Care and cleaning of natural wool felt

Fundamentals

Wool felt is made from sheep's wool, which repels moisture and dirt and is self-cleaning to a certain extent. Regular washing is therefore usually not necessary and can damage the material. Small stains can be cleaned specifically with a moisturizing wool detergent or shampoo.

Care

• Clean the surface regularly: Brush the felt with a soft brush. This removes loose dust, dirt, fluff and hair
• For heavier lint, we recommend using a lint remover.
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• In order to intensify the self-cleaning effect of the wool, the felt products can be aired out in high humidity, e.g. outside after rain. Unpleasant odors are removed at the same time.

Cleaning

The following sequence is recommended for cleaning stains on felt

1. Treat stains with a moisturizing wool detergent or shampoo, a soft cloth or sponge and cold to lukewarm water.
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2. When drying, make sure not to wring out the felt. Excess water can be removed by pressing a towel onto the felt
3. Afterwards, leave the felt to dry in a dry, well-ventilated place (not in the sun or on a radiator).

Washing

To preserve the quality and shape of the felt textiles, you should avoid washing them completely as far as possible. However, if washing is absolutely necessary, it is best to wash the felt by hand using a moisturizing wool detergent or shampoo.

• Place the felt briefly in cold to maximum lukewarm soapy water
• Do not knead or rub the felt vigorously
• After a short exposure time, rinse the felt with cold water.
• Squeeze out excess water with a dry towel.
• Then leave the felt to dry in a dry, well-ventilated place (not in the sun or on a radiator).

Elephant skin

With thick felts (from approx. 10 mm) it can happen that the surface of the felt has a kind of wrinkled structure (also called elephant skin). This is because the felt is often rolled for easier transportation. This "elephant skin" is an expression of the natural product and is usually appreciated.

However, if this bothers you, it is possible to "steam out" the felt: Simply iron the felt surface for approx. 20 seconds with a conventional steam iron. It is important to apply enough steam at moderate pressure.