A luxury wool carpet is an asset to any home. Keep it looking clean and fresh, and you’ll be able to enjoy its beauty for many years to come. Read on for all of the luxury wool carpet cleaning tips you need.
Benefits of a luxury wool carpet
Wool is one of the most popular choices of fabric for a carpet, and this hasn’t changed for many years. Its natural beauty, warmth, style and durability make it the sought-after option for both homeowners and businesses alike.
If you want the benefits of having a luxury wool carpet to be maximised, getting it regularly cleaned is important – and knowing how it should be cleaned, and which ways to go about it can ensure that the wool carpet is cleaned as safely and thoroughly as possible.
Careful vacuuming
All carpets, regardless of whether they’re made from wool or not, need vacuuming regularly – ideally at least two or three times each week.
It’s especially important to vacuum a wool carpet because wool is a very thick, dense material, so dust, dirt and particles can easily get trapped inside the carpet.
Because of how easily dirt can become ingrained inside a wool carpet, use a vacuum cleaner with a strong, adjustable suction on it and a powerful HEPA filter. A machine that’s gentle on fibres, with soft bristles and a powerhead that’s air driven, is ideal, although you can also get machines that are specifically designed for wool carpet cleaning, so this might be worth looking into.
Wool can be sensitive, so don’t use a machine that is going to pull at the fibres, as this could cause damage to fabrics and they may fray.
When vacuuming a luxury wool carpet, move the machine slowly but gently in different directions, so hidden dirt won’t go unmissed.
Take care to look after your machine by regularly emptying and cleaning the filter, so it’s in the optimum condition and peak performance every time you use it.
Treating stains
Wool is naturally stain-resistant but not stain-proof, so it’s important to promptly deal with any spills and stains on your luxury wool carpet as soon as they take place, to prevent permanent fabric discoloration and damage.
The first important thing to do is blot as much of the spillage as possible from the carpet using a clean cloth that’s absorbent or use kitchen paper. When blotting, just dab, don’t scrub, as this could spread the stain out further. Work from the outside of the spillage inwards.
When working on stains, it’s essential to use a woolsafe carpet cleaner. Read the instructions on the bottle. Even if the product says it’s woolsafe, it’s still a good idea to do a small patch test on a part of the carpet that’s hidden, to double check that fibres or dyes won’t react adversely.
Apply the solution gently and carefully, using either a damp cloth or a spray bottle to ensure even coverage. Avoid overwetting the carpet with too much liquid because if wool absorbs excess moisture it can be prone to shrinking.
If the stain hasn’t lifted with the first attempt using a woolsafe carpet cleaner, repeat the process again.
Once the stain has been removed, blot the carpet gently with a clean, dry cloth. Rinse lightly with a damp cloth, and blot to soak up any remaining cleaning residues. Use a dry cloth to eliminate the moisture in the carpet and allow good ventilation in the room to help the carpet dry. You could also use a fan or hairdryer on a cool setting to speed up drying.
Professional stain removal
Stains can be difficult to remove from any carpet, but when you’re dealing with luxury wool fibres that can be very sensitive, and require specialist cleaning and care, it’s probably a wise idea to use a luxury wool carpet cleaning professional who knows exactly what they’re doing, has the right expertise and the best equipment.
At Carpet Bright UK, we have a lot of experience working with wool and removing stains from luxury wool fibres, so your carpets will be in very capable hands with us. We can also apply a stain protector to your wool carpet, to stop new stains from penetrating into fabrics.
Deep cleaning for luxury wool carpets
Not only will your luxury wool carpet need vacuuming regularly and treated for any spots and stains, but it’s recommended to get all carpets professionally deep cleaned once or twice each year.
If you’re considering hiring a machine to deep clean your luxury wool carpet, think twice. Those machines that you can hire aren’t as effective as deep cleaning a carpet compared to machines used by the likes of professionals.
What’s more, cleaning a luxury wool carpet requires specialist knowledge of how wool reacts to different cleaning methods and materials, and unless you’re a wool specialist, leaving it to the professionals means you don’t have to worry about any problems occurring.
At our long-established wool carpet cleaning business, we’ve cleaned many wool carpets over the years, so we know how to expertly handle this exquisite material, and which methods can be safely used on the wool carpet. We know exactly how much water and cleaning solution to apply to wool, to prevent damage to fibres and avoid shrinkage, whilst still ensuring full elimination of dirt, stains, odours, allergens and debris.
We use natural-based steam cleaning which is a very dependable way of deep cleaning luxury wool carpets, which is gentle on fibres, yet very tough on dirt. We can adjust the heat and pressure settings on the machine to make sure the right conditions for cleaning are applied for your particular type of wool carpet, whilst considering factors like the carpet’s pile type, pile length, dyes and overall condition.
Home care tips
As well as investing in professional deep cleaning for your luxury wool carpets, you can follow general maintenance tips to keep your wool carpets in good condition, preventing rapid dirt accumulation.
For example, don’t wear shoes inside the house, and if you have pets, clean their paws when they come indoors after a walk and groom their coats regularly to stop excessive fur shedding. Place mats in entrance areas that receive heavy traffic, to prevent heavy soiling and potential fabric wear and tear.
When you need expert cleaning for your luxury wool carpets, contact Carpet Bright UK.
