Before you clean your rug, read this.

Before you clean your rug, read this.

Most rug damage is not from use.
It is from incorrect cleaning.

Specifically: methods designed for synthetic wall-to-wall carpet applied to a natural-fibre hand-knotted piece.

They are not interchangeable. Not slightly different. Completely different.

▶️ Routine care.
Vacuum once a week, low suction, in the direction of the pile. Run your palm across the surface, with the pile it lies flat, against it there is resistance. Always vacuum with it. No beater brush. Ever.

▶️ Spills.
Blot immediately. White cloth. Never rub – rubbing drives the liquid into the pile and spreads the stain. Cold water for water-soluble spills. For anything else, call the maker before treating.

▶️ Deep clean.
Every 3–5 years. A professional who specifically hand-washes natural fibre rugs.

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