PRODUCT CARE
Protection of the sheepskin
We do not recommend washing sheepskin rugs if it is not very needed as you can very easily damage the skin and the wool. Washing your Sheepskin rug is done entirely at your own risk. However, it is very important to take general care of your rug. It is good to give your rug a shake and give the wool a good brush. We recommend a brush similar to a pet brush but any will do the job. We don’t recommend placing the rug in any damp environments as that could also ruin the skin and it might even start to mold. On the other hand, it isn’t advised to leave your hide in a very hot environment for example in the sunlight as this will possibly damage the wool.
If you decide to wash the skin, we want to give you instructions on how to clean it properly.
Cleaning Agents
It is best to use cleaning agents that are specifically designed for a sheepskin rug for example a wool shampoo. It is best to use non-ionic mild liquids detergents in addition to those that do not use alkaline products or any products containing biological enzymes, bleach, biological washing powders, soap based powders, soap flakes, conditioners or any detergent containing enzymes.
Hand washing
Make sure to wash the skin from the top (the wool) and do not wash the bottom part. It is important to only attempt hand washing with natural sheepskins only, do not wash dyed sheepskin rugs as the colour may go off. Never wash the rug using a washing machine as that could ruin the skin and it could shrink. Gently wash the wool in a circle motion using warm water at max temperature of 38C/100F.
Drying
While the sheepskin is damp, massage and stretch out the skin back to its original shape and size. Also, brush the fleece to stretch out the curl and to stop it from matting. It is important to not force the sheepskin to dry. Let it slowly dry and also to not dry in direct sunlight because the heat will cause the leather to shrink or harden.
Storage
If you intend to store your animal skin rug we recommend to keep it in a cool dry, airy place avoiding direct sunlight or damp environments. It is important not to store in plastic packaging and not in small areas so the skin doesn’t crease. After storage unfold the skin so it doesn’t crease any further and give the wool a brush and shake it carefully.
Protection of cow HIDE
The best place for cowhides is normal home environments. We suggest not place any dyed rugs in direct sunlight so that way the hides will avoid possible fading. Cowhides just like other skins shouldn’t be washed by a machine. To clean the hide, dunk it in water and have it dry cleaned. You may remove any solid dirt by using a solid edged spatula and then wipe the rest of the dirt. You can also clean cowhides with a damp cloth with mild soap wiping it smoothly with the flow of the hair. Remember to use non alkaline products to clean with water. To keep the rug tidy you should vacuum your rug and give it a good shake outside to get rid of any dust or small dirt. You can brush the hide with a hard brush, that will help to keep the hair soft.
PROTECTION OF REINDEER HIDE
It is in the nature of reindeers to shed a lot, to minimise that you should keep the reindeer away from any direct heat sources, for example: radiators, fireplaces, underfloor heating or strong direct sunshine outside. It is a decorative skin and should be placed in a calm place where it will not be perpetually stood or sat on as that can make the skin shed. It is important not to wash the skin as that will also damage the hair. The skin should not be brushed, however it is good to give it a good shake outside, so that any dirt or dust may be removed.
PROTECTION OF SLIPPERS
If you wish to clean your sheepskin slippers we only recommend washing them by hand. It is important to do it gently and slowly so you don’t damage the skin when removing dirt. Then, make the surface moist with a clean and damp sponge. Once the product has a moisten surface apply a small amount of cleaning foam that is specialised for suede or wool. After, use the sponge to remove excess water from your products. Once they are dry, use a suede brush to lightly go over the goods.
PROTECTION OF BEANBAG, BENCH, SHEEP, CUSHION, STOOL
First of all, it is crucial to frequently brush the wool as that will let fresh air through which will make it more clean and soft. If you’d like to wash the wool, we recommend to spray water and add a little wool shampoo (make sure that detergents used won’t affect the colour of the wool), then wash it like normal hair. After, make sure to brush the wool (you can do this several times) and let it completely dry (the best way to dry ‘sheepskin’ is outside out on fresh air and sunny days – not when it is too hot as strong direct sunshine can damage and discolour wool). Remember not to damp the skin with water as that could damage it, making it harder and shrinking it; hence why we don’t recommend washing sheepskin in a machine. If it is critical, please use dry cleaners that have good experience with wool.
PROTECTION OF BLANKETS
It is important to keep the blankets clean so they provide you with ultimate softness and comfort. In order to keep them clean, we advise you to contact a cleaning and laundry service that has good experience with wool. However, if you would like to take care of it yourself, we recommend using the washing machine only if it has a ‘wool program - 30 degrees’ otherwise it might get damaged. Additionally, when blankets dry they need to be flat out (not folded). Furthermore, blankets can’t be ironed as that may burn the wool.
PROTECTION OF CHAIR
It is crucial to keep this chair in a good condition so that it carries on giving off its luxurious look. In order to obtain that gently hand wash the wool with some wool shampoo and warm water, then let it naturally dry. Do not wash the skin as that will damage it, it is important to only make contact with the wool. It is essential to brush the wool fairly often, as that way it will remain fresh. We also recommend using professional dry cleaners that have good experience with sheepskin furniture.
