Easy Tips to Take Care of Your Natural Fibre Rugs
The best part about the natural
fibre rugs is that they not only look super elegant but are equally easy to
clean and maintain as well. Having said so, the cleaning techniques, however,
differ a bit than your regular synthetic carpets and other floor coverings. For
instance, take the case of jute rugs, they are highly durable and can last you
few years by following a bare minimal maintenance routine. However, if you keep
the natural carpet constantly
under highly humid or moist condition, its inherent structure is going to break
and the rug will disintegrate in no time. Hence, washing them up is certainly
not one of the ways to clean them.
Similarly, there are many other
things which you need to be wary of, so we have put together an exclusive list
of cleaning tips that you could use to keep your natural fibre rugs clean and
running for years.
1.
Periodic vacuuming: Regular vacuuming i.e. once
or a couple of times a week is the easiest way to clean and increase its life
of your favourite rug. It will help take off, the loose soil and dirt particles
which could even stain the carpet if not cleaned in time.
Besides, you must
exercise a little caution while vacuuming and stay clear of the binding knots
as this can potentially damage them.
Also, pay special
attention to the vacuum heater and ensure that it is turned off as otherwise,
the natural fibres could catch fire leading to a bigger accident.
2. Prefer
dry cleaning: As mentioned earlier, keeping water off your natural carpet is the
best means to enhance its life. Also, avoid using shampoo, wet detergents or
steam-based cleansing.
Nothing works better than the dry-cleaning
process for your natural rug. Either you could get it done professionally or
make use of various DIY carpet dry cleaning kits available in the market.
3. Treating
Blotches & Stains: When faced with wine or coffee spills, you must
immediately jump into the action and use a tissue or a high absorption clean
cloth to suck the moisture at the earliest.
Also, never resort to rubbing as
this could spread the stain instead. In case the spills are difficult to absorb
or have seeped too deep inside the fibre of the carpet then use the cloth
dampened with soda water- It works like magic in most of the cases.
However, if the
staining is widespread, seek the professional help to contain the damage.
4. Natural
Fibre Cleansers: It is never going to be easy to select the right product
for the cleaning of your favourite natural
carpet. Exercise utmost caution as an unsuitable product can cause more
damage than any good.
Stick with the
standard and company recommended products to stay clear off some unwelcome
surprises.
5. Protective
Coatings: For that extra care, you could use a protective solution to coat
your natural fibre rugs and carpets. The layer works as a protective barrier
thus effectively guarding against the spills, dust particles and other foreign
materials that could damage the surface underneath.
By following these easy tips, you
can easily add a few more years to your natural fabric rugs and carpets
besides gifting them with timeless quality.
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