Care

GENERAL CARE & MAINTENANCE

General Tips

  • Rotate your rug every six months to reduce uneven wear and tear
  • Use a rug pad to extend the life of your rug, prevent sliding and to protect your floors
  • Have your rugs professionally cleaned every three to six years, depending on the level of use

Vacuuming

  • Lightly vacuum once or twice a week. Use the hard floor attachment and the lightest possible setting. Avoid powerful vacuums that may pull fibers loose from the base of the rug
  • Vacuum the base of your rug occasionally, as dirt can accumulate here as well

Spills & Stains

  • Blot spills with a paper towel or colourless cloth, and do not wipe or scrub.
  • When spills may cause a stain, you can immediately apply a small amount of mild soap and warm water (except with sisal / jute / seagrass rugs). Blot excess liquid with paper towel or colourless cloth, removing as much soap as possible as residue can act as a magnet for dirt
  • Make sure you choose a very mild soap free from any bleach or hydrogen peroxide
  • In most cases, warm water and a small amount of soap will take care of spills if attended to quickly. Always check the care instructions on the back of your rug first.
  • For further cleaning tips, please contact your rug cleaning professional

Easy Care Options

For an easy care option, choose a low maintenance material
  • Non-shed (less vacuuming): microfibre, polypropylene
  • Low shed (less vacuuming): short pile acrylic
  • Spill and stain resistant (less cleaning): polypropylene, acrylic
  • Dirt resistant (easy to clean): sisal