How To Clean A Sheepskin Rug By Hand. The most preferred technique is washing the rug by hand. Shake or vacuum the rug to remove the baking soda.
Shake rug to fluff sheepskin. Sheepskin detergents will be free from enzymes that could cause damage, and most of them will be infused with lanolin—a natural fat found in wool—to help restore the natural softness of your hide. Hand and machine washing ivory sheepskin rugs.
Fill a bathtub or tub with cool or lukewarm water.
This is a much gentler process and protects the sheepskin’s fibers for longer. Hand washing you can consider hand washing if your rug is too big to fit in the washer. Remove the sheepskin rug, and lay it flat on a table. Fill the sink full of lukewarm water (90’ to 110’f).