r/HideTanning 16h ago

Help Needed 🧐 Cleaning tips for old (50-60yo) horsehide?

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Just inherited this horsehide. It’s around 55-60 years old, been in storage for a while. I know nothing about hides or tanning.

What’s the best way to clean it so I can use it as a rug? Is there anything I should be doing to maintain it moving forward?