How To Clean A Sheepskin Rug

You may spot a sheepskin carpet in almost every area of the home. Any size adds softness and texture, no matter how big or little it is. If you’re looking for an easy way to add colour and pattern to your living room or playroom, this rug is for you! Wool fibres are stain-resistant and durable. Before attempting any at-home sheepskin cleaning procedures, please check the rug care label first.

Can You Vacuum Sheepskin Rugs?

To keep your sheepskin rug looking new, we recommend cleaning it often. To avoid damaging the carpet, use a suction only when vacuuming. If you cannot deactivate your vacuum’s beater brush, use an upholstery attachment to vacuum the rug.

Eventually, your sheepskin rug may need to be cleaned. Cleaning a sheepskin rug is pretty simple. Follow these steps to clean your sheepskin rug:

Shake

• Remove dirt and debris from the sheepskin rug by vigorously shaking it.
• If you have a fence or railing, you may hang large sheepskin rugs from it and beat them with a sturdy stick.
• Make careful to cover all sides of the rug as you clean it.

How To Spot Clean Sheepskin Rugs

If your rug has just one or two spots that need to be cleaned, spot cleaning is the best option. Are you a fur parent? Clean urine off a sheepskin rug with this procedure.

• Clean up spills and stains as soon as possible for the best results.
• Do your best to get rid of any excess moisture or debris.
• You can use a clean towel or paper towel to blot liquids, such as pee or alcohol. Using the edge of a spoon, scrape away any dried material from the stain.
• Add lukewarm water to an empty sponge or cloth.
• Repeatedly blot the polluted area until the stain is completely removed. Soap for sheepskin rugs should only be used if necessary.
• The enzymes and bleach in other cleaners, even in a mild detergent, might dry up and break the leather.

Deep Clean

Handwashing a sheepskin rug in a big sink or bathtub is possible if it requires a thorough cleaning. Start deep cleaning sheepskin rug with the following steps:

• Bathe the rug in warm water. You should avoid hot water at all costs. Hotter than 100-degree water may shrink a sheepskin rug.
• Add a sheepskin detergent to the water to clean the skin. In contrast, enzymes in other detergents (such as wool washing soaps) can harm the leather.
• Take a bathtub and submerge the rug in water to release dirt and debris. Wait 30 minutes before vacuuming.
• Rinse the rug several times with cold water to eliminate any remaining soap residue.
• Remove the water from the rug by squeezing it. It would be best if you rolled up the carpet with a clean, dry cloth on top of it. Step on the rolled-up rug carefully to soak up as much of the moisture.
• Use a dry towel to dry out the sheepskin. Before the rug dries, make sure to shape the leather.
• Once the rug is still wet and after it is dried, use a wire sheepskin brush to brush the carpet. To avoid shrinkage and possible leather damage, never dry your sheepskin rug.

We recommend that you have your sheepskin rug professionally cleaned if it has any unsightly stains.

FAQs

Can you wash a sheepskin rug in the washing machine?

It would help if you did not put your sheepskin rug in the washing machine. Remember that machine wash may damage your carpet; hand washing would be more advisable.

Can you tumble dry a sheepskin rug?

It’s not a good idea to dry your sheepskin rug using a dryer since it might damage the leather backing and cause the carpet to shrink. If you want to enjoy your sheepskin rug for many years to come, be sure to allow it to air dry after washing.

Can I dry clean the sheepskin rug?

Yes, you can dry clean sheepskin rug.