| Cleaning Hints and Tips |
| Any spills must be blotted up and treated as soon as possible. If left unattended, although not immediately visable, these spots will develop into yellowing stains with time. |
| "Spot'n'Stain Remover", available at M & M's Rug Shop, is a highly recommended spot cleaner. Simply spray the stained area, leave for 30 seconds and then blot up with a dry absorbent cloth. This is safe to use with natural and synthetic fibres and is extremely effective. |
| A simple and readily available spot cleaner we recommend is "Martha Gardener's Woolmix". Available at Kmart / Coles etc. It is gentle, very thorough and doesn't need rinsing. Mix in a container with cold water until frothy, squeeze out your cloth or sponge, and use the froth to do the cleaning. Be careful not to get to much water in the rug as this may cause the colours to run. Always mop up any excess moisture and clean from the outside of the stain to the centre. |
| Dry Powder "Karpet" is another effective and recommended product, available at most supermarkets. To be ready to treat most spills its is a good idea to have on hand the following: |
| For common spills - click here |
| The old
fashioned beating of a rug is still an acceptable and effective way to
remove built up dust and dirt from your rug. On a preferably warm and
sunny day leave your rug outside in the sun for 30 mins or so. The heat
softens the rug reducing the chance of tears and damage. Hang the rug
over a rail or bar and beat the back of the rug with a flat paddle or
such, and watch the dust fly out. |
