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Offline jkhbuchanan

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cleaning a bear rug
« on: March 18, 2014, 10:54:56 PM »
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?

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Re: cleaning a bear rug
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2014, 10:58:39 PM »
Can you post some pic's.

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

How old is the Rug?

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Re: cleaning a bear rug
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2014, 11:05:02 PM »
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

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Re: cleaning a bear rug
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2014, 11:51:09 PM »
Lets see a pic of the backing.

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Re: cleaning a bear rug
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2014, 11:54:01 PM »
Storage and garages are so bad for mounts, rugs, or any tanned hide.  Especially if it's not in a climate controlled environment.   

 


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