Product Care

With proper care, your natural and organic bedding will provide years of comfort. Below you'll find complete care instructions for all Holy Lamb Organics products.

Certain products require special handling and are not suitable for machine washing. Please read this entire page before cleaning any of your Holy Lamb Organics items.

A note about the scent of wool - Our wool, both natural and organic, is cleaned and processed naturally without the use of harsh chemicals. That's why you may initially notice the mild sweet scent of sunny farm pastures when you receive your new wool product. Our wool retains 1% of the naturally occurring lanolin oil, which helps condition the fibers and keep them fluffy and soft for years to come. Most customers find the scent dissipates within a few days.

Helpful Blog Resources

Refresh Your Bedding - Learn to use the natural power of the sun to freshen wool bedding.
Caring for Sheets in an Eco-Friendly Way - Protect your investment and extend the life of your linens.
Why Washable Wool Isn't For Us - Understand our commitment to 100% natural wool products.

General Wool Product Care

natural wool moisture barrier mattress protector

Always Protect Your Bedding: Use washable duvet covers for comforters and washable cases for pillows. Use a mattress protector or wool moisture barrier for mattresses and toppers.

Let Wool Breathe: Natural fibers need airflow. Unmake your bed in the morning to let moisture evaporate, and make sure you are storing bedding in a cool, dry place when not in use.

Sun Your Wool: A few times a year, refresh wool bedding indoors by opening curtains to let the rays in. You can also take your items outside in the summer to soak up the sun in the fresh air. This helps to disinfect and revitalize the wool.

Do Not Dry Clean, even at natural-focused cleaners.

Spot Cleaning

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Sometimes accidents happen! When the unforeseen occurs, always spot clean first to extend product life.

Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbent towel.
Avoid using harsh detergent or stain removers, and instead use a gentle option based on the situation:

- For stains, apply hydrogen peroxide (may lighten fabric) and dab gently with a paper towel.
- For sanitizing spills, saturate the area with rubbing alcohol and let air dry.
- For odors (like urine), use a natural enzyme cleaner as needed.

For larger stains:

Apply a biodegradable detergent in a sink/tub and run water through the soiled area only - do not fully submerge wool items, as it will extend drying time drastically.
Press between towels to remove moisture. Do not rub or agitate the wool.
Do not wring or machine dry. Line dry in the sun or a warm place.

Machine Washing

Although we recommend spot cleaning whenever possible, there may come a time that you need to fully launder your product. Machine washing should only be a last resort. Every wash of wool products risks shrinkage or felting.

Certain products are not suitable for machine washing. Read this entire page for guidance.

For Both Top-Load and Front-Load Washers:

Never use the wash cycle - even "delicate" settings agitate and damage wool.

Steps:

Soak: Fill with cold water and add a small amount of biodegradable detergent or wool wash. Let items soak.
Spin: Skip the wash cycle. Manually run the spin cycle to remove water.
Repeat: Optional additional soak and spin as needed.
Air Dry Only: Drape in the sun or a warm place. Never machine dry.

Watch our comforter care video for a video walk through of this process:

No Guarantee Once Washed

Because washing machines vary widely, we cannot guarantee bedding integrity once machine washed. We want you to enjoy your natural products for years to come and offer these washing instructions to assist you in giving them the best care possible. We encourage using the soak-and-spin method and spot cleaning to extend product life.

Questions? Contact us:

360-819-6047 (Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm PST)

hello@holylamborganics.com

Special Care for Specific Products

Happy Lamb Fleece

Expect some natural felting and light fiber shedding in the first 6–8 months of consistent use. This will decrease once the break in period is over.
Spot clean and sun to refresh.
Place a sheet on top for extra protection.
If machine washing post-break-in, follow the soak-and-spin method outlined above, but expect some shrinkage and additional felting. Do not machine dry.

Wool Moisture Barriers / Puddle Pads

Follow soak-and-spin for minimal shrinkage.
For convenience, these items can be washed on a normal cycle with additional laundry, but this will result in more shrinkage.
Air dry only.

Mattress Toppers, Pillows, and Cushions

Spot clean only.

Wooly Down Pillows

The fill is not washable.
The zipper case can be machine washed, but as they are 100% cotton, please only use cold water and hang dry to prevent shrinkage.

Comforters and Sleeping Bags

Spot clean only recommended. Watch our comforter care video for step-by-step guidance.

Caring for Your Mattress

Use a Natural Fiber Mattress Protector

Use an Mattress Protector on all Holy Lamb Organics mattresses and shikibutons.

Natural mattress protectors absorb body oils and moisture, preventing them from soaking into your mattress. Using a mattress protector will double the life of your mattress, keeping it clean and dry for years to come.

Using a natural mattress protector is a requirement for our mattress warranty, but is especially helpful for cribs and toddler beds, households with pets, and eating in bed.

Ensure Proper Air Circulation

As with wool bedding in general, our mattresses require good air flow for proper care. They must be kept on a slatted frame or foundation to prevent moisture from getting trapped. This is so important that it's part of our warranty requirements!

Avoid placing mattresses directly on solid surfaces (like floors or plywood), which trap moisture and cause mold or mildew.

Flipping and Rotating Recommendations

Flip mattresses regularly to prevent body impressions and extend comfort, as well as assist with air flow and evaporation. When not flipped, a mattress that is supposed to last for 20 years might only be comfortable for 5-10.

Mattress Toppers: Flip or rotate every other week (or with sheet changes). Flip or rotate more often in the first 2 months of use to evenly compress the wool layers and prevent body impressions.
Latex Mattresses: Flip/rotate every 3–6 months. Latex is durable, but flipping allows the wool and cotton layers to air out evenly.

About Mold, Mildew, and Dust Mites

Mold and mildew occur as a result of moisture build-up and lack of ventilation. Use slatted bases and mattress protectors to minimize moisture accumulation. Flip your products often to air them out, and sun your wool products to allow excess moisture to evaporate. Once mold or mildew is established, it is often too late to remedy - catch it early!

Our materials, wool and latex, are naturally dust mite resistant. For extra precautions for sensitive individuals:

Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter vacuum.
Reduce bedroom humidity.
Remove unnecessary textiles from sleeping areas.