Wool Product Care

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Sheepskin Rugs

If hand washing, use warm water (not hot), and again use just a teaspoon of mild, non-biological detergent. Gently squeeze out excess water, carefully pull the rug back into shape, then hang to dry away from direct heat. Flexing the sheepskin as it dries will help to maintain its suppleness.
For Both Hand Washing and Machine Washing:
Carefully brush the wool with a wire dog brush once when damp and again when dry, to maintain the silky soft texture of the rug.

Pure Wool Receiving Blankets and Wool/Cotton Baby Shawls

These are very delicate and should be hand washed only in cool or tepid water. Use only specialist wool shampoo - we sell one on our web site - and follow the instructions carefully. Do not tumble dry, spin, or wring out. Gently pull into shape after washing and dry flat in gently moving air out of direct strong sunlight. Other than our own wool shampoo many of our customers find that Stergene offers good results. Even non-bio detergents can damage this delicate item so please take extra care in your choice of detergent. Also please note that using too much of the right detergent can cause damage. We recommend that you do not use fabric conditioners or softeners on these products.

 

Duchess Merino Blankets

The manufacturer recommends Handwash only, but with great care, use of the correct detergent, a high quality washing machine (we prefer a modern Miele!) set on no/slow spin cool/cold wool setting, you can obtain good results.