Is it possible to restore a sheepskin numnah?

[Optimist]

As above really, I have a sheepskin numnah that has become matted and pretty much unusable due to numpty washing, I guess, on my part..... Is there any way it can be restored to its former glory or is it only fit to become a dog bed?

Any tips to prevent this happening again should I decide to buy a replacement would also be gratefully received.

 

[ester]

my lambskin one is always spread with some hair conditioner before going in the machine so that might work?

 

[Enfys]

Conditioner and I use a hair brush on mine!

 

[ester]

lol, mine has to put up with a plastic curry comb!

 

[pixiebee]

A dog slicker brush works well and we always advise customers to only handwash or cool machine wash with special detergent for sheepskin.

 

[Skippys Mum]

If its really matted and grotty a good going over with a jet wash with a patio cleaner attachment will shift the mats! Its the attachment that makes the water come out in a mega high pressure whirly if that makes sense? Even an ordinary jet wash will make a difference.

I had a Christ Lammelle pad that had suffered and it was amazing the hair and mats that came out. A wash with conditioner and a wee slicker brush later and it was like new