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Tuesday 25 April 2017

Faux Sheepskin Rug - Buying Tips

By Michael Hughes


Nothing combines style and coziness like sheepskin rugs do. You can buy traditional as well as designer rugs. Add a little charm and a whole lot of warmth and luxury to your room. There are plenty of choices in faux sheepskin rug.

Looking at their history sheepskin rugs must have come from regions of the world that had an extent of expertise in raising sheep and sheep-shearing. Such countries include the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia. That isn't meant to imply that sheep hide rugs from other countries aren't also full of quality; it's just a start. You can place your trust in countries that have dealt with sheep for centuries as they have learned much from their history.

Cleaning the mat needs special care and a few cleaning tips. It is always best that you hand over your mat to a professional dry cleaner who cleans mats for best results. Never-the less, if you wish to clean at home here are a few simple ways to clean your exquisite mat.

Designer Mat-Designer mats take the natural beauty of sheep hide and sculpt and die it into a work of art. The designer will contrast short and long sheep hide or may even mix different species to get the effect they are looking for. By mixing species you get a natural color pallet of white, black, brown, grey, and ivory. New Zealand sheep hide is very popular for these designer pieces. And of course artist also dye the wool to get a wide variety of color choices for their work. These large designer mats are truly a unique a beautiful work of art that looks fabulous in a contemporary room, in front of a fireplace, or any other place that holds the right decor. Black and white combinations are truly stunning!

Some sheepskin rugs can be machine washed and they'll say on the tag. If that is the case, make sure to wash it in cold water only and NEVER, ever put it in the dryer. If you want to leave it up to the professionals your local dry cleaner should be able to take care of your rug.

Texture is also a very important aspect. The texture of the sheep hide is obviously a high priority. It should be soft, neatly combed, pliable, and produce little or no shedding. The material used for backing should not feel artificial or rubber-like. A wire brush and an occasional shaking should keep the mat in good shape. In the event of buying a sheep hide mat make sure it bounces back durably from the use of a good wire brush, using a gentle motion to reshape the fibres.

Caring for the rugs, it should be noted, ought to be completely safe to clean in a washing machine, on a gentle cycle, using a non-biological shampoo. They can also be dry cleaned, if that method is preferred.

Sheepskin rugs are in a class of their own with little competition other than perhaps rabbit or bear. There are few large rugs that are as beautiful as a sheepskin rug. So why not try it for yourself?




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