
Care and Maintenance
To prevent any irreversible damage during the first phase of use of a handmade rug, it is essential to know some precautions and to know how to deal with the most common problems. In addition to using strictly professional washing techniques, there are some important tricks recommended to preserve the tactile and aesthetic qualities of the carpet over time through proper daily management.
Care and Maintenance
To prevent any irreversible damage during the first phase of use of a handmade rug, it is essential to know some precautions and to know how to deal with the most common problems. In addition to using strictly professional washing techniques, there are some important tricks recommended to preserve the tactile and aesthetic qualities of the carpet over time through proper daily management.
DAILY CLEANING
Vacuum gently at low power avoiding the overlock of the rug.
SHEDDING OR SPROUTING
Shedding of fluff is normal as it is residue of pile shaving and cannot be considered a production defect.
Shedding will subside over time. It should minimize after 20/25 vacuums
You may also find loose fibres. These should be snipped off with a small pair of scissors. Do not pull the yarns as this will damage the rug.
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT
To even out the effects of the sun it is recommended that your rug is turned around regularly.
IMPRINTS
Furniture resting on rugs will leave an imprint. Turn around the rug regularly to distribute these imprints more evenly and balance wear. attenuating the perception of consumption and standardizing the aesthetics.
FOLDS
These lines or creases are not permanent and will disappear over time.
WASHING
Always use the services of specialized cleaning companies.
Recommendations for the cleaning companies: Use lukewarm water and neutral soap
Dry flat.
TRANSPORT
For transport, it is imperative to roll-up rugs.
Do not fold rugs.
Do not put heavy objects on rolled-up rugs.
DAILY CLEANING
Vacuum gently at low power avoiding the overlock of the rug.
SHEDDING OR SPROUTING
The presence of fluff is due to shaving cut residues and is not considered a manufacturing defect. It must be tackled with the use of a vacuum cleaner and after about 25 passages the phenomenon is generally reduced significantly. The yarns that come out should not be pulled but cut with small scissors.
EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT
If exposed to direct sunlight, there is a chance that the carpet will fade over time. The periodic rotation guarantees the homogeneity of any chromatic variation.
IMPRINTS
Furniture placed on the carpet can leave fingerprints, lines or creases on the pile. Rotating the carpet periodically helps to distribute the signs of passage in all areas of the product, reducing the perception of consumption and uniforming the aesthetics.
FOLDS
For transport rugs are always rolled-up. When unrolling your rug you may find it has a few folds. This is not a production defect. The folds are not permanent and will disappear with time and gentle vacuuming.
WASHING
Always use the services of specialized cleaning companies. Do not was rugs at home. Recommendations for the cleaning companies: Use lukewarm water and neutral soap - Dry flat.
TRANSPORT
For transport, it is imperative to roll-up rugs.
For transport it is imperative to roll-up rugs.
Do not fold rugs.
Do not put heavy objects on rolled-up rugs.