Handmade wool rugs are recognized as one of the most durable rugs, and these rugs, woven from 100% wool, are usually more hard-wearing and practical than rugs made from cotton or chemical fiber materials. Many of you may have heard rumors that handmade rugs can last for over 100 years, and if you want yours to last that long, then there are some proper maintenance procedures to follow. But fortunately, handmade wool carpets are very easy to take care of, and if you do the following, it will always be with you.
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Don’t Let The Liquid Stay On The Carpet for A Long Time
Wool fibers are naturally waterproof and do not easily absorb liquids, especially hand-woven wool rugs. If you leave a stain on the carpet for too long, then the stain may become difficult to clean. So when there is a liquid stain on the carpet, please take cleaning measures at the first time, otherwise you may need to pay a higher price for a professional cleaning agency to deal with it subsequently.
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Don’t Tap The Carpet with A Hard Object
Hand-made wool carpet daily cleaning only need to use vacuum cleaner, but some friends for convenience may pick up the carpet with a stick to beat the dust, this method is not desirable. This method is not advisable because excessive tapping will sometimes damage the carpet fibers and cause more dust to enter the carpet, so please make sure to use vacuum cleaner.
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Do Not Use A Steam Vacuum Cleaner
Some friends have purchased vacuum cleaners with steam cleaning mode at home. This cleaning method may work well for other textiles, but not for handmade carpets. Because steam cleaning will make the carpet wet and moldy, and damage the pile of the carpet. Especially for large size handmade carpets, steam cleaning is an absolute no-no.
Now that you know what to avoid when carpet maintenance, it’s time to look at good carpet maintenance tips. Here are some pro tips for keeping wool rugs in tip-top shape.
1. Use vacuum cleaner regularly
This point is repeatedly mentioned, in fact, it is very easy to maintain handmade wool carpets, just vacuuming once or twice a week can completely meet the cleaning needs. If you are a lazy person, it is okay to clean at longer intervals.
2. Clean liquid stains immediately
If you and your family are having a meal and your child accidentally spills a drink and spills juice on the carpet, don’t hesitate to use an absorbent cloth or paper towel to absorb the liquid immediately.
Handmade wool carpet is not easy to stain, and the stain is only easy to settle when it stays on the carpet for a long time, so as long as you clean it timely, you don’t have to worry about the carpet being damaged.
3. Gently shake or pat the carpet
Vacuuming is the most recommended way to clean carpets, but if you can’t use a vacuum cleaner in some unexpected situations, hanging the carpet up and patting it by hand can also remove some dust and dirt, but please note that you should pat the carpet in a dry place. If your handmade wool rug is small in size, you can also take it outside and shake it regularly.