NORTHBROOK WOOL RUG CLEANING
While many expensive rugs are purchased primarily for their beauty, wool rugs in addition to their beauty are extremely durable, flame retardant, and acts as an insulator to help keep the home warm in the winter. These beneficial reasons for the use of inexpensive wool rugs because wool come from sheep and is a natural fiber that durable and easy to care for. Since sheep often live in areas that have high altitudes and cold climates their wool is their protection and keep them warm and grows strong and thick. Wool contains lanolin which naturally protects it from moisture and the elements.
It is the lanolin contained in wool that helps keep wool rugs from absorbing spills and stains, and if caught immediately they can often be cleaned by simply blotting the area with an absorbent towel and warm water. Due to itsflame retardant qualities, wool rugs are the best choice to place around fireplaces or wood-burning stoves as if an ember makes its way onto the wool carpet if will char instead of becoming set on fire. Call 847-652-9120
Wool Rugs In NorthbrookSince wool is a natural fiber is must be cleaned differently than synthetic fibers to ensure that it remains undamaged and keeps its beneficial properties. Below is a list of the best ways to clean a wool rug:
Vacuum - Since wool rugs are extremely durable, they are often the best choice for high traffic areas which exposes them to dirt and debris. One of the best methods for cleaning a wool rug is to vacuum it. You should vacuum your wool rug once a month to keep it clean and looking its best. Because wool is a natural fiber, it is important to not overvacuum your wool rug, or you can damage the fibers. When it comes to wool rugs, it is important to use a vacuum that is either specially made for expensive rugs or a less powerful model as you want to clean away the dirt and debris not damage the fibers or handwoven knots holding the rug together. Spot Clean - If a substance or liquid spills on your wool rug, it is important to clean it as soon as possible, so it does not become attached to the fibers. The best way to do this is by using warm water and an absorbent towel and blot the area until the area is clean. It plain water does not do the trick then you can add white vinegar to clean warm water and use a clean absorbent towel to blot the area. Since vinegar is an acid, it will gently clean the stain without harming the wool fibers. Beat - A method that requires some physical work can get dust and dirt out of your wool rug. Because this dust and dirt can accumulate in your wool rug, you can take it outside and either gently shake it or hang it over a railing or clothesline and gently beat the rug with the flat side of a broom to remove the debris buildup. Gorgeous rugs have been around for centuries, so sometimes the best method of cleaning them is by going old school. Be sure to not be too harsh with the rug. While wool rugs are durable, you do not want to damage it accidentally. |
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Brush - If you have pets, you may find that their hair may accumulate in your wool rug. Since you do not want to use an overly powerful vacuum on your wool rug, vacuuming will often leave pet hair behind on the wool rug. A simple and effective way to remove pet hair is to gently brush the wool rug making sure you brush in the direction of the nap of the rug.
Snow Cleaning - Believe it or not, an effective way to clean your wool rug is to use snow! Once again wool rugs have been around for centuries, so sometimes old methods of cleaning are the best. To clean a wool rug with snow, you can take your rug outside on a day when the temperatures will remain below freezing, and at least 3 inches of snow has accumulated on the ground. Allow the wool rug to acclimate itself to the temperature (usually a half an hour or so works, and this will keep the snow from melting and saturating the wool) and then place fresh, clean snow on the rug. Gently beat the rug with the flat side of a broom and then flip it over and repeat the same process for the back of the rug and then shake off excess snow and allow the rug to hand outside for a minimum of 30 minutes. The below-freezingtemperatures will kill any bacteria that may be lurking in your wool rug, and the snow will help remove any dirt and debris trapped in the fibers of the rug.
Snow Cleaning - Believe it or not, an effective way to clean your wool rug is to use snow! Once again wool rugs have been around for centuries, so sometimes old methods of cleaning are the best. To clean a wool rug with snow, you can take your rug outside on a day when the temperatures will remain below freezing, and at least 3 inches of snow has accumulated on the ground. Allow the wool rug to acclimate itself to the temperature (usually a half an hour or so works, and this will keep the snow from melting and saturating the wool) and then place fresh, clean snow on the rug. Gently beat the rug with the flat side of a broom and then flip it over and repeat the same process for the back of the rug and then shake off excess snow and allow the rug to hand outside for a minimum of 30 minutes. The below-freezingtemperatures will kill any bacteria that may be lurking in your wool rug, and the snow will help remove any dirt and debris trapped in the fibers of the rug.
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