Cleaning Wool Rugs

Wool rugs are top quality pieces which are designed to provide your family with enjoyment for a long time, but if you don't properly clean your wool rugs then you may not get the most value from your purchase. Let's talk about some of the ways to and not to clean your wool rugs.

You should definitely vacuum your wool rugs regularly, but you need to invest in a top-quality machine. Low-quality vacuums can end up damaging the fibers and eventually destroying the look of your wool rugs – that's not what you want. Ideally, your vacuum should have a beater bar in order to pull up the deeply embedded dirt. Make sure that your vacuum's bag is not more than halfway full – otherwise it may stop cleaning effectively.

When your wool rugs require more than vacuuming, then you should bring in a professional to clean them. Of course, this can be expensive and you'll be tempted to try a do-it-yourself option – DON'T. While you can easily rent all of the equipment you need, it's too easy to use too much detergent, too much water, etc. and this can end up making your wool rugs look worse or even damaging them.

Additionally, you must avoid using certain types of cleaners. For example, oxygen cleaners can damage your wool rugs. This is because they end up forming other types of chemicals which are very harsh. You should also avoid using any types of powder because it can be hard to get out of wool rugs.

Of course, there's a chance that you'll end up spilling something on your wool rugs. If that happens, you should remember to blot the area with absorbent paper towels or other materials. Never rub! By rubbing, you're actually damaging the wool rugs' fibers.

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