Wool Wash Favorites: Bumby, Unicorn & Soak

Overview

Washing wool doesn’t need to be complicated. At Bumby, we’ve tested everything on the market—and even created our own in-house formula. Whether you're deep cleaning, gently refreshing, or softening your favorite woolies, these three options make it easy:

• Lanolin Rich Rinse and Refresh – by Bumby Wool

• Unicorn Beyond Line – Powerhouse trio of natural wool cleansers

• Soak Laundry Wash – Quick, no-rinse refresh for delicates and in-betweens

Key Points

• Bumby’s own Lanolin Rinse and Refresh lightly conditions 

• Unicorn Beyond offers deep cleans, gentle washes, and softening

• Soak is rinse-optional and great for fast refreshes

• All are wool-safe and suitable for natural fiber care

• Trusted and used by the Bumby team in both home and production

Main Body

Caring for Wool the Right Way

Wool is naturally magical—but only if you treat it kindly. Harsh detergents and synthetic softeners can ruin lanolin, dry out fibers, and shorten your garment’s life. That’s why we recommend a small collection of safe, natural products—and even made one ourselves.

Lanolin Rich Rinse and Refresh

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Created right here at Bumby, this light emulsion is a rinse + lanolin top-up in one. Perfect for reconditioning your wool between washes, this blend:

• Lightly replenishes lanolin without full soak or prep

• Contains lanolin, water, grapefruit seed extract, and a coconut-derived emulsifier

• Adds softness and scent without overpowering

• Can be spritzed, soaked, or poured into your rinse cycle

It’s especially handy after wearing diaper covers or when wool feels a little dry. Fast, easy, and made for wool lovers, by wool lovers.

Unicorn Beyond Line

We still love and recommend the Unicorn Beyond trio—and use it in our shop every week. Here’s how each one works:

• Beyond Clean – For deep washing and stink resets

• Beyond Fibre Wash – For gentle, regular washes

• Beyond Soft – For softening and balancing hard water in the rinse

These formulas are non-toxic, biodegradable, and lanolin-friendly, making them a great choice for wool, bamboo, and other natural fabrics.

Soak Laundry Wash

Need a quick, rinse-free option? Soak is a beautiful choice. It’s:

• Rinse-optional (great when you’re short on time)

• Lightly scented or fragrance-free

• Safe for wool, silks, and delicates

• Perfect for travel or between deep cleans

We now offer Soak in our care collection as a secondary option for those who love a lighter-touch process.

Which Product Should I Use?

Use them solo, in combination, or as needed—each one plays a unique role in a healthy wool routine.

Watch It in Action

Our wool wash routine using Unicorn Beyond
(And keep an eye out—videos on Bumby’s Rinse & Refresh coming soon!)

Backlinks

• Lanolin Rinse & Refresh Product Page

• How to Wash Wool

• How to Lanolize Wool

• Wool Care Products

• Shop Bumby Garments