Many luxury floor coverings use wool in their weave, from fine Persian and Oriental artworks to modern examples like shag rugs.
While wool rugs offer warmth and softness beneath our feet, they require careful consideration when it comes to cleaning. However, it isn’t always easy to tell if a wool rug requires professional care, as their thick pile can hide how much dust they have amassed.
When to clean wool rugs
Rug experts always recommend that wool products are booked in for a deep clean annually. Of course, in some instance immediate action is required. Exceptionally absorbent, wool fibres can soak up spills and stain deeply. Their long pile can make it hard to extract staining and residue left can lead to bacteria forming and unpleasant lingering odours. A deep clean includes stain and bacteria killing treatments that remove unwanted marks and neutralise odours.
Allergy sufferers often find they can ease their symptoms with summer rug care. Professional cleaning services go deeper removing all unwanted allergens from pollen to pet hair creating a more breathable atmosphere in homes.
Why wool rugs need professional care
When luxury wool rugs become filled with dust, the particles form a solid mass around the roots of each yarn. When the rug is sat upon, stepped on or has furniture placed on it, the pressure drives the compacted dust to bite into rug fibres causing critical damage. Professionals remove dry soiling using micro-harmonic vibrations before rugs are fully submerged in a solution of softened water and mild detergent for a full deep clean.
For urgent or annual wool rug cleaning in Essex, reach out to us at the Rug Cleaning Studio today.
