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rug care
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Vacuum regularly to reduce the abrasive action of soil and grit from the pile
- A good quality vacuum cleaner will be needed to remove dust/dirt from a shagpile rug
- Clean spills immediately
- The prompt removal of stains/soil marks is necessary to maintain a rugs appearance
- If stains are not dealt with immediately they may become permanent and even a professional cleaner may be unable to help
- Never rub a spill
- Instead blot any liquids with a dry absorbent white cloth or white paper towel
- Some stains may be cleaned with a mild clear detergent and lukewarm water
- If the stain cannot be removed, seek specialist advice
- Do not machine wash
- Try to have your rugs professionally cleaned at least once every six months using a professional carpet/rug cleaner
- Professional cleaning should be carried out only by a reputable company and they should avoid using any shampoos or cleaners with a spirit base
SHEDDING
- Often new rugs begin to produce fluff as a resut of loose fibres that remain in the rug after the manufacturing process
- Vacuum regularly and this will reduce over time
SPROUTING
- Occasionally loose yarn ends will rise above the pile surface
- This is a characteristic of this particular weave; strands can be safely trimmed to the surface when this occurs with a pair of sharp scissors
SHADING
- Is the result of lean or reversal of the pile direction during use
- Areas of the rug may appear to have changed colour where the pile is facing a different direction
- This is a natural effect in a rug, not a manufacturing fault and it can not be prevented
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