How to Remove Sheepskin Smells
Sheepskin has a strong odor that many might compare to the smell of a pasture or a farm. This smell is unpleasant for some, who would like to remove it from their sheepskin garments. You may need to do this several times, as the source of the sheepskin smell is the sheepskin. Thus, you can never remove the source of the smell and can only cover it or attempt to neutralize it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Add 10 drops of essential oil to 1 cup baking soda. Mix to combine and fluff the mixture with a fork to break up any baking soda clumps. The mixture should be powdered and not wet.
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Sprinkle the sheepskin with the baking soda solution. The baking soda will neutralize and absorb the smells while the essential oils will cover up any remaining smell.
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Let the baking soda sit on the sheepskin for several hours or overnight.
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Sweep off the baking soda in the morning and discard it.
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Shake the sheepskin outside to remove the rest of the baking soda.
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Smell the sheepskin to determine if you've removed and masked the odor. You may be unable to completely remove the odor, but you are certainly able to make it less apparent.
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Repeat the process to further weaken the smell.
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Tips & Warnings
Use essential oils over other fragrances because essential oils are stronger and will cover up the smell better.
References
- Photo Credit woman in sheepskin coat image by Valentin Mosichev from Fotolia.com
