Sheepskins are truly luxurious & cosy. They keep you warm in the winter & cool in the summer, so it makes a brilliant temperature regulator. You can use sheepskins in multiple ways from chic stool covers to classic decorations. These natural products match very well with many interior designs, for example they adapt brilliantly to old, vintage designs but also work very well with fresh & modern layouts. Washing your Sheepskin rug is done entirely at your own risk. However, it is very important to take general care of you rug. So, it is good to give your rug a shake outside & give the wool a good brush (a brush similar to a pet or just normal hairbrush). If you however decide to wash the skin, there are some practical tips. 1. It is the best to use cleaning agents that are specifically designed for a sheepskin rug for example a wool shampoo. 2. Make sure to wash the skin from the top (the wool) do not wash then bottom part. 3. Gently wash the wool in a circle motion using warm water at max temperature of 38C/100F. 4. It is important to not force the sheepskin to dry. Let it slowly dry & also to not dry in direct sunlight because the heat will cause the leather to shrink or harden. This product can be dry cleaned. It is recommended to use a company that has good experience with cleaning animal skin rugs whereas we are not responsible for any damage that may be caused by this process. Genuine British Jacob Sheepskin Rug #2