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Title: cleaning a bear rug
Post by: jkhbuchanan 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?

Title: Re: cleaning a bear rug
Post by: Michelle_Nelson 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?

Title: Re: cleaning a bear rug
Post by: jkhbuchanan 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

Title: Re: cleaning a bear rug
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on March 18, 2014, 11:51:09 PM

Lets see a pic of the backing.

Title: Re: cleaning a bear rug
Post by: Michelle_Nelson 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.