Carpet and Rug Cleaning Tips
Cleaning and Spot Removal Tips for Wool Rugs
How to Keep Your Wool Carpet Looking Great
- Vacuum regularly.
- Remove spills immediately.
- Professionally clean as required. Usually not more than once every one or two years.
Vacuuming
The most important maintenance step is proper vacuuming. Regular and thorough vacuuming at least once a week and more often in heavy traffic areas will remove soil and dirt particles before they become embedded into the pile of the carpet. Remember, you cannot ov er- vacuum, and vacuuming should begin the day the carpet is installed.
Spot and Spill Removal
One of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance is removal of spots and spills. Acting quickly when anything is dropped or spilled. and always having the necessary cleaning material at hand are of the utmost importance.
The recommended method is to blot up liquids with white
paper towel. absorbent cloth, or Absorb-It*. Scoop up solids with the end
of a knife or spoon and then treat the spot according to the cleaning instructions
guide. Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth. not directly to
the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge
to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or
distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile. Afterwards, blot as dry
as possible with clean towel and then cover with Absorb-It* or paper towels
and let dry.
*Absorb-It is a registered trademark
Other Tips for Maintaining Your Carpet
Frequent vacuuming is a wool carpet's best friend.
An upright or canister type vacuum with a rotating beater bar/brush is the best type for cut pile carpet. A suction-only vacuum should be used for loop pile Berber carpets to prevent excessive fuzzing. Vacuum cleaning dust bag should be emptied when half full.
Exercise prevention maintenance by placing absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to your home. Change or launder when these mats become dirty. Filters in your heating and air conditioning systems should be changed regularly.
Clean traffic lanes and in front of frequently used chairs
periodically with an absorbent powder (such as Host*, Capture*, and Dri-Matic*).
*Host, Capture, and Dri-Matic are registered trademarks
Keep a WoolClean Carpet Spot Removal Kit on hand for quick response to spills and accidents.
When having your wool carpet professionally cleaned, use a reputable company and check references.
