Is it possible to wash rugs without needing to reproof?

[moodiestmare]

I've got some rugs that are quite new and still quite clean inside but muddy on the outside.

Is there a way to wash them/freshen them up without needing to reproof?

 

[peanut]

Could you just sponge them with warm water?

 

[TicTac]

personally if the rugs are clean on the inside then I wouldn't worry too much. If your horses are anything like mine then the rugs, clean or otherwise will all end up the same colour!!!

 

[alsxx]

I always shove mine in the washing machine and have done for years, they never need reproofing - and I never have issues with rugs leaking??

 

[lisa_dundee]

I have an equestrian rug cleaning and repair busines and lots of my customers only have washes and no re-proofs, I usually advise re-proofs if the rug is leaking... if its not broken... dont fix it x

 

[maybedaisy]

Yes Nixwax do a rugwash solution and a rugwash and reproof. I've used both with success. I generally wash my LW T/o's in the rugwash one.

 

[lisa_dundee]

I use Nikwax products in the shop

 

[diggerbez]

i've never ever ever had a rug reproofed! and i've never had a rug leak yet

 

[PopStrop]

Mine all go in the washing machine and I've never re-proofed them.

 

[Izzwizz]

Yes it is. I wash rugs as my business and use Nikwax wash, new rugs dont need re-proofing on their first wash usually. When they have been re-proofed I usually recommend that they be re-proofed every time thereafter as per advice from Nikwax themselves. Havent had any complaints dso far.

 

[Ludi-doodi]

Ha! Was going to suggest you contact Izzwizz for info as the professional rug washer, but see she's spotted your post

 

[Izzwizz]

Evening G!x