How long do reindeer hides last?

If looked after properly a reindeer hide rug ought to last for many years. At first the hide will definitely moult by shedding a little of its fur and this should be regarded as being normal. All you will need to do is carry it outdoors and shake the hide every few weeks.

How do you stop a sheepskin rug from shedding?

There’s no perfect method to stopping shedding, but you can reduce it by preventing any further damage to your rug.

1. Lightly vacuum it regularly, going with the grain of the pile and not against it.
2. Don’t use a heavy beater bar or use the vacuum on the setting closest to the ground.

How do I stop my wool rug from shedding?

How to Stop Wool Carpets From Shedding

1. Measure the carpet’s dimensions and purchase a high-quality carpet padding to place underneath the rug.
2. Rake, brush or groom your rug weekly, or more often if needed.
3. Trim tufts of wool that emerge above the carpet surface with a sharp pair of scissors.

What are reindeer hides?

Each Reindeer hide is completely unique with its distinctive markings and super soft fur. Our reindeer hides come from the Sámi people, a nomadic group travelling the fells of Sweden, Norway and Finland in rhythm with the seasons. The reindeer provide meat, milk and raw materials for clothes and tools.

Why does my rug keep shedding?

If a rug is made from wool that is drier, the fiber is more brittle and your rug will shed more. Shedding is also attributed to how a rug is made. Wool rugs that are hand-knotted shed significantly less than wool rugs that are hand-tufted.

Do wool rugs ever stop shedding?

Shedding should not last forever. It may be more dramatic when you first purchase the rug, but it should stop or decline after a few months. During this time, wool rugs will settle down, and you should eventually notice that rugs shed less and less.

How do I stop my carpet from shedding?

Over the course of time, new carpet shedding tends to resolve itself with regular vacuuming. Professional cleaning can speed up the normal shedding process by extracting loose fibers all at once instead of waiting weeks or even months for your regular vacuuming to resolve the problem.

What is the best way to use a reindeer rug?

Reindeer rugs are very much designed for aesthetics, they are much better suited on drape over a sofa or bed, on a bedroom floor or anywhere the hide will not get too hot or be trampled on over and over again. You can of course use your hide as you please, but the usage will affect the longevity and the amount of shedding that takes place.

How long does a reindeer hide rug last?

If looked after properly a reindeer hide rug ought to last for many years. At first the hide will definitely moult by shedding a little of its fur and this should be regarded as being normal. All you will need to do is carry it outdoors and shake the hide every few weeks.

Can you leave a reindeer hide outside?

After 2 or 3 weeks the hairs on the hide should settle down somewhat and one will need to shake this outside the house more infrequently. As reindeer hides are usually relatively waterproof by natural means (as well as being silicone coated) they can easily be put to use both inside and outside the home.

What should I do if my rug gets wet?

However if your rug does get more drenched then wet you should allow it to dry out naturally in bright natural light, which also sanitises the hide as well as drying it. You may find that initially after purchase the hide may moult, this will result in the dropping of a small amount of the fur and is completely normal.