Machine washing can shrink and damage your sheepskin products, so it’s best to avoid it. Instead, keep your sheepskin soft, clean, and lasting for years with these quick cleaning tips:
1. Regularly Brush Your Sheepskin
Before washing, let the dirt dry and use a wire sheepskin brush to remove it. Wire brushes are angled to reach into the fibres and loosen debris, making this a quick and effective process.
2. Spot Clean Small Stains or Dirt
Smaller stains rarely require a full wash. Use water or a lanolin sheepskin shampoo on the affected area. Lanolin, a natural waxy substance, keeps your sheepskin clean, soft, and antibacterial.
3. Hand-Wash Tougher Stains
For tougher stains, hand-wash your sheepskin with cold water and a specialist lanolin shampoo, then air dry it in a cool room away from sunlight. Stretch the skin while drying to maintain its suppleness, and once dry, give it a brush to loosen the fibres.
At Baa Baby, our sheepskin pram liners and sheepskin baby rugs are naturally easy to care for and rarely need washing.
The Verdict: Don’t Machine Wash Your Sheepskin!
While some manufacturers claim their sheepskin can be machine-washed, we recommend avoiding it. Variations in wool cycles, drum speed, and heat between machines can damage the sheepskin. Instead, brush, spot clean, or hand-wash to keep your sheepskin in perfect condition.
Tumble dryers are also a no-go, as they shrink the sheepskin and make it rough. Always air dry and brush your sheepskin to keep it soft and lasting a lifetime.
Shop Our Range of Baby Sheepskin Products
As specialists in sheepskin products, we offer a wide range of sheepskin pram liners and more. From booties to hats, we’ve got something to keep your little one cosy and comfortable.
