You made the right investment if you have a woollen carpet in your home. Woollen carpets are naturally durable and stain-resistant, making them easier to clean and maintain. They also withstand heavy traffic and are the perfect choice for the modern style of living.
With their soft texture and warm feel under your feet, you become proud of your choice of buying one for your home. Though they effectively deal with dust and dirt, it’s best for you to know how to clean a wool carpet.
With regular vacuuming and occasional washing, you can make them run for as long as you want. Below are a few tips needed for you to care for your woollen carpet.
- Regular cleaning
It’s essential to do regular cleaning to preserve the original texture of the carpet. You can also increase its lifespan when you remove dirt and dust regularly. The frequency of cleaning depends on the carpet’s exposure to dust and dirt.
When you are cleaning, it’s better to choose a lighter clean than using any harsh treatments. Regular cleaning includes dry vacuuming at least once a week which will help prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt in the deeper layers of the carpet. Also, if soil settles in the deep layers, it will grind at the base of the tuft leading to faster wear and tear.
- Clean up immediately when a spill or an accident occurs
Though woollen carpets are naturally resistant to stains, it doesn’t mean you can postpone the stain cleaning. Untreated spills will cause a stain on the carpet which becomes difficult to clean. Also, as staining occurs from the chemical bonding between the spill components and carpet fibre, it becomes difficult to separate them after the bond happens. Hence, it’s important for you to sort out spills and stains as soon as possible.
When using chemicals for cleaning, use mild agents that have low alkalinity, non-sticky texture and good cleaning power. You should also see that there are no added bleaches in the agent you are using.
- Understand how to remove common stains
There’s a process you need to follow whenever a spill happens. If it’s solid, try to scoop out as much as possible without spreading on the carpet. You can then remove the stain using a small amount of water and press on the spill using clean white paper towels. Don’t apply too much water as it spreads the spill further. The paper towels you use should have the ability to soak up moisture. After this, blot again and again using more water until you no longer see the spill. The carpet dries immediately: if possible, you can sun-dry it.
Pro tip: Never scrub the stain on the carpet or put too much pressure while blotting as it can damage the pile.
- Cleaning oily or greasy stains
Normal water spills can be easily removed but not the oily or greasy stains. Depending on the substance, you should use certain cleaning agents to remove the stain. Use a stain remover for dry stains that’s effective on greasy spills. Also, make sure that the cleaning agent you are using isn’t causing any reaction to the fibre. It can cause irreversible damage.
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Hire professional carpet cleaners for deep
cleaning
Even if you
have tried DIY methods to clean stains but are not seeing desirable results,
you can always use professionals. You can occasionally book them for deep
cleaning of your carpets. They have tools and agents that can remove even
stubborn stains. Often, they use a technique called steam cleaning so that it
loosens the dirt, cuts grease, and sanitises your carpet.
DIY cleaning methods are effective; however, you have to be alert and clean the carpets regularly. It preserves the texture of the carpet and also makes them hygienic.
