Area Rug Do's and Dont's

Do:

Softly Blot up spills ASAP.  Don’t rub it fuzzes the yarn.

Keep a mixture of ½ white vinegar and ½ water as a safe and effective way to remove most stains from wool rugs.  Especially effective on pet stains and odor.

Vacuum your rugs frequently

Rotate your rugs yearly to minimize excessive wear

Keep blinds closed to reduce sun fading.

Read labels on store bought cleaners.  If it doesn’t say Woolsafe approved, don’t use it.

Test every spot remover for color-fastness in an inconspicuous place before using.
   
Call St Louis Area Rug Cleaning for help.

Don’t:

Rub on the yarn it causes fuzz.  Blot only.

Use bleach, it dissolves wool.

Trust online formulas on wool or natural fibers – they may be for synthetic fibers.

Put off cleaning your rugs.  Soil in a rug causes premature wear.

Let a “carpet cleaner” clean your nice rugs.  Rugs are not the same as wall to wall carpet.