2006-10-12 08:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by pinkconvertable 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I washed my cowhide in the washer and air dryed it. Cold water and very little soap on the gentle cycle.
Here's a link with instructions.
http://www.shearling-coat.com/sheepskinrugs/care.htm
2006-10-12 08:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by dph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Comfy Sheep.com (yes, REAL sheep skin):
"We recommend the following method to wash our sheepskin rugs.
Machine or hand wash in cold or warm water (water not to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit) using a mild detergent. We recommend Pure Castile, biodegradable camp soaps or Eucalan Wool wash: Do not use Woolite or laundry detergents such as Tide.
Line dry or dry flat and stretch to shape while damp. For best results, the sheepskin should be brushed with a wire brush when wet, when damp and then when dry. Do not tumble dry your sheepskin."
Hope this helps.
2006-10-12 08:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to wash mine by taking it out to the driveway, wet well w/the hose, put some Woolite in a bucket, add water to dilute, splash on rug. Now just walk around on the rug and work the lather in good w/your feet. Let dry. Obviously you need a warm dry day and a clean driveway - no oil.
2006-10-12 14:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is real sheepskin, then NO, if it is fake, then yes, but on the gentlest cycle
2006-10-12 08:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should use woolite on the gentle cycle or take it to a dry cleaner
2006-10-12 08:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by sissylala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the cleaners, it needs special treatment.
2006-10-12 08:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋