Best way to clean original, wool upohlstery?

[Bugsy]

I have some original, wool fabric with the cotton batting that came off of some 27 sedan seats. I'm wanting to use it to cover a seat for my roadster. It's really in nice shape but is pretty dirty. Any suggestions on what would be the best way to clean this?

Thanks!!

[FL&WVMIKE]

BUGSY ...................
First, vacuum it real good and then, there are plenty of products out there for shampooing upholstery.
If it's real bad, you might take it to a dry cleaner.
MIKE

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If you've got enough to be able to cut a sample off do it and try washing it by hand in a cold water with some of the gentler laundry soaps like they sell at quilt shops. That'll give you an idea of what it can take.

[CharlieB]

In reference to Garrison's post: Don't do the whole thing at once. Use a corner or a cut off piece as a test. My idiot cousin just destroyed a rug because he used Oxyclean on it. Instructions? Bugger that!

[Bugsy]

Thank you for the suggestions and the idea of doing just part at once, that makes a lot of sense. Anyone ever use Woolite on these??

[Doug Money]

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Ford Service Manual says to use gasoline. I did and it took the grease right out. Worked great. Follow up with something that smells pretty if you like.

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There are some non-flamable degreasers that may have the same degreasing characteristics as gasoline without being quite so dangerous (flammable, toxic and irritating to skin as gasoline.

[Bugsy]

No kidding?? Gasoline? I guess that would work well. That sure is a sign of the times!! I might try something else first but might resort to that if that's what Henry suggested!

[FL&WVMIKE]

I'd worry about using gasoline. Ole Henry was probably thinking of spot cleaning and, certainly, not on 85 year old fabric. I think that would be a little too strong.
Testing a sample first, is a great suggestion.
MIKE