Care & Cleaning

Care & Cleaning

A fine rug is a purchase for a lifetime and will last many generations with simple and regular maintenance. Our rugs are made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Wool rugs are extrememly durable and consistently outperform other materials. Unlike many other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and lasts longer. With approximately 4 billion pounds of carpet being discarded in the US every year, choosing an heirloom quality wool rug that can be passed from generation to generation, is a wonderful way to support both sustainable style and conscientious consumerism.

Wool is 100% renewable. It does not support bacterial growth, and will continually purify indoor air for up to 30 years, as contaminants are locked deep into the core of the wool fiber. Wool rugs are naturally flame resistant as they have a high moisture and protein content, making them difficult to initially ignite, and are self-extinguishing once the flame source has been removed.

Wool rugs are excellent choices for natural sound proofing, often used in apartments and recording studios for this reason. They will also help to heat and cool a room; wool rugs can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in water vapor, without feeling wet, and will then release or retain this moisture, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Rotation:
To ensure even wear on the pile and fringe, a rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.
Vacuuming:
Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Periodically flip the rug over and vacuum the backside as well. Please do not vacuum the fringe!
Padding:
A quality pad used under your rug helps to protect both the floor and the rug from dirt, wear and slippage. We carry cut-to-measure natural rubber and jute pads, as well as pre-cut cushioned felt pads that can also be used on top of wall-to-wall carpeting.
Cleaning:
We recommend our full immersion hand-wash every 3-5 years, depending on the traffic.




Care & Cleaning A fine rug is a purchase for a lifetime and will last many generations with simple and regular maintenance. Our rugs are made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Wool rugs are extrememly durable and consistently outperform other materials. Unlike many other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and lasts longer. With approximately 4 billion pounds of carpet being discarded in the US every year, choosing an heirloom quality wool rug that can be passed from generation to generation, is a wonderful way to support both sustainable style and conscientious consumerism. Wool is 100% renewable. It does not support bacterial growth, and will continually purify indoor air for up to 30 years, as contaminants are locked deep into the core of the wool fiber. Wool rugs are naturally flame resistant as they have a high moisture and protein content, making them difficult to initially ignite, and are self-extinguishing once the flame source has been removed. Wool rugs are excellent choices for natural sound proofing, often used in apartments and recording studios for this reason. They will also help to heat and cool a room; wool rugs can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in water vapor, without feeling wet, and will then release or retain this moisture, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Rotation: To ensure even wear on the pile and fringe, a rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years. Vacuuming: Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Periodically flip the rug over and vacuum the backside as well. Please do not vacuum the fringe! Padding: A quality pad used under your rug helps to protect both the floor and the rug from dirt, wear and slippage. We carry cut-to-measure natural rubber and jute pads, as well as pre-cut cushioned felt pads that can also be used on top of wall-to-wall carpeting. Cleaning: We recommend our full immersion hand-wash every 3-5 years, depending on the traffic.