Other common term for a sheepskin is lambskin. Lambskin is the hide of a sheep. This material is not like the common leather types which are tanned with some fleece intact like pelts. A lot of manufacturers have been using these materials for their products like hats, baby and invalid rugs, clothing, slippers, automotive seat covers, covering, footstools, pelts, and gloves.

Fleece or wool is also being considered by medical profession as hypoallergenic. The sheepskin itself is already an insulator, drawing away the perspiration from wearers to the fibers. In the older times, sheepskin vests, boots, coats, and faux sheepskin rug are commonly used by people. So here are the steps of cleaning the item while maintaining the quality.

First is to fill in the tub with tepid warm water then the appropriate type of liquid solution or powder for this particular material. And since a wool or fleece material is being used, be sure to the use the delicate wool solution and a small amount to the water. The item surely contains a label of instructions so make sure to follow them carefully to maintain its quality and as well as the appearance.

Hot water may also be used for washing. However an excessive use of it may possibly bring some disadvantages. Some of these would include damaging the leather and causing the item to shrink, can cause felting to the wool pile, can cause color loss, can make the rinsing process become difficult, and can set stains which can be hard to remove.

When an item is being washed, use a woolskin shampoo and conditioner instead of wool detergents. Typically, these wool detergents have some toxic chemicals such as phosphoric acid, peroxide, phosphates, chelating agents, sequestering agents, bleach, alkali, enzymes, and triethanolamine. These chemicals may cause harm and damage to leather.

When placing the rug in tub fleece, the position must be side down. Be sure that this is fully immersed in warm water. Just like washing other types of clothing, leaving the rug and soaking it in water with a solution for several minutes is possible. This can help in the removal of dirt easier and allows the smell of solution to be absorbed. You may not need to scrub it forcibly to remove excess dirt, thus, avoiding damage.

The next step is washing it gently using your hands. Sometimes, some stains and dirt may still be left, but never think of scrubbing the item for avoiding damage. After removing all the stains, rinse it very well with fresh warm water. Continue on washing until the water is clear with no bubbles left.

Drain the sheepskin and remove it from the water. With the use of a comb, you may the comb very gently to return the softness when already dried. This can help in avoiding some small ties in the fur, which can make it look ugly. And also, avoid on brushing the fur harshly to prevent it from falling down. Always remember that when combing, do it going to one direction only.

When drying it up, laying it down in side down position with fleece can be done, or maybe hanging it for a drip drying. Make sure to hang it away from sunlight. Excess heat damage your wool. Using the dryer maybe done as well as long as the setting is in fluff or gentle cycle only.