Pure wool rugs are naturally resilient, self-cleansing, and designed to last generations. Follow these straightforward guidelines to keep your carpet looking pristine.
Always turn off the rotating beater bar or motorized brush roll on your vacuum cleaner. Motorized brushes agitate and pull hand-spun wool fibers, causing premature fuzzing. Use smooth floor nozzles or gentle canister suction.
During the first 2 to 6 months, a newly crafted hand-tufted or hand-knotted wool rug will shed short, loose surface fibers. This is completely normal and not a flaw. As the carpet settles and is vacuumed gently, shedding naturally subsides.
Because wool has natural lanolin wax, liquids bead up temporarily on the surface. Blot firmly with clean white paper towels. Never scrub vigorously as friction pushes stain liquids deeper into the pile.
Turn your rug end-to-end periodically to equalize foot traffic pathways and avoid uneven fading from sunny exterior windows.
A quality rug pad prevents slips, softens footfall impact, allows airflow, and extends the lifespan of your rug by up to 40%.
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