Rug Cleaning - A Sheepskin Rug

Here is a rug cleaning tip for those of you that have a large Sheepskin rug.

I find that my rug is too big for my washing machine and the pile is too thick for my cleaning appliances.

1. Boil 200g of natural soap flakes with 3 tablespoons of of olive oil in 1 litre of water or use
1 teaspoon of baby shampoo

2. Add to a bath of warm water.

Shake the rug vigorously outside to remove any loose debris

Immerse rug hairy side down into the bath.

Wash thoroughly and rinse

Squeeze out as much water as possible and dab with a white clean towels all over both sides.

Brush the damp rug with a wire brush (like a dog grooming brush)in one direction

Hang outside to dry or lay flat to dry. Make sure that you do not submit the rug to hot temperatures so avoid hot sun or tumble dryers.