Westland and Ann Arbor, Michigan

Understanding Wool

Your wool rugs can indeed last for a lifetime. We have cleaned many oriental rugs well over 100 years old. These rugs are passed down from generations. Wool is very durable and cleans well if cleaned often. This is much in part because it is a natural fiber.

CAUTIONS ABOUT WOOL

Spots and spills must be removed immediately. Since wool is a natural fiber, it may stain easily. If you cannot remove the stain, call a professional. As well, wool rugs should be cleaned on a regular basis BEFORE they appear soiled. The lesson here is with frequent, regular cleaning, wool carpets are easy to maintain but if allowed to accumulate soil, they are indeed difficult to clean.

Avoid bleaches and strong chemicals. Bleach will actually dissolve wool.

Specialty Fabrics in Rugs

Silk is a rare fiber that adds a unique texture and appearance to some rugs. The same rules apply with silk as wool. Extra caution should be taken with silk. Silk should not be allowed to get wet. Shrinkage and bleeding is very likely. Cotton rugs respond similar to wool.

Sisal, grass, and hemp rugs should not be gotten wet. Avoid liquid spills as well as liquid spotting agents. In most cases, these type of rugs can only be cleaned with a dry cleaning powder with minimal results.

How to Make Sure Your Spot Remover is Safe

Pre-test any spotting agent by applying the spot treatment to an inconspicuous area. Gently agitate the tested area with a white cloth. Allow the agent to dwell in the fiber until it is dry. If bleeding or shrinkage occurs, do not continue.

Get Your FREE Rug Guide

Call us today for your FREE How to Care For Wool and Fine Rugs Guide. This guide will give you valuable tips on how to take care of your rugs.

Call for truly professional cleaning

If you want to hire a carpet cleaning company with a great reputation, call 734-513-6710 (Westland number). We'll fit you in our schedule as quickly as possible.

You'll get a trained technician armed with at least 12 specialty spot removers to remove your stains. The technician sent out to your home is a spot removal specialist. It's what he does all day.

So give us a try. Just click on the "FREE Estimate" in the banner at the top right corner of this page.

You'll rest at ease because you called the right company and you'll have beautiful floors. Keep your carpet beautiful.

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