The Natural Carpet Choice: Wool
A great choice in the world of natural carpets is wool carpeting. Wool has been used as a popular fibre for carpet making since as early as 3000BC. When considering carpeting options, numerous homeowners are selecting natural materials not just for their visual allure but also for their eco-friendly characteristics. These natural elements infuse a sense of nature into your home ambiance. Here at Floor Factory we offer natural flooring options from brands such as Crucial Trading, Alternative Flooring, Riviera and Kersaint Cobb. In our second blog on this topic of natural carpets, we’ll explore the advantages of wool carpets and offer some tips on how to tackle and prevent common problems.
Advantages of Wool Carpets
Wool carpets are a durable, low-maintenance and an aesthetically appealing flooring option, which makes them a firm favourite of many homeowners. Firstly, their easy-care nature simplifies maintenance routines, sparing time and effort whilst being soft, warm and luxurious. These carpet types are naturally resistant to spillages and dirt, allowing them to bounce back from foot traffic and retain their plush appearance for years. Wool carpets can also be dyed to a variety of colours and shades, meaning that you won’t be short of choices! Finally, these carpets are a safe option which provide a natural flame retardancy and anti-static properties.
How to Keep Your Wool Carpets Beautiful
To ensure that natural floor coverings maintain their appearance and low-maintenance properties, it is essential to maintain a regular cleaning routine and always immediately attend to spillages. It may be necessary to use the correct maintenance products to ensure the life and protection of the wool fibres.
Mats and rugs at entrances to your property can make a huge difference to the amount of dirt and debris being walked into the carpeted area. Remember to regularly vacuum and keep these maintained too to avoid transfer of this dirt further. Try to vacuum all areas at least once a week to remove grit particles which can damage fibres, especially focusing on high traffic areas.
How to Deal with Wool Carpet Spillages or Soiling
Let’s face it, accidents will happen! So if you are wondering ‘how do I remove a stain from a wool carpet?’ or happen to be facing a spillage on your wool carpets, here are some top tips:
1. Scrape off any solids first
2. Soak up the liquids with white kitchen roll or a clean cloth
3. Always work from the outside of the spill inwards
4. Blot the stain carefully but do not rub to avoid fibre damage
5. Use a wool safe carpet cleaning product and only use small quantities at a time applied to a cloth
6. Use a soft brush or sponge if necessary
7. Dry the spot
If heavy soiling occurs, such as mud, wait for it to dry and then use a stiff brush in the direction of the fibres and vacuum.
Never use household detergents and soaps, although they may be effective at cleaning it can damage the fibres and cause problems with water absorbency in the future making it difficult to deal with future spillages and stains. Always look for the wool safe logo:
Professional Cleaning
Some of our Wool carpet options come with a free ‘Wool Owners Warranty’. In the event of a spillage then you can contact your nearest registered specialists who will advise on how to tackle your stain, if you are unsuccessful in removing the stain, an appointment will be made to undertake a professional service free of charge. Service Providers have full insurance cover, a minimum of five years experience, recognised training certificates and agree to use WoolSafe Approved Products when cleaning wool or wool-rich carpet and rugs.
If you want a lifetime extension to the warranty of your wool carpets, simply have your carpet professionally cleaned once a year with registered wool safe cleaners and this will ensure any accidents to your carpet will be taken care of in the right way. At Floor Factory we can advise on which products come with a warranty or how to care for your wool carpet.
We hope that you have enjoyed reading about wool carpets, their advantages and how to deal with and fix any wool carpet problems. We are confident that a wool carpet will add touch of nature to your living space, making it both stylish and sustainable. To read more about natural flooring, caring for your floor or to talk about what flooring is the right choice for your home, contact our friendly team at Floor Factory today or visit our showroom.
