It is inevitable that unexpectedly some drink, food, mud, or even vomit will end up on your new carpet. That is why it is important to speak quickly and respond correctly to remove the dirt. Below you will find some steps to get your Wool carpet clean again.
There is one golden rule: respond immediately when something is spilled on your Wool rug! This prevents the liquid from getting into the fibers of the carpet, which can cause a stain. No panic, most stains can be removed quickly and easily!
Step 1: Dab with a wet cloth
Take first a cloth and wet this with lukewarm water. Optionally, add a drop of strongly diluted shampoo. Dab caution with your cloth over the Wool rug to remove the stain. In no case should you ever rub. This will spread and push the stain into the fibers of the carpet. Continue for 1 minute dabbing until the stain is completely gone.
Step 2: Lukewarm water with vinegar
Did you manage to get most of it off by dabbing? Use now lukewarm water and do one splash of cleaning vinegar bij. Once again, you need to be careful with your dosages. Do not soak your cloth but make it damp and dab again on the stain until she is completely gone.
Avoid at all times strong chemical products or bleaching agents, because they can discolor your carpet. The stain may be gone, but in its place, you get a light spot, which permanently damages your rug.
Step 3: Let it dry for a moment
Finally, you wipe away the remaining moisture with a dry cloth and let your wool rug dry for a moment. For a comprehensive overview of how to remove which type of stain from your carpet, you can go to the stain guide.
Removing old stains
Have you overlooked a stain or only realized it later? No panic, first try to follow the above-mentioned steps. If the stain has penetrated too deeply into the fiber, you can always scrape the top layer of the carpet lightly. Afterwards, you take the vacuum cleaner to remove the loose particles.
Looking for a new rug?
One wool rug is always completely stain-resistant. This means you are good for a long time. It is important to check if the rug is made of 100% wool and of top quality. Are you looking for a new rug? Feel free to send us a message.
