How To Maintain And Clean Your Faux Sheepskin Rug

By Joyce Howard


The use of fake sheepskin has become popular. Most homes have this product in their house. The best part about the rug is that it can be used as a runner, on chairs and also beds. The fluffiness makes it hardly possible to resist. However, in as much as Faux Sheepskin Rug is ideal, it is hard to clean. If it is not well maintained, it starts to tuft and get dingy.

The only thing you can do to have a mat that will serve you for long without it getting ugly is to ensure that you clean it. This rug should be well maintained and often cleaned with the right cleaning materials. If you do not know of the best materials to use to clean the mat, then you will end up destroying the beautiful mat.

Before you commence your cleaning process, take the rug out and shake off most of the dust and other particles in it. If the carpet was used for the floor, then it is advisable that the shaking off be done outdoors. You do not want the dust particles settling on your furniture in the house. If the particles are many the other way of dealing with it is by beating it up.

After all the particles have all been removed the next step is washing the product. The washing should be done by use of cold water, and not make the mistake of using any strong detergents or bleaches. For most of these faux rugs, it is recommended that you use very mild products since the chemicals will react with it and destroy it ultimately.

If you want to use a machine when cleaning, then you should read the tag before putting it in the washer. The tag should have clear instructions on how to manage this. To limit the wear of the rug, turn the product inside out. After that, you should have it placed gently on the machine just like any other items. Then turn set the right machine-washing settings.

If you have set on the correct settings on the machine, the mat will be clean in no time, and you should place it on a drying rack for it to dry. The material used for making this rug is thick and so it can take long for it to dry. This is why you should not be in a hurry after you have put it to dry. You will notice that the rug turns to look like spires of matted wool after washing, but it will get to its normal condition when it is dry.

If the runner is not dry at the end of the week, do not be in a hurry but let it dry on its own. After it has dried out completely, start brushing it. The brushing should be done is short strokes. A wire brush is best suited to perform this task well. The dog brush, on the other hand, is responsible for restoring the fluffy nature and breaking up the mat. With this procedure, there will be less shedding of the mat.

With all that done, you will be able to get the results which are pleasing. Many consider this as tiresome, but the results are worth the time.




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