Observing proper maintenance and care for a woolen carpet is a great way of preventing damage and early wear and tear. It's important that you get to know the occasional and day-to-day maintenance tips necessary for your woolen carpet. Below are maintenance guidelines that will help you take good care of your woolen carpet.

Vacuuming a Woolen Carpet

If you vacuum a woolen carpet regularly, you will prolong its longevity and also prevent accumulation of allergens in the carpet fibers. Vacuum your woolen carpet at least once a week if the rate of traffic is low or twice to three times a week if traffic is high. For example, if your carpet is in a busy office or at home and you have kids and pets, then you have a high traffic environment.

The best way to ensure you remove most, if not all, dirt particles from the fibers of your woolen carpet is to move the vacuum cleaner slowly. Also, ensure that the dust bag of your machine is not nearly full. It's best if the bag is empty or at least below half full so that the machine does not lose its full suction ability.

Removing Spills

Spills that are not cleaned out immediately eventually become stains, and if the solvent that spills is harsh on wool, such as harsh cleaning detergents, it will weaken or corrode the fibers of your carpet. Purchase and keep a good wool-friendly detergent for your carpet and lint-free cloths so that you will always be ready to clean out any spills.

To clean out a spill, first blot the area with a dry, absorbent cloth so as to dry up the spill. After that use another cloth that is soaked in the carpet cleaning detergent to blot the area and remove the spill. Rinse the area by blotting it with a clean, damp cloth that has been soaked in clean water. Lastly, blot the area with a dry cloth and then give it time to dry up completely.

Professional Deep Cleaning

Professional deep cleaning is indispensable because it ensures dirt embedded in wool fibers is removed. Professional cleaners use advanced methods, which are better than vacuuming, to pull out stubborn grime that is not visible to the naked eye. Remember that wool carpets can accumulate up to a pound of dirt for every square yard before you notice it's dirty.

Keep in mind that it's important you leave deep cleaning to the professionals because wool carpets easily shrink and lose shape if they fail to dry up properly. You should take your carpet for deep cleaning every 1-3 years. If your home or office is a high traffic area, then have your carpet cleaned every year. However, if the place is a low traffic area, you can deep clean your carpet after every two or three years.

The best way to maintain the sturdiness and beauty of your woolen carpet is by following the recommended maintenance tips and guidelines.

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