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.
If a bear skin rug is not properly cared for the skin beneath the fur will dry out.
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.
A lot of loose hair will come out.
In any case nearly all natural un dyed sheepskin rugs can be hand washed gently at home.
Dried skin on a rug can make the rug crack and tear.
Try this before rewashing.
For the sheepskin nerds there s of course a little more to it.
You are now ready to display your beautiful homemade sheepskin rug as you please.
Brush until the entire thing is soft fluffy and little or no more hair is coming off on your brush.
Add a specialist sheepskin and wool detergent.
Never use hot water as it will cause your sheepskin rug to shrink.
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.
Repair your bear skin rug at the first sign of damage to extend the life of your rug.
Any rug made from animal skin is susceptible to damage especially if the rug is used on the ground instead of for display.
Leave it 15 minutes then vacuum.
If you can avoid getting your sheepskin rug wet at all that would be.
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.
Make sure the color of your sheepskin is a natural one if you are looking for the hypoallergenic quality.
Here s a quick guide.
I had originally planned to put mine on the floor in our living room.
Buy your sheepskin and enjoy it.
No worries this is completely normal.
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.