{"product_id":"battles-rugsafe-expel-wash-horse-rug-cleaner","title":"Battles Rugsafe Expel Wash Horse Rug Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBattles Rugsafe Expel Wash — Specialist Laundry Wash for Horse Rugs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattles Rugsafe Expel Wash is a specialist rug laundry wash formulated to clean horse rugs and equestrian textiles, lifting mud, dust, grease and hair from outers and linings. It is best for riders, grooms and yard owners who want to wash turnout rugs, stable rugs, fleeces and numnahs at home without resorting to harsh household detergents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse it as the cleaning stage of a clean-then-reproof routine: wash the rug first with Expel Wash, then apply a Rugsafe proofer so the water-repellent finish sits on clean fabric rather than over trapped dirt. Browse more yard essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-rug-care\"\u003ehorse rug care collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for rugs, not household laundry\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated for equestrian rug fabrics and linings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifts yard soiling\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps shift mud, field dirt, bedding dust, grease and coat hair.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric-conscious\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentler option than strong biological washing powders on technical rug fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Rugsafe system\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs with Rugsafe proofing products for wash-then-reproof rug care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile on the yard\u003c\/strong\u003e — also useful for numnahs, saddle pads, stable bandages and travel boots.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-of-season friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean rugs before storage to keep them fresher for the next turnout season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRugsafe Expel Wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquestrian rug laundry wash \/ rug cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattles Rugsafe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurnout rugs, stable rugs, fleeces, coolers, numnahs, saddle pads, bandages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine or hand wash, as directed on the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool, dry place with the cap closed, out of reach of children\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eShake or brush off loose mud, hair and dried dirt from the rug before washing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the manufacturer's care label on your rug — some heavyweight rugs are too bulky or not suitable for domestic machines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndo and secure all straps, surcingles and leg straps so they cannot tangle or snag.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd Rugsafe Expel Wash at the dosage and temperature printed on the pack, then wash the rug on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly and allow the rug to dry naturally, away from direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnce fully dry, reproof with a Rugsafe proofer if the rug needs its water-repellency restored, then rinse the machine drum before your next household wash.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Battles Rugsafe Expel Wash used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a laundry wash designed for cleaning horse rugs and equestrian textiles, helping to lift mud, dust, grease and hair from rug outers and linings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use ordinary washing powder on a horse rug instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHousehold biological powders and fabric conditioners can leave residues in technical rug fabrics. A purpose-made rug wash such as Expel Wash is designed with rug fabrics in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Expel Wash reproof my rug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a cleaning wash. If your rug needs its water-repellent finish restored, wash it first and then apply a separate Rugsafe proofing product once the rug is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else can I wash with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs well as turnout and stable rugs, it is handy for fleeces, coolers, numnahs, saddle pads, stable bandages and travel boots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash a rug in a domestic washing machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways check the rug's own care label first. Lightweight rugs and fleeces are often machine washable, while heavyweight turnouts may be too bulky and are better washed by hand or by a specialist rug laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to wash rugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany owners wash rugs at the end of the turnout season before storage, or between rug changes when the weather shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Battles\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattles is a long-established British equestrian supplier whose yard, stable and rug care products are used on yards across the UK. 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