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    Cheap way of cleaning lambskin rug?

    Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but does anyone have any good ways of cleaning an old, but in excellent condition, fur rug? I dont want to spend much. Can I stick it in the washing machine on a cool cycle, after all it is wool, just in its purest form!?
    Bernie aka DDL

    Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things
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    I stuck one in the washing machine, line dried it and then tumble dried it for a bit to make it fluffy again. Don't think they will ever go back to being as lovely as when they first come out of the shop - but at least I know its clean!!

    One word of caution though - can be really heavy when wet so make sure your washing machine can cope with it!!!

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    • #3
      Sheep Skin Rug Care - British Sheepskins

      Found this...
      Blogging at..... www.thecynicalgardener.wordpress.com

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      • #4
        Originally posted by seasprout View Post
        Sheep Skin Rug Care - British Sheepskins

        Found this...
        Fantastic!! Many thanks seasprout I'm off to the washing machine right now.
        Bernie
        Bernie aka DDL

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        • #5
          I used to have a special lanolin shampoo for the lambskin both boys used as babies.
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          Shirley

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          • #6
            Throw it in the bath. Fill the bath. get in and wash yourself and the rug.
            My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

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            • #7
              Originally posted by NOG View Post
              Throw it in the bath. Fill the bath. get in and wash yourself and the rug.
              As a student i once did that with grotty curtains from student digs. I came out covered in paisley pattens.
              Blogging at..... www.thecynicalgardener.wordpress.com

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              • #8
                pour meaty chunks over it and watch dexter lick it clean????
                Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

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                • #9
                  Don't laugh....my mum tells me this is the best way of cleaning wool rugs... Wait for some thick snow, then lay rug on top and give it a good bash from the wrong side with a carpet beater!
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by muckdiva View Post
                    Don't laugh....my mum tells me this is the best way of cleaning wool rugs... Wait for some thick snow, then lay rug on top and give it a good bash from the wrong side with a carpet beater!

                    SNOW in this part of the country??????? .lol
                    Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by muckdiva View Post
                      Don't laugh....my mum tells me this is the best way of cleaning wool rugs... Wait for some thick snow, then lay rug on top and give it a good bash from the wrong side with a carpet beater!
                      It also works with Mrs Nog.
                      My phone has more Processing power than the Computers NASA used to fake the Moon Landings

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                      • #12
                        I used to have sheepskin rugs on my hardwood floors DDL.
                        I never washed them.
                        As required, take them outside, hang them up. batter them with a carpet beater, brush like crazy with a stiff brush - brand new rugs.

                        Sorry, mine were actually goatskin rugs - maybe there's a difference.
                        Gave up with them in the end because of the contant moulting.
                        But had about 15 years of gorgeous wear from them.

                        From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

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                        • #13
                          There is a company in Sheffield which specialises in cleaning things that are difficult to clean, like fur, leather, tapestries, down - filled sleeping bags, etc

                          www.franklinsgroup.com (or something like that! )

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                          • #14
                            Ho hum my mistake, it's

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by allotmentlady View Post
                              pour meaty chunks over it and watch dexter lick it clean????
                              Dexter says yes please, I say no thanks!

                              To be fair, Ive now washed it twice, and is come up lovely and clean. Thanks for your help everyone.
                              Last edited by dexterdoglancashire; 07-08-2009, 05:48 PM.
                              Bernie aka DDL

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