TNhides

Care Instructions

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General Care Instructions for Cowhides Only
Your beautiful cowhide rug may have been folded or rolled for the trip home and so the hide may have some wrinkles or fold lines in it. No worries! After a few days, or even hours, the creases will fall right out as the hide 'finds the floor'. To clean your cowhide rug, simply sweep, vacuum, or even hose it off. Often times, spot cleaning can be done with a soapy wet sponge or windex and a paper towel. Remember to not use any products that contain bleach as those may bleach your cowhide. If you have any questions in regards to cleaning or maintaining your rug please call us (865) 789-6334.

General Care Instructions for Lambskin Only
Your carefully selected Sheepskin may have been tightly packaged for the journey home and so the wool may appear flattened. Wool fibres are very resilient and will bounce back to their original springy appearance. A vigorous shake will help restore the soft, fluffy appearance of the wool. Any fold marks from packaging will disappear once the skin has been removed from the package for several days. Storage Should you wish to store your Sheepskin at any time, place it in a cool airy place avoiding direct sunlight. Packaging in plastic bags for an extended period of time is not recommended as the Sheepskin fibres will not breathe and condensation may occur in warm conditions.

Washing Machine or hand wash your sheepskin in warm water(38°C/100°F) using a mild liquid detergent (we have found that baby shampoo works the best). Spin to remove excess water.

Drying Dry your Sheepskin flat or on a line and stretch to shape while damp. Keep away from direct sunlight and artificial heat. Do not tumble dry your Sheepskin. Take care not to place the Sheepskin on a radiator, steam pipe or in front of a fan heater as this may damage the Sheepskin. Do not iron or bleach the Sheepskin.

Brushing After washing, the wool may revert back to its natural curly state. You can help restore the fluffy appearance by brushing the wool while it is wet and again when it is dry. A wire brush or comb is suitable. If you have any questions in regards to cleaning or maintaining your rug please call us (865) 789-6334.