Wool Rug Care & Cleaning

Regular care and cleaning is essential to ensure a long and beautiful life with your hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug. There are so many reasons to love wool rugs, one of which is their durability and longevity. Wool naturally contains lanolin which helps wool to stay waterproof, stain resistant and repel dust. But they still require regular care and cleaning.

Regular Rug Cleaning

Vacuum

We recommend you vacuum your Moroccan rug every week or two to remove regular dirt which can build up and damage the natural fibers of the rug over time. Simply use your vacuum on a lower power setting, without using the brush roll/beater bar which can pull and damage those fibers. For higher pile rugs, be sure to adjust your vacuum settings accordingly to reduce suction and/or raise the vacuum higher off the ground. Flipping the rug over and vacuuming the backside will also help to remove deeper set dirt for a more thorough cleaning. 

Alternatively, you can simply take the rug outside and shake the dirt loose. 

Shedding of wool rugs is normal. Regular vacuuming will help to manage the shedding but it should subside within a few weeks of delivery.

Rotate

Rotating your rug regularly will minimize (or at least evenly distribute) wear-patterns from higher traffic areas, fading from sunlight and furniture pressure points and will also allow you to clean those harder-to-reach areas.

Long-Term

We highly recommend using a rug pad. A rug pad will keep your rug from sliding around on wood floors, add extra comfort under foot, provide extra support for the rug under heavy furniture and protect the rug against friction from every day use. 

Professional rug cleaning every 5 years of so for long-term maintenance will keep your rug in good clean shape, but is not necessary. 

Keep in mind, the look of your rug will change over time as colors fade and fibers soften with use and age but that's why we love them; hand-knotted wool rugs are beautiful at every age!

Spot Cleaning

For spot cleaning, remove the spill as soon as possible. Blot up any remaining liquid with a clean, white cloth. Use water (never hot) and a mild detergent to blot the stained area. Do not oversaturate the rug and never scrub. Spot cleaners may be used as needed, but always check that it is specifically formulated for wool.

For pet urine, mix a quarter cup of white vinegar with a quarter cup of water. Using a clean cloth, dab the cleaning mixture onto the stain to neutralize the odor.

Club soda can be dabbed onto a more pigmented stain (red wine, tomato sauce) to neutralize and keep from setting.

Consider a professional rug cleaning for tougher stains.