Sheepskin boots

Doodledog

I have a lovely (but grubby) pair of sheepskin slippers that I'm not sure how to clean. Google tells me that they are machine washable, but I don't have care instructions from the manufacturers, and Mr Dog can't remember where he got them - they were a present from him. I'm reluctant to wash them, but they are grotty. It's a shame, as they are intact, warm and comfortable, so I'm not sure what to do with them.

I've sponged the collar and cuffs of a sheepskin coat with success. The blue tinge on the inside of the lower back from my jeans wouldn.t come off though.

That coat doesn't fit any more, unfortunately (or rather, I don't fit the coat. It is still the same size it used to be.)

Witzend

My sheepskin ‘house boots’* from Celtic are at least 5 years old now, and they go in the washing machine on a woolly wash with Celtic’s liquid wash, in late summer every year.

The odd stain does remain, but I find that a metal suede brush usually gets rid of them.

*can also be worn outside, but the soles are less heavy than for their outdoor boots.
(The inner soles were feeling a bit worn last year, but a pair of insoles, also from Celtic, made them feel like new again.)

Another Celtic fan here. I live in their Aqualamb boots in the winter. Didn’t know they sold a liquid wash, though. Mind you Aqualambs don’t need washing.

mae13

Lahlah65

Someone posted a message on here the other day, regretting that they hadn’t washed their sheepskin boots sooner ready for winter. I have tried to surface clean mine, But it’s not very effective. I’m tempted to try and put them through the washing machine, on a wool wash. Has anyone done this and do you have any tips?

That would be the end of the boots and - possibly - the washing machine. Please don't do it.

Not necessarily at all! Please see my pp!

My sheepskin ‘house boots’* from Celtic are at least 5 years old now, and they go in the washing machine on a woolly wash with Celtic’s liquid wash, in late summer every year.

The odd stain does remain, but I find that a metal suede brush usually gets rid of them.

*can also be worn outside, but the soles are less heavy than for their outdoor boots.
(The inner soles were feeling a bit worn last year, but a pair of insoles, also from Celtic, made them feel like new again.)

Wouldn't the sheepskin be better on the poor sheep??!! 🙄

Anything I'm not sure about washing has it's first bath in the kitchen sink, just in case something goes wrong. Rather do that than risk ruining the washing machine.
Also gentler on things.
Sheepskin would only need lukewarm water if you were going to risk washing them. Or you can get specialist cleaners to do them by hand.

Yes I have washed real sheepskin Ugg type boots.
I put them in a pillowcase with a knot tied at the top and throw a towel in, I use my machines wool wash.
They came out looking new.

If they pong put a tea bag each boot for a few days. Then you could use a suede cleaner.

Doodle, jf you do put them in the machine, enclose them in a pillow case. I wrecked mine and they shredded and made a mess of my machine.

My slippers aren't on their last legs, really. They are just grubby. They were expensive and I'm too stingy to want another pair when these ones are still warm and comfortable. I'd just prefer them to be cleaner.

Lahlah65

Someone posted a message on here the other day, regretting that they hadn’t washed their sheepskin boots sooner ready for winter. I have tried to surface clean mine, But it’s not very effective. I’m tempted to try and put them through the washing machine, on a wool wash. Has anyone done this and do you have any tips?

That would be the end of the boots and - possibly - the washing machine. Please don't do it.

If something is on its last legs, I'll often wash it.
Nothing to lose, and sometimes a nice surprise.

I have a lovely (but grubby) pair of sheepskin slippers that I'm not sure how to clean. Google tells me that they are machine washable, but I don't have care instructions from the manufacturers, and Mr Dog can't remember where he got them - they were a present from him. I'm reluctant to wash them, but they are grotty. It's a shame, as they are intact, warm and comfortable, so I'm not sure what to do with them.

When real suede gets wet, it becomes stiff and brittle after it dries – not a good idea with suede boots or shoes.

RosiesMaw2

Real sheepskin?

I imagine it would wreck them - who in their right minds machine washes suede or leather shoes or boots?
Try suede shampoo and a good suede brush instead.

I've washed suede trainers lots .....they come up lovely !
I have quick 30 min wash at 30 degrees

Real sheepskin?

I imagine it would wreck them - who in their right minds machine washes suede or leather shoes or boots?
Try suede shampoo and a good suede brush instead.