Caring for Cork, Cotton and Wool Props

Caring for Cork, Cotton and Wool Props

Good props are buy-once purchases if you give them ten minutes of care a month. Material by material, here is the routine.

Cork blocks and wheels

Wipe with a barely damp cloth and let them dry away from radiators. Cork hates soaking and loves a light sanding once a year to refresh the face.

Cotton straps and blankets

Machine wash cold in a laundry bag, line dry. Re-thread the strap buckle before the first use after washing — webbing relaxes slightly when clean.

Wool layers

Air them more, wash them less. A monthly afternoon over a chair in fresh air keeps wool sweet; wash gentle and flat-dry only when truly needed.

Linen covers and fills

Covers wash cold and iron warm if you like them crisp. Tip buckwheat fills into a tray once a season to air, and top up the loft with a refill bag.

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