cleaning a bear rug

[jkhbuchanan]

So I was given a bear rug from a family member. But it smells pretty bad and is kinds dirty from sitting in storage for years. So im wondering what is the best and safest way to clean one?

[Michelle_Nelson]

Can you post some pic's.

What does it smell like?  Dust?  Mold?  Smoke? 

How old is the Rug?

[jkhbuchanan]

Its probably 20 plus years old. It was in a deceased family members storage and there were some dead mice in it. Not really sure what it smells like

[Michelle_Nelson]

Lets see a pic of the backing.

[Michelle_Nelson]

Storage and garages are so bad for mounts, rugs, or any tanned hide.  Especially if it's not in a climate controlled environment.