Service — Care Instructions
So your pieces stay beautiful.
How to care for your Equimour pieces:
Brushes, grooming mitts & wood
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Brushes
Tap out after grooming. If needed, clean with lukewarm water and a mild shampoo, rinse thoroughly and leave to air-dry with the bristles facing down — never on a radiator.
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Grooming mitts
Shake out and air regularly. Remove dirt with a damp cloth; do not machine-wash and do not dry in direct sunlight.
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Wood
Only wipe with a slightly damp cloth and store dry. Wood doesn’t like standing water — do not soak. Over time a natural patina develops.
Saddle pads, bandages & fly bonnets
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Saddle pads
Before washing, brush out hair and dried sweat with a soft brush and close all fastenings — this protects embroidery and edges. Then wash separately on a gentle cycle at 30 °C with liquid detergent, without fabric softener or bleach. Afterwards pull into shape and dry flat in the air; not in the tumble dryer and not on a radiator.
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Bandages & bandage pads
Put the bandages rolled up into a laundry bag so the hook-and-loop surfaces don’t pick anything up, and wash at 30 °C on a gentle cycle. Remove hair from the hook-and-loop surfaces before washing. Dry flat, then roll up loosely — this keeps them elastic.
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Fly bonnets
Clean by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, do not wring. Carefully pull the ears into shape and let dry flat in the air — this keeps the mesh in shape.
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Boots
Let heavy dirt dry and knock it off, then wipe with a damp cloth. Brush the lining and hook-and-loop surfaces dry; let them dry completely before putting them back on the legs.
Leather, paracord & accessories
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Faux leather
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use harsh cleaners or solvents — this keeps the surface and seams looking good for a long time. Also applies to grooming bags, loops and passport covers.
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Browbands with paracord
Clean the paracord by hand in lukewarm water with mild soap, rinse with clear water and dry flat in the air — do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Afterwards polish beads and engraved elements with a dry cloth.
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Passport covers
Wipe inside and out with a slightly damp cloth and store dry. Take the passport out if it gets wet so nothing warps.
Stable supplies
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Hay bags
Shake out after use and hang up open to dry — damp hay attacks any fabric. If needed, rinse with clear water, let dry completely and check the net and seams regularly for tears.
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Grooming bags & stable organisation
Shake out dust and hair, wipe the inside with a damp cloth and leave open to dry. Do not machine-wash — this keeps the shape and fittings intact.
Engraving, metal & ceramics
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Lucky tokens & keychains
Polish with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasives or a metal brush. Rub dry briefly after contact with rain or sweat.
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Mugs
It’s best to wash the mug by hand with mild washing-up liquid. Do not use scouring pads.
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Sprays, shampoo & hoof oil
Store in a cool, dry, frost-free place, shake the bottle well before each use and close it tightly after use. Please do not leave in direct sunlight and follow the instructions on the label.