subject: How To Look For And Maintain A Sheepskin Rug [print this page] Rugs are one important things needed at home especially in countries where the climate is cold most of the time. The most popular rugs are those made of sheep skin. Using this kind adds elegance to the house and mostly they are placed in the living rooms and bedrooms.
These fibers come from real sheep wool which was cut from a real sheep. Just like any animal, there are different varieties of sheep and with these variety comes a variety of fibers which requires proper care in cleaning. Biologically, these fiber come in white color, but with dyeing, you can create different colors to fit your desire.
In buying sheep skin rugs, you have to consider the place where they are manufactured. Known to be of good quality are those coming from Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom.
The countries mentioned are famous in sheep farming and high quality of its wool. They are made good being their concern is to extend the best quality of their product the buyers. The rugs are softer and the fibers are strong enough to last for a longer period of time.
When you are hunting for a sheep skin rug, look for one that is soft and smooth. Turn the rug over and look at the opposite side too to check for its authenticity. This side should be leathery. If it feels like rubber then it's most likely a fake.
Since there are several sizes of sheep rugs in the market, you should see to it what size are your looking for before buying it. And the most important thing to consider in buying this rug is the comfort that it can give to you. The softer and smoother it is, the more it looks elegant.
Taking good care of your sheep rug is to be maintained if you want it to last it for a longer time. Using a dry cleaner could be fine, but if you are using an automatic washer, do not forget to read the instructions carefully or else you will lose your investment.
You can run a wire comb on the rug daily to clean it out and shake off any dust particles. Combing the rug will also fluff out the fur. Another way is to run a vacuum cleaner over it. Whichever way you prefer to maintain your sheep skin rug, just make sure you do it regularly.
