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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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Can you post some pic's.
What does it smell like? Dust? Mold? Smoke?
How old is the Rug?
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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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Lets see a pic of the backing.
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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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