How to Wash and Dry a Fleece (Complete Process, 2 Methods)

After skirting a fleece, the next step is washing and drying. Let's go over the complete process of washing and drying sheep fleeces. There are several methods, tips and tricks that all get the job done. I will show you what works for me and I hope you give it a try yourself.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro/Purpose of Washing
00:55 Materials Needed
02:24 Temperature of Water
03:17 First Wash
08:15 Explaining the Spin Dryer
14:49 Second Wash
16:49 Third Wash
19:00 First Rinse
20:56 Rinsing Out the Spin Dryer
24:56 Second Rinse
29:00 Manual Method of Washing
30:12 Drying Rack
32:30 Examples of Wet Fleeces
32:59 Teasing Open Fibers
35:01 Example of Finished Fleece on Drying Rack
35:26 Bagging up Finished Fleeces
Materials Used:
The Laundry Alternative Spin Dryer
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Mr. Clean Latex Free Gloves
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Dawn Dish Soap
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[@ShearGoodness]

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[@alisonharris7130]

This was an amazing video. You are such and expert!!! I just bought my first fleece. I don't think I will purchase the spin dryer ($$$) but can see how great it is. Thanks for posting these videos

[@ShearGoodness]

Thank you, Alison. Good luck with your first fleece. It's kind of addicting, lol.

[@maverickspirit208]

Are you concerned that the water that has been sitting inside the garden hose between uses has cooled off significantly?

[@ShearGoodness]

It could be an issue. I use a shorter hose (a long one would be worse) and I like to do it in the hot months when the black hose tends to get hot in the sun. If using a long hose or if washing in the fall (guilty here), then you may want to run it for a minute to flush it out.

[@sampetrie340]

Do you have a certain month of the year when you do this? I am assuming that January is out. 😁

[@ShearGoodness]

Exactly, May to October is fair game. July is maybe the best.