How to take care a wool rug ?
I have a large wool rug, its ivory in colour and around an inch thick, 5 ft wide and 7ft long, its not dirty with stains but just looks a bit grubby to me and picks up all sorts of fluff etc, i hoover it everyday as the fibres off it get everywhere ! even though the label says not to hoover it, it would be impossible not to ! they are static and stick to the hoover and the tv, the rug is approx 4 months old.
The lable states -
100% pure new wool pile, do not hoover, do not dry clean, do not bleach, colourfast,
My questions are -
How do youstop the static fibres being lost ?
How can i make it look not so grubby ?
Any ideas are appreciated !
washing machine is out of the question due to its size !
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- Beat wool rugs outside in clear weather once per month, as necessary. Hang the rugs from a clothes line or other location where it is free to move. Beat with a rug beater several times on each side to remove deeply embedded dirt.
- Sweep with a broom at least once per week to remove dirt and soil. Sweeping also enhances the natural sheen of the wool. Sweep just before you vacuum to ensure the most dirt is removed.
- Vacuum once week, at minimum, to remove dirt and excess fuzz that may accumulate on the rug’s surface. This fuzz is normal for wool rugs, and is a result of the loosening of fibers that were created during weaving. Raise the height of the beater bar on your vacuum to the highest setting for best results.
- Steam clean twice per year using only water. Detergents can leave a residue behind that can damage the wool. A steam cleaner can be rented from a local supermarket or home and garden store, or you can hire a professional carpet cleaning company to do the job.
- Blot up spills from immediately using clean paper towels. Do not scrub, as this can cause the wool fibers to become matted. Instead, apply pressure using paper towels to absorb as much of the liquid as possible.
- Use dry carpet cleaning foam to remove spots and stains. Spray the carpet foam directly onto the affected area. Work it into the stain gently with your hands or a clean cloth, but avoid scrubbing. Allow the foam to dry completely, and then vacuum thoroughly to remove the excess foam and dirt.
Hope this helps.
There are many recommendations for cleaning woolen rugs. However, if you want a great job done, it is best to get it professionally cleaned. You might have to pay a little bit for it but at least you get professional treatment. Make sure you ask questions first to find out whether the cleaner knows what he/she is doing.
It shouldn’t take too much to clean if there are no stains. If its just a bit grubby then it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
Get your self a grooming rake. Most professional carpet cleaners have these available for sale. The loose fibers will shed for a long time. Don’t worry to much about this feature, as it is normal with wool. Also, you should be aware, that dogs and cats will mark their territory on a wool rug, as they sense another animal close by, the other animal, of course, is a sheep, probably in New Zealand. If your wool rug gets marked by a pet, you will have to have it professionally cleaned. Be careful.