How to Wash or Clean Natural Sheepskin

In daily life, regular maintenance is sufficient, but what to do after a few years? In the event of a stain? Or when faced with a very dirty sheepskin?

Daily care of your sheepskin

Maintaining your sheepskin is essential if you want it to stay clean and ensure a long life. To protect it from dust, simply vacuum it gently once a week in the direction of the hair to avoid damaging it.

To remove lint, the best thing is to use a card; you can find them in dog cleaning salons or pet stores. Don't hesitate to take it out from time to time to let it get some air, but always in the shade, this will help aerate the fibers.

How to clean a sheepskin by hand if it gets stained

To remove a stain from your sheepskin, use water and Marseille soap. Then, using the sponge, rub gently in the direction of the hair, being careful not to soak the skin. Then, simply rinse with a soft damp cloth and let it dry naturally at room temperature. But definitely not in the sun or near any other heat sources.

Washing a very dirty sheepskin or after several years

You should know that sheepskin is made of natural fibers, like your hair. It is very sensitive to chemicals such as detergents as well as intensive washing and drying. But don't panic!

• We strongly advise you to have your sheepskin dry cleaned, which will allow it to receive the appropriate treatment and it will retain its initial suppleness.
• It is also possible to put your sheepskin in the washing machine but you will need to use a special wool detergent, select the special wool program at 30°C.

Once your sheepskin is washed, you just need to dry it at room temperature naturally, but definitely not in the sun or near any other heat sources.

What to remember from “How to clean a sheepskin?”

To do

• Vacuum regularly
• Water, soap and sponge for stains
• Always vacuum or rub in the direction of the hair.
• Dry cleaner or washing machine for complete washing (special wool 30°C max)
• Natural drying in the shade at room temperature

Important note: we do not recommend machine washing or hand washing, as drying is really complicated when the skin has been immersed.

What not to do at all

• No dry or steam cleaning
• Forget chemicals or detergents
• Never tumble dry
• No sun for drying