Sheepskin and Wool Care
How to care for your GENUINE SHEEPSKIN
Your sheepskin needs no more than the usual care you give normal bedding or woolen garments. However, daily airing is suggested, keeps the sheepskin fresh and lessens the need for more frequent washing.Small, lightly soiled areas can be sponged off and dried with a towel. Washing only as necessary is recommended.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Completely immerse the sheepskin and wash for 5 minutes in lukewarm water (70-72 degrees) using wool wash or a liquid detergent.
2. Rinse in cool water unless wool wash is used and you can bypass the rinse cycle, therefore, directly using the spin cycle.AIR DRYHang your sheepskin by two corners on a line, outside if possible, Avoid draping the sheepskin over a line or clothes rack before completely dry as this may leave a crease in the skin.
MACHINE DRY
When using a dryer, use the same heat as for woolen garments. Alternate low heat and no heat until completely dry.** When drying, take the sheepskin out at least twice and stretch by hand in all directions. Use a coarse comb or brush wool when dry.**“WOOL WASH” is preferred, however, all normal household laundry preparations, including cold water detergents, are safe for your sheepskin, but enzyme action washing powders should not be use.
Eucalan Lavender Fine Fabric Wash
4.5 stars 133 Reviews
No Rinse Delicate Wash. Cleans & softens all fine washables with amazing results and no rinsing. Concentrate contains fiber restoring lanolin & moth inhibiting lavender oil. 95 hand washes
Made in Canada
Wool Wash Recipe
1 box Ivory Snow
2 oz. Oil of Eucalyptus
1 pint of methyl hydrate or Orvis paste
Mix together and store in a jar until needed.
Potpourri for Moth Prevention
½ cup of lavender 3 tsp rosemary
½ pennyroyal
3 tsp thyme
¼ cup whole cloves
½ cup tansy
¼ cup dried lemon peel
¼ cup Artemisia
2 tbsp orrisroot
¼ cup peppermint
¼ cup peppercorns
4 drops lavender or lemon oil
Mix all the dried herbs together, then add the oil & mix. Store in an airtight container mixing occasionally for 2 weeks. Tie small amounts in pretty fabric squares or hankies, tie with ribbon and put in with individual sweaters. Larger amounts can be tied in bigger squares & hung in closets.
Quick spot removal for woolen products
Alcohol / Food – place towel under affected area; gently rub with carbonated water toward centre of the spot.
Blood – pat with a damp sponge to remove excess; then dab very gently with undiluted vinegar followed by cold water.
Butter / Grease – gently sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
Chewing Gum – scrape off excess gum then sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
Chocolate – sponge with cold soapy water
Coffee / Tea – sponge with glycerin; if none available, use cold water
Egg – scrape off excess then sponge with cold soapy water
Grass – soap very carefully using a mild bar soap or flakes, or dab gently with a cloth soaked in methylated spirits.
Ink – immerse in cold water
Lipstick – can often be remove by rubbing white bread over stain with a firm gentle motion
Make-up / Shoe Polish – rub gently with a cloth soaked in dry-cleaning fluid, rinse with mild soapy water
Motor Oil / Tar – sponge with dry-cleaning fluid
Mud – allow to dry & then brush off excess mud, sponge from back with cold soapy water
Red Wine – immerse in cold water Source: Canadian Co-OperativeWool Growers
Kookaburra Wash
4.5 stars from 49 Reviews
Kookaburra Wash is a plant based alternative to "traditional" laundry detergents. Our unique blend of Tea Tree and Lanolin clean, deodorize and soften all types of fibers (wool, cotton microfibers like Lycra, Spandex and today's microblends). The low suds, rinse optional concentrate is perfect for machine washing whether in a traditional or high efficiency washer and is ideal for hand washing delicates and hand knits. Wash is hypoallergenic for those with detergent sensitivity. Kookaburra Wash is gentle on fibers, tough on stains and odors. Kookaburra Wash (formerly Woolwash) cleans and conditions all washable sheepskins (medical underlays, heel/elbow protectors, baby pads /mattress covers, car seat covers, rugs).