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WASHING SHEEPSKINS, UGG BOOTS,
SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS and WOOL:
Wool
does not have to shrink- sheep do not shrink in the rain nor does
their skin go hard! Shrinkage, felting and skin hardening are due
to hot water, agitation and the use of inappropriate detergents.
Hot
water, agitation and poor detergents cause the wool fibres to
shorten and lock tightly together; causing shrinkage and felting.
You
can stop this happening to your sheepskin and woollen products by
using the following washing procedures.
For best results, follow
these 4 easy steps:
1. Use cold or lukewarm
water.
2. Use
Woolskin:
Sheepskin and Wool shampoo with Tea tree Oil.
3. Wash
4. Dry
Detailed instructions:
1. Use COLD
or lukewarm water- NEVER HOT
(There is
one exception: you can safely use hot tap water for HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskins. These superior sheepskins can withstand more
than 100 hot water wash and dry cycles while retaining their
softness and pressure relieving properties. HiTemp UR Medical
Sheepskins are thermally disinfected when washed at 80oC
or 175oF)
The use of excessively hot water:
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Will damage leather
and may cause it to shrink
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May cause felting of
the wool pile
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May cause loss of
colour
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May make thorough rinsing much more difficult.
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May set some stains
and make them difficult to remove
2. USE A SHEEPSKIN
DETERGENT:
Wool
detergents are not recommended for the washing of sheepskins as
they may contain chelating agents, phosphates, alkali, bleach,
peroxide, triethanolamine, sequestering agents, phosphoric acid or
enzymes. All are harmful to leather and should not be used.
We recommend :
Woolskin:
Sheepskin
Shampoo & Conditioner
"Woolskin
with Tea Tree Oil",
a new generation product developed in conjunction
with the tanning industry, will lubricate the sheepskin leather and
give a distinct lustre and handle to the wool. The anti-bacterial in
Woolskin remains in the washed article, providing continued action
and prevention of odours.
Woolskin
kills mites ( the cause of house dust asthma) and washing with
woolskin will also remove mite allergens.
3.
WASHING SHEEPSKIN
RUGS, UGG BOOTS & SHEEPSKIN SLIPPERS
Add lukewarm water to the tub first.
Then add the recommended amount of
"Woolskin-with
Tea Tree Oil". Place the sheepskin in the solution and work
it through the sheepskin for approximately 5-10 minutes. Squeeze
by hand until clean. Rinse in cold water until it is clear. To
remove excess moisture, use the spin-dry cycle of your washing
machine. See drying instructions below.
UGG BOOTS and Sheepskin Slippers should ONLY
be handwashed.
Use cold water to hand wash your sheepskin slippers or UGG boots, -
hot water can damage the boots. Never put UGG boots or sheepskin
slippers in a washing machine, as this can permanently damage the
sheepskin.
Do not dry your sheepskin or ugg boots in a dryer, near a heat
source, or in direct sunlight. Instead, stuff the sheepskin slippers
or UGG boots with paper towels, and let them dry naturally, away
from heat. The towels will help the boots to keep their shape.
We recommend that you use
Woolskin to protect,
clean and disinfect your sheepskin and ugg boots. Common boot
products could damage them.
Machine
washable Sheepskin may be cleaned in a washing machine using the
“wool” or “gentle” cycle. Use small load settings for small articles
and full load settings for larger loads. Use ˝ the recommended dose
of “Woolskin”
for front load machines. Select cold or warm wash. DOUBLE
RINSE
Washing
instructions for HiTemp Medical Sheepskins to meet thermal
disinfection requirements. The washing machine should be loaded to
half capacity.
The
recommended detergent for institutional thermal and chemical
disinfection is
Woolskin.
Acetic acid can be added to steps 1,5, & 9 to aid dye fastness ( pH
controlled to 3.8- 4.2)
4. DRYING
SHEEPSKIN AND WOOL
Wool should
be dried in the same way that you dry your own hair. Excess heat
will damage wool. Place the wool item in the dryer ( no heat
) until nearly dry. Use the "fluff or gentle cycle" only.
Remove from the dryer and place the sheepskin( leather side
facing upwards ) or wool article on a flat surface or drying rack.
Dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight or heat.
Do Not use direct
Heat or direct Sunlight
Use wOOLSKIN to wash
and condition UGG Boots
Benchmark for quality and service since 1986.
We
want to make sure that you receive the product best suited to your
need. If you have any questions about our products or their use for
medical conditions, please contact us. We are here to help
you!
Phone:
1- 800 - 463 - 1985
FAX : 905
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295 - 3816
Send
mail to:
sales (at) medicalsheepskins.com
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