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Easy Sheepskin Care

Vello d'Oro Medical Sheepskin are designed to be easy on your patient and easy on you. Just a few care tips will keep your sheepskin like new.
 

General Maintenance

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Shaking and Fluffing: Gently shake the sheepskin each day to lift and restore the natural loft (fluffiness) of the wool fibers. This resilience is what allows the sheepskin to effectively distribute pressure.
 

Brushing/Combing: Use a wire wool brush to comb or brush the wool regularly. This prevents the fibers from becoming matted or compacted, maintaining their optimal pressure-reducing height.

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Turning: Just like the patient, natural sheepskin should be turned for optimal comfort.

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Spot Cleaning and Inspection: Address any minor soiling immediately. If the sheepskin becomes heavily soiled or wet due to incontinence, it must be removed, thoroughly cleaned. See step-by-step washing instruction below.

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Washing Medical Sheepskin

Machine Wash Method:
 
  1. Load the sheepskin alone or with other sheepskin items.
  2. Select the Gentle or Wool.
  3. Turn Spin Speed down to a low/medium spin to prevent matting.
  4. Use Lukewarm or Cool water (max temperature 100°F / 38°C).
  5. Add the recommended amount of sheepskin-specific detergent.
  6. Ensure the machine performs a cool rinse.

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Hand Wash Method:
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  1. Fill a tub or basin with cool or lukewarm water.
  2. Mix in your sheepskin detergent.
  3. Submerge the skin and gently squeeze the wool to release dirt.
  4. Soak for 5–10 minutes. Do not rub / scrub aggressively. 
  5. Drain and rinse with cool water until the water runs clear.
  6. Gently squeeze out excess water. Do not twist like a towel.
 

Drying
 
  1. Lay the skin on a towel, roll it up, and press gently to absorb moisture.
  2. While the skin is still damp, gently pull and stretch the leather in all directions. This prevents shrinking or stiffness.
  3. Place the skin on a drying rack or floor away from sunlight or heat sources.
  4. Give the wool a quick brush with a wire pet brush while damp to fluff the fibers.
  5. Once completely dry, brush to restore the fluffy "loft" of the wool.

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