Earth Weave Carpet Care Information

Earth Weave Carpet Care Information

As with all quality natural fiber carpets, vacuuming with a suction only, no agitator, vacuum cleaner is recommended. Beater bar vacuum cleaners may damage the surface pile of the product. Therefore, you want to use a vacuum without the beater bar attachment. Proper vacuuming on a regular basis will increase performance. As with all wool carpeting, some pilling and shedding can occur. This is a natural characteristic of wool carpeting. Regular vacuuming can take care of this. You want to use a vacuum with a normal suction, not one that sucks too much. Make sure that the vacuum height is not too low. Use a vacuum that is not going to cause a lot of friction with the carpet. If you find that it is, see if your vacuum has an option to turn off the brush. Please do Not use a Dyson. 

Use carpet cleaners designed for natural wool rugs. Do not vigorously rub the affected area.  Lightly blot area instead.  If stain persists contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural fibers.

Keep the use of soaps to a minimum. Soaps can stay inside carpet after they have been cleaned. This can result in them getting quickly dirty again. This can actually be said for any carpet.

Spills usually blot up, and regular vacuuming removes dry dirt efficiently. Use only a wool approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected area. Lightly blot area instead. If stain persists, contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural fibers. Do not use water-based cleaners designed for synthetic carpets. The moisture from water-based cleaners for synthetic carpets can shrink the fibers and pull dirt back into them. Vacuuming removes dry dirt efficiently. Use only a wool approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected. Lightly blot area instead.  If stains persist contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural fibers.       

Wool does well to professional carpet cleaning. The manufacture recommends using the Host Carpet Cleaning System.

Stains

Any obvious stains should be cleaned immediately. If you are unsure of what to do, play it safe and contact a reputable, professional cleaner for advice.
 

1. Quickly blot up the mess without rubbing. Apply clean cold water to the stain to dilute it and blot gently with a clean white cloth. Dissolve a small quantity of mild cleaner such as a gentle soap, or approved wool cleaner in a bowl of lukewarm water. Test for color-fastness by applying the solution to a small area in an inconspicuous part of the rug. 
2. Dampen the stained area, working from the outside edges of the stain in. Then blot gently with a clean white cloth, turning it so that you use a dry area each time. Avoid rubbing. If the stain persists, repeat this step.
3. Rinse and clean the area. Blot and fluff the pile until the area is dry to touch.