Can I wah my sheepskin slippers

[lurkingabit]

I have some Ugg slippers,- fairly new so I don't want to get rid of them yet - but we have had builders in and they are builder-dust dusty. They feel horrible to wear. I have hoovered them but nah, still horrible.

Can I wash them? Has anyone ever washed them and how and did they survive?

[lurkingabit]

wash clearly, not wah, tho I do feel like crying a bit about them.

[firesidechat]

I think you can sponge them, but don't quote me on that.

I wouldn't was them.

[ppeatfruit]

They're dusty on the INSIDE? Maybe turn them inside out and brush with an old toothbrush or hairbrush, They would shrink in the washing machine and go solid. Unless they are washable of course is there a label on them?

I thought they were smelly which is easier to deal with .

[lurkingabit]

ppeatfruit that bastarding builder dust is everywhere. Everywhere. Everything is dusty. Even where you think it can't be dusty, it's dusty. Yes, I'm afraid they're dusty on the inside.

THere is a bit of a label, but I can't see anything. They would shrink and go hard in the washing machine? I was hoping I could wash. I might try baby-wiping them. Seems to take any stain off clothing.

[Naicecuppatea]

I have washed my Emu sheepskin slippers on a wool wash. They survived ok! Perhaps put them in a pillow case? We also have builders in and I can sympathise with the dust, it is a nightmare.

[PrimalLass]

I wash my Ugg boots in the machine.

[ppeatfruit]

I always wear socks with my slippers because we have tiles everywhere! I wouldn't notice the dust I've got little pure sheepskin boot type slippers and didn't notice the dust (we've had a new bathroom put in too ).

[BooOzMoo]

I have Emu slippers and washed them!!!! They took ages to dry though ! N

[ppeatfruit]

Yes you have to put shoe trees in them to keep their shape too BooOz And dry in the sun or on a radiator.

[lurkingabit]

Thanks everyone. I might chance a wash on the back of PrimalLass, BooOz and Naicecuppa's experiences. Nowt to lose really, they're fairly horrible as it is.

[Tootyfilou]

I have Ugg slippers and have washed them twice with no ill effects.

[BikeRunSki]

I have washed my Celtic Sheepskin houseboats on a wool wash with soap (not detergent) and they came out perfect.

[lurkingabit]

Oh fantastic! I shall throw them in the machine this very evening.

[GlueSuedeShoes]

I have washed Uggs when DD vomited on them. They shrunk a tiny bit but were fine.

[LondonHuffyPuffy]

I have also washed my Ugg slippers in the machine. Wool wash. Dried in the airing cupboard

[ItsAllGoodMan]

I washed mine on wool wash when DS shat on them. Came out absolutely fine

[lurkingabit]

They're washed and looking remarkably well. Wool wash, with a smudge of woolite. Will see how they dry.

Tune in for the next riveting episode. Same time same channel.

[lurkingabit]

Tsk. smidge of woolite. Smudge clearly defeats the purpose

[AlwaysBeYourself]

BikeRunSki Good to hear that about Celt houseboots. I have a pair and they need a wash as they are a bit grubby. I also have the Celt classic, will give them a wash too. Can I ask though, how did you dry them?

[lurkingabit]

I have mine in front of my wood burning stove. Probably wrong but they're drying a dream. Still looking good

[BikeRunSki]

I stuff them full of flannels and T shirts, and left them in the sun or in front of a radiator Always.

[ppeatfruit]

Good did you wash them inside out to remove the dust?

[lurkingabit]

Nope ppeatfruit, just shoved them in the wash, can't really turn them inside out - they have a rigid sole.

So shoved the wet slippers in front of the fire for the evening, then the airing cupboard overnight and they are perfect. Clean, fluffy, perfecto, good as new really. Thanks all.

[ppeatfruit]

Brilliant I'll try that with mine