Has anyone ever washed their Ugg boots in the washing machine? I need to clean mine, the sheepskin is dirty and this website said you can put them in the washing machine with Woolite but I'm a little nervous to try it.
Cleaning Uggs - Clean Sheepskin
It says:
Cleaning Sheepskin: Washing UGGs With Woolite in a Washing Machine
If you don't mind the color fading a little off your UGGs, you can wash them in a washing machine. Use very cold water and a few tee shirts so they don't knock around and also act like scrubbers, and put your washing machine on a light-duty cycle for 10-15 minutes. Add Woolite. Do NOT use any other soap.
Pull out the boots at the end of the cycle and if needed, do a soft hand scrub with a little more Woolite with an old toothbrush or nail brush on the surface of the sheepskin swede where there may be some stains or dirt encrusted.
Place back in the wash machine and rinse and spin-dry.
When you pull out your Uggs, put soda bottles into the shaft to keep the damp boots upright and let them dry in a warm place. Check from time to time so the leather isn't puckering. If it is, gently push and tug to keep the look of the boot.
Ensure equal drying by making the boot is equally wet so there is no water line.
After they are dry you'll want to brush the suede with a soft brush to get the pile up and soften up the looks of the outer surface. Remember to re-apply the waterproofing spray.
Using cold water keeps the fading at a minimum due to washing and from using Woolite. Uggs will stretch with wear. A good fitting pair should fit snug and not too tight.
Has anyone tried this?