tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post1763510637796500899..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: How to wash a sheepskin rugMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-38607134521275529152017-09-01T09:25:58.910+01:002017-09-01T09:25:58.910+01:00Well, it helps if they're not *too* skanky! Bu...Well, it helps if they're not *too* skanky! But it definitely works - I've had my rug over 15 years now.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-28644569783840936192017-08-29T21:33:44.974+01:002017-08-29T21:33:44.974+01:00So sorry to read about Ziggy, Mim. It must be so w...So sorry to read about Ziggy, Mim. It must be so worrying for you right now. They are little heartbreakers. Sending lots of best wishes and I hope that poor Ziggy is on his way to recovery very soon. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-48791500130842604832017-08-29T18:43:35.166+01:002017-08-29T18:43:35.166+01:00That's an ace tutorial, Mim! Thanks. I shan...That's an ace tutorial, Mim! Thanks. I shan't be afraid next time I see a skanky rug at a car boot sale. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-60770257533431008252017-08-29T08:57:50.362+01:002017-08-29T08:57:50.362+01:00Just make sure the day is hot enough to get it dry...Just make sure the day is hot enough to get it dry - lots of sunshine to bake all the moisture back out.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-62888910456580377692017-08-29T08:57:15.793+01:002017-08-29T08:57:15.793+01:00Yeah, I figure if something's at the point of ...Yeah, I figure if something's at the point of being grubby, it's not like I'd want to keep it much longer in that state, so washing it won't do it any harm. Either it'll make it better, or I'll have to throw the thing out, which was looking likely anyhow.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-44457938616002685642017-08-29T08:56:20.412+01:002017-08-29T08:56:20.412+01:00It does weigh a fair bit - I make sure I dry it on...It does weigh a fair bit - I make sure I dry it on a sturdy chair.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-55682318048659880412017-08-29T08:55:57.449+01:002017-08-29T08:55:57.449+01:00Pippin ignores ours, but Ziggy loves it.Pippin ignores ours, but Ziggy loves it.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-31274983354463985902017-08-29T08:55:36.986+01:002017-08-29T08:55:36.986+01:00Pippin's not keen on it, but Ziggy loves it - ...Pippin's not keen on it, but Ziggy loves it - he really paddies with his front feet on it. <br /><br />Poor little man is in the vet's right now; we had to take him in as an emergency 'cos he seems to have licked something bad for him. Keeping my fingers crossed that he recovers. We got him in ASAP, so hopefully he'll get better.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-61711218698031863432017-08-29T08:26:13.341+01:002017-08-29T08:26:13.341+01:00This is great fantastic I have two one of which is...This is great fantastic I have two one of which is in desperate need of a wash so I'm gonna do it today following your instructions. Wendy @ The contented Cavernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997397522566070661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-42811942460569221032017-08-29T04:47:39.261+01:002017-08-29T04:47:39.261+01:00Amazeballs! I wash all sorts of things you're ...Amazeballs! I wash all sorts of things you're not supposed to- down comforters, feather pillows, silk rugs.Bibi Maizoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383381158640915162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-17439811200283710572017-08-28T20:16:54.733+01:002017-08-28T20:16:54.733+01:00That's good information there. I can't ima...That's good information there. I can't imagine how heavy it must get when wet. Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-33406834204915631852017-08-28T18:58:40.153+01:002017-08-28T18:58:40.153+01:00Good step by step advice, which I've taken not...Good step by step advice, which I've taken note of. I've been tempted to buy a sheepskin rug, but didn't think it a good idea with a cat, especially a black one, around. I'm sure Phoebe would claim it as her own ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-20627523175710597672017-08-28T17:41:35.045+01:002017-08-28T17:41:35.045+01:00What an absolute brIlliant tutorial, Mim. I love s...What an absolute brIlliant tutorial, Mim. I love sheepskin rugs but they always end up looking a bit sad and manky. The are so lovely and snuggly though. I bet your cats love your rug. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.com