressure and remove excess moisture.
Hand washing
Completely immerse in clean warm water/max 38oC/100oF temperature.
Use recommended cleaning agent. We recommend the use of NON ionic mild liquid detergents only.
Do not use non alkaline products.
Do not use products containing biological enzymes or bleach.
We sell Bowron's wool wash. https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-wool-wash-1/
Line dry or tumble dry on cool or warm setting, not hot.
Keep out of direct sunlight whilst drying.
Do not place on radiator or in front of a fan heater as this will damage the lambskin.
Product should be pulled back into original size and shape while damp prior to drying.
We recommend brushing using a medium wire pet brush first while product is damp and then again when completely dry to encourage the original fluffy appearance. https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-rug-brush/
Note: Excessive heat will cause hardening of leather and/or product shrinkage.
Air movement while drying is recommended.
Machine Washing
Machine wash using warm water/38oC/100oF temperature.
Line dry or tumble dry on cool or warm setting, not hot.
Keep out of direct sunlight whilst drying.
Do not place on radiator or in front of a fan heater as this will damage the lambskin.
Use recommended cleaning agent We recommend the use of NON ionic mild liquid detergents only.
Do not use non alkaline products.
Do not use products containing biological enzymes or bleach.
Do not use fabric softners.
We sell Bowron's wool wash, here is the link https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-wool-wash-1/
Product should be pulled back into original size and shape while damp prior to drying.
We recommend brushing using a medium wire pet brush first while product is damp and then again when completely dry to encourage the original fluffy appearance, here is the link to the Bowron rug brush we sell:
https://coolsheepskin.co.uk/sheepskin-rug-brush/
Note: Excessive heat will cause hardening of leather and/or product shrinkage.
Air movement while drying is recommended.
Dry Cleaning
This product can be drycleaned.
We recommend using a professional drycleaning service eg Johnsons dry cleaning.
Storage
While products are not in use and require to be stored (loose or packaged) we recommend that they be kept in a cool airy position.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
Do not store in plastic packaging for any extended period as condensation and creasing may occur.
• Fold/crease marks caused by storage or packaging will diminish over a period of time.