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Well today I was able to start washing some of the angora that I was given. It is a long process and needs to be done in definate steps.

Step 1. In very hot water (so hot you can just bare to put your hand in) soak the mohair for a few hours, but do not let the water go completely cold. This is to loosen the dirt trapped in the fleece.

Step 2. Gently remove mohair from the water and drain. I used tule to reduce the amount that I needed to handle the mohair. Too much agitation or rubbing of the mohair will cause it to felt.

Step 3. Fill the container/tub/sink/bath with very hot water again and this time add detergent. You can use dish washing detergent as this helps to remove the grease and body fats from the goat. Resubmerge the mohair into the water and leave to soak for no more than an hour..

Step 4. Simple repeat step number 3.

This is the water after one wash.When tipped out there was alot of dirt and bits of vegetation in the bottom.