Icelandic Fleece

• 1). Take the fleece outdoors. Shake out the fleece to remove as much debris as you can. Use your fingers to pick out leftover twigs, straw and other vegetable matter.
  
  
• 2). Fill the washing machine with hot water. Add a quarter cup of baby shampoo or mild dish detergent, and swirl with your hand to blend.
  
  
• 3). Place the fleece in the washing machine and completely submerge it in the water. Do not agitate in any way.
  
  
• 4). Let the fleece soak for 30 minutes. Turn the washer to the spin cycle. Remove the wet fleece.
  
  
• 5). Refill the washer with hot water and add a quarter cup vinegar.
  
  
• 6). Add the fleece and soak for 30 minutes. Use the spin cycle to remove the water.
  
  
• 7). Remove the fleece and spread on a sweater drying screen or bed to dry, then spin or process as desired.