Whats the best fur softner, I just tanned a hide for a rug and the kit came with

Question:

Whats the best fur softner, I just tanned a hide for a rug and the kit came with no softner.?

The hide is from an elk.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

I don't think you will ever get it to be much softer than it was in the wild. Rubbing it with dryer sheets or washing it with something like Downey will be your best bet though