Sheepskin slippers can last for years with a little care, but use the wrong method and you can shrink the wool, stiffen the leather, or cause the lining to fall flat. The key is gentle handling, cool water, and keeping heat well away from them. This guide covers everything you need: spot cleaning for small marks, hand washing when a full clean is needed, the right way to dry them, and how to keep them fresh between washes. In this article How to spot clean sheepskin slippers for minor marks What you need for spot cleaning How to clean smelly...

In most cases, no. Genuine sheepskin slippers should not go in the washing machine. The agitation, heat and extended soaking can shrink them, mat the wool pile, and separate the sole from the upper. Some synthetic-lined or waterproof styles may tolerate a cold, gentle cycle, but for real sheepskin the risk of damage is high. Here is what goes wrong when genuine sheepskin is machine washed, plus how to clean your slippers safely at home. In this article Why machine washing genuine sheepskin is risky Shrinkage and permanent loss of shape Matting and flattening of the wool pile Sole separation...