Washing a saddle pad?

Rissa · 07-02-2009, 03:59 PM

I have a saddle pad like this.

It's Australian sheepskin with a quilted top.

How would I go about washing that? Could I put it in the washing machine under delicate or should I hand wash it? It's kind of funky and I'd like to clean it up a bit.

ahabarabs · 07-02-2009, 04:09 PM

I don't know,does it have washing instructions tag on it ? if not I would try to contact manufacturer of it, and see what they say, I'm always leary of trying something and ruining it, as good pads can be so $$$

Danni L · 07-02-2009, 04:09 PM

i hand wash in luke warm water with oxy clean, then air dry.dont trust my washing machine.

beth55051 · 07-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Try a hose with spray nozzle on it just to break up the dirt and hair.

paint girl · 07-02-2009, 04:16 PM

I use liquid dove baby soap and the local car wash to do my pads. I hang them up on my old pair of booster cables and rub the soap in then pressure wash it out. I squeeze as much water out as i can them let them hang dry outside.

Works really well for me

Jade · 07-02-2009, 04:32 PM

I would hand wash it with Melp. It is made to clean sheepskin.

redboy · 07-02-2009, 04:44 PM

I would call the manufacturer and ask them, just to be on the safe side.
I've washed sheepskin seat savers in my washer before, they were fine after they air dried, I just brushed them out with a hairbrush.
Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.

Rissa · 07-02-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahabarabs

I don't know,does it have washing instructions tag on it ? if not I would try to contact manufacturer of it, and see what they say, I'm always leary of trying something and ruining it, as good pads can be so $$$

Yeah it was expensive. Over 150 dollars when I bought it.

I was wanting to get it washed up by tomorrow afternoon around two. No tack shops anywhere near me, and I didn't want to wait for shipping for a product to actually clean it.

Danni L · 07-02-2009, 05:03 PM

i wash wool and sheepskin in luke warm water with oxyclean or, if i dont have any, mild detergent(dish soap for sensitive skin, for example)

Jean Genie · 07-02-2009, 11:05 PM

Down Unders web site suggests hand wash with a gentle wool cleaner such as Kookaburra Wool Wash, which they also sell, $10.95 for 16 ozs. , and air dry out of direct sun. I sure like the sound of the Kookaburra stuff., AND it's made in the USA, shocking

. You spent a lot on a quality pad, I'd be careful how I washed it. If it HAS to be clean for tomorrow, I'd go with something very mild and rinse well, wrap in a thick towel to squeeze excess water out and air dry. Don't know if it'll be dry by the time you need it, though.

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07-02-2009, 03:59 PM
Rissa Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 692	Washing a saddle pad? I have a saddle pad like this. It's Australian sheepskin with a quilted top. How would I go about washing that? Could I put it in the washing machine under delicate or should I hand wash it? It's kind of funky and I'd like to clean it up a bit. __________________ http://larissaallen.com/

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ahabarabs Weanling Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: indianapolis, indiana Posts: 487	I don't know,does it have washing instructions tag on it ? if not I would try to contact manufacturer of it, and see what they say, I'm always leary of trying something and ruining it, as good pads can be so $$$

07-02-2009, 04:09 PM
Danni L Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Red Deer,Alberta Posts: 627	i hand wash in luke warm water with oxy clean, then air dry.dont trust my washing machine. __________________ Rain- gorgeous grey 6 year old mustang, just getting started under saddle Guido-adorable yearling Appaloosa Sport Horse

07-02-2009, 04:10 PM
beth55051 Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 7,977	Try a hose with spray nozzle on it just to break up the dirt and hair. __________________ *Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.*

07-02-2009, 04:16 PM
paint girl Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnedosa, MB Canada Posts: 37	I use liquid dove baby soap and the local car wash to do my pads. I hang them up on my old pair of booster cables and rub the soap in then pressure wash it out. I squeeze as much water out as i can them let them hang dry outside. Works really well for me

07-02-2009, 04:32 PM
Jade Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,159	I would hand wash it with Melp. It is made to clean sheepskin.

07-02-2009, 04:44 PM
redboy Started Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland Posts: 2,752	I would call the manufacturer and ask them, just to be on the safe side. I've washed sheepskin seat savers in my washer before, they were fine after they air dried, I just brushed them out with a hairbrush. Good luck, and let us know how it turns out.

07-02-2009, 05:03 PM
Danni L Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Red Deer,Alberta Posts: 627	i wash wool and sheepskin in luke warm water with oxyclean or, if i dont have any, mild detergent(dish soap for sensitive skin, for example) __________________ Rain- gorgeous grey 6 year old mustang, just getting started under saddle Guido-adorable yearling Appaloosa Sport Horse

07-02-2009, 11:05 PM
Jean Genie Started Join Date: May 2006 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 2,725	Down Unders web site suggests hand wash with a gentle wool cleaner such as Kookaburra Wool Wash, which they also sell, $10.95 for 16 ozs. , and air dry out of direct sun. I sure like the sound of the Kookaburra stuff., AND it's made in the USA, shocking . You spent a lot on a quality pad, I'd be careful how I washed it. If it HAS to be clean for tomorrow, I'd go with something very mild and rinse well, wrap in a thick towel to squeeze excess water out and air dry. Don't know if it'll be dry by the time you need it, though. __________________ "If a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree...ain't it?" More wisdom from the vacuous mind of Jason Stackhouse.