WOOL RUG CARE
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
Depending on traffic and wear, you may want to have your rug professionally cleaned. Regular cleaning will enhance color and texture and extend the life of your rug. Find a reputable cleaner in your area that specializes in high quality wool rugs.
Jessie D’Angelo does not recommend any stain repellent treatments that contain silicone, because they tend to accelerate carpet soiling.
VACUUMING
Regular and thorough vacuuming with a good vacuum as often as needed is the best way to remove soil and dirt particles before they become imbedded in your rug.
SPOT AND STAIN REMOVAL
Immediate treatment of any spill is very important. Blot up liquids with a paper towel or color free absorbent cloth. Scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon. Apply an absorbent dry powder cleaner directly to the affected area. Let stand for 15 minutes, and vacuum well until all powder is gone. Repeat as necessary. Please note that the absorbent powder cleaners are intended for spot cleaning only. Be careful of overuse, which may cause build up.
Rugs should be vacuumed weekly, preferably using a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar. Send them out annually to an expert rug cleaner. Do not scotch guard or use chemical solvents.
THROWS AND PILLOWS CARE
Dry cleaning only is preferred, although throws may be hand washed in cold water with ordinary shampoo. They may be steamed, but not directly ironed. Pillows may be dry cleaned only.
A FEW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Jessie D’Angelo uses only the highest quality European industry standard dyes when dyeing our wool. These dyes have very good fastness properties, however you should give your rug normal protection from direct sunlight. Rotating your rug and furniture occasionally is recommended to equalize wear and sun effects.
Hand-tufted wool rugs shed, loose wool fibers or “fluff.” This shedding is the normal result of fibers left in the rug during the tufting process. Regular vacuuming will remove these fibers over time, usually a few months to a year.Occasionally, through normal wear a yarn tuft will work its way to the surface of the rug. Never pull these out, simply use scissors to snip the yarn even with the surface of the rug.
Hand-loomed wool or cotton rugs does not shed or loose wool fibers. We recommend that you use a non-slip pad under the rug as an extra layer of protection and to keep the rug in place.
