Vacuuming Throw Rugs:
Regular vacuuming of your rug is essential to keeping it looking new, but it should be done gently and with careful attention. If you are using a vacuum with a beater bar and brush, be sure to set the bar as high as possible to avoid excessive wear. Use caution when vacuuming near fringe so that accidental fraying of the rug does not occur.
Rotation:
Rotating your rug often will allow the normal wear to be more evenly distributed. Regularly rotating your rug will also help to minimize color changes that may occur from exposure to direct sunlight.
Rug Pad:
Every rug needs a rug pad. Rug pads extend the life of your rug as the pad absorbs traffic wear and tear. They also help avoid accidents from slipping on moving rugs and tripping on turn up edges.
Wool Throw Rugs:
1. With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out stain as much as possible.
2. Scrape off any food or debris with a dull instrument.
3. Mix a very small amount of dish with a cup of cold water.
4. With clean sponge and soap mix, gently remove remainder of stain. Avoid using excessive water.
5. Blot area with dry towel.
6. Avoid excessive heat or agitation. We recommend using a professional rug cleaner on an annual basis. Wool rugs are more prone to bleeding and staining than their synthetic counterparts, thus requiring extra prompt and careful cleaning.
Synthetic Fibers Throw Rugs - Olefin/Polypropylene/Nylon:
1. With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out stain as much as possible.
2. Scrape off any food or debris with a dull instrument.
3. Mix a very small amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water.
4. With clean sponge and soap mix, remove remainder of stain.
5. Blot area with dry towel.
6. Fantastic and 409 can be used to remove grease and stubborn stains.
Indoor Outdoor Throw Rugs:
1. With a dry cotton towel or white paper towel, blot out stain as much as possible.
2. Scrape off any food or debris with a dull instrument.
3. Mix a very small amount of dish soap with a cup of cold water.
4. With clean sponge and soap mix, remove remainder of stain.
5. Allow area to dry.
6. For all-over cleaning, spray with mixture of soap and water and rinse with a garden hose.
Natural Fiber Throw Rugs - Jute/Hemp/Coir/Sisal:
1. Natural fiber rugs have an inherent quality of having loose fibers and knots. Regularly vacuum the rug on a low-power setting. Vacuum the rug from different angles.
2. If you see any loose threads on the face, they should be trimmed with a household scissors. Do not pull the threads on the face to avoid unraveling or damage to the rug.
3. Spills should be blotted with a clean, un-dyed cloth to absorb as much of the spill as possible. Work from the outer edges of the spill towards the center. Gently blot the area to prevent the spill from spreading. For spot cleaning, apply water in very small amounts. Do not saturate. If applying cleaning solvents, test on a small area first. For stubborn stains use a professional cleaning service that specializes in wool rugs. Do not dry clean. Strong cleaning chemicals may damage or fade the rug.
Shag Throw Rugs:
1. Spray extraction, with the use of wool approved products, will help in solving the cleaning issue.
2. Shedding is a normal feature in a wool product and decreases over a period of time. Do not pull the yarn out as this may result in damage to the rug.
3. Canister vacuums without a beater bar are most effective in cleaning shag rugs. Vacuums with beater bars and brushes, or those that are set too low may abrade the face of the rug.
