How To Clean A Deer Hide Rug

This video provides clean instruction on how to tan a deer hide from start to finish.

How to clean a deer hide rug.

Instead take the rug outside and shake it to remove dirt. You ll see the slime ish film start to peel away from the hide exposing the white fiber deer skin underneath. To clean a cowhide rug never use water since getting a cowhide rug wet can damage it. Shake of any remaining salt from the hide and place it in a 30 gallon plastic trash can.

If the hair is already falling out the vacuum will cause it to come out faster. The easiest way to get a deer skin is just wait until deer season or if you see a fresh one on the side of the road. Fill the trash can with clean cold water and let the hide soak. Change the water when it appears dirty until the hide is clean and feels pliable.

Soak the hide in a 5 to 10 gallon plastic garbage can changing the water several times. Then mix water bran flake water salt and formic acid to create your brining solution. Add tip ask question comment download. Start in the corner of the flesh side of the hide and get to work with pressured strokes holding the knife blade or scraper perpendicular to the hide.

Soak the hide until it is soft but do not soak it too long or the hair may begin to slip off. Spot clean the hide as needed by using mild laundry detergent and water. Go back over the area with a damp cloth to remove any trace of the detergent. Allow the hide to thoroughly dry before putting it back into storage or out for display.

Even if the fur isn t falling out it s a good idea to avoid vacuuming animal skin rugs. Next rub the deer pelt with non iodized salt to dry it. This instructable will show you how to preserve a deer skin and the it into a rug. For general maintenance you maydelicately vaccum the hide however you ought to use a brush add on to lightly massage the hide rather than with a smaller suction add on since this may result in excessive hair loss.

Avoid vacuuming the rug. More by the author. Some skins need only two hours while a greasy or heavier coated hide may require up to three times as long. Rub the material gently with a soft cloth only on the areas where stains appear.

To tan a deer hide with an acid solution start by removing all flesh and fat from the deer skin. Soaking time depends on the condition of the skin. After 1 2 days soak the hide in water until it s soft and flexible. It is recommended that the hide is located outside the house for at minimum one day in every month.

If you accidentally stain the rug rub a small amount of shampoo into the stain using a damp but not soaked sponge.