Regular Maintenance
The simplest and most frequent maintenance involves vacuuming and spot removal.

 

Vacuuming
Regular and thorough vacuuming once or twice a week (more often in heavy traffic areas) is an economical and effective way to remove soil and dirt particles before they become embedded into the pile of the carpet. For best results, empty your vacuum bag when half full.
- An upright vacuum with a beater bar/brush is best for cut pile carpet.
- A suction-only vacuum is recommended for loop pile Berber carpet to prevent excessive fuzzing.

 

Spot & Stain Removal
With spot and stain removal, speed is of the essence.
Blot up liquids with paper towel or absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon
Use a light, colourfast cotton towel for the treatment of spots. Immediately wet the cotton towel with water (max 40°), wring it out and place over the stain. When the towel is saturated replace it with a fresh one until the stain doesn’t give off anymore dirt.
Always work from the outer edge towards the centre to prevent spreading.
Do not soak the carpet pile.
If necessary, always brush cut pile carpets in the direction of the pile.
Do not use household cleaners such as soft soap, neutral soap, ammonia solution, turpentine, benzine or spot removal agents which are only recommended for textiles

 

For persistent stains:
Treat the spot with a spot removal agent which
- is suitable for wool
- is pH neutral
- is explicitly recommended for cleaning carpets and rugs
- leaves no sticky residue
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions when using commercial products.

 

Periodic maintenance
Thorough cleaning is required periodically to remove the deepest soil. There are many deep cleaning methods you can use to ensure the beauty and life of a wool carpet or rug. When having your wool carpet professionally cleaned, use a reputable company and check references.

 

Preventative measures
Place absorbent mats at entrances to your home; change or wash these when they become dirty.
Regularly change filters in your heating and air conditioning systems.