It is not recommended that you put natural fiber rugs in areas with moisture and humidity. These areas can cause the natural area rugs to expand or shrink causing damage to your rug. Therefore, the kitchen, bathroom, and basement are not good areas to place your rug. Try the living room, bedroom, or home office. If you do live in a particularly humid area, we suggest purchasing a spray protector to help the rug from absorbing moisture.

Wool rugs are a bit harder to clean than other natural fiber rugs. Begin by beating your wool rug outside with a rug beater. It’s important that you beat it hard to get out all the dirt that may be embedded in the rug. Then, proceed to sweep your rug and vacuum it twice a week. If the wool rug is placed in a high traffic area it’s recommended that the rug owner rotates the rug 180 degrees every month. If the wool rug is in a low traffic area, once a year is more than enough.

Steam cleaning is recommended twice a year, but only use water. If a spill occurs blot it up immediately with paper towels. Rubbing the stain can cause the wool to become matted over time. If a stain is particularly tough use a cleaning foam or Woolite. Never use oxygen based cleaners. These cleaners are extremely harsh and can damage your rug.

Cowhide patchwork rugs are bought for their texture and their uniqueness. No two cowhide patchwork rug is the same. Unlike the other rugs mentioned, cowhide patchwork rugs are a little harder to maintain. We don’t recommend putting a cowhide patchwork rug in a high traffic area as it will wear the rug down quickly. We also don’t recommend placing your rug in a sunny area as the sun can cause the color in your rug to fade.

Do not dry clean or machine wash your cowhide patchwork rug. Instead, brush it with a hard plastic brush. This will keep the hair soft and fluffy while removing dirt. To clean, wipe the rug with a damp cloth with mild soap. Make sure the cloth is not wet and the soap does not contain alkaline. Do not soak the rug. After you’ve cleaned it, it is important to vacuum it or give it a good shake to get out any dirt that may still be in the rug. Spill do occur and it’s important to blot up the spill with a sponge or paper towel immediately. If the stain is persistent we recommended using mild soap.

The rugs we sell are durable and are known for their longevity. When taken care of they will last you for many years. Whether you purchase a seagrass, jute, or cowhide patchwork rug, it’s important to follow these instructions carefully to get the most out of your rug.

Seagrass rugs are remarkably easy to clean and to maintain. Their reed-like fibers don’t absorb stains or spills unless you let the rug soak in liquid for several days – and we can’t imagine you’d ever do anything like that.

For most owners, you’ll be able to keep your seagrass rug looking like new with just a few passes with the vacuum as you do your regular cleaning. This will keep dirt from building up on the surface of your rug, making it look dingy or discoloring it.

When you vacuum, make sure to vacuum from both directions: left to right, and top to bottom. The way that seagrass rugs are woven means that they have raised edges throughout the weave, and if you only vacuum from one direction, you will likely miss quite a bit of dirt that is trapped under those raised edges.

While vacuuming should be sufficient for your seagrass rug for years, natural home rugs like ours are sure to last for a very long time, sometimes you may want to do a more extensive cleaning at some point. Here are a few tips to clean your seagrass rug without damaging it.

• For fresh stains, simply blot. Seagrass doesn’t absorb stains easily, so you can usually blot up a stain without any trouble with a paper towel or a clean rag. Don’t scrub; you’ll only work the liquid deeper into the weave.
• For difficult stains, blot with cleaner. A small amount of mild detergent or carpet shampoo can be blotted on and then blotted up again with a clean damp cloth. Do not use lots of water! Soaking the rug will damage it. Just a small amount will do the trick. Dry the spot with a hair dryer afterward.
• See a carpet cleaner. For smaller seagrass rugs, such as an area rug, you can bring your rug to a dry cleaner if you would like an overall extensive cleaning that won’t damage the fibers. Make sure you bring it to a trusted drycleaner – you don’t want your beautiful natural seagreass rug damaged by an untested one!

A word of warning: Never, ever use a steam-cleaner or wet shampoo on seagrass rugs. Seagrass is a natural fiber and if exposed to the amount of heat and moisture in a steam cleaner, it will warp. It will also damage the fibers themselves, making them weak and possibly breaking them. Avoid at all costs!

If you’d like a beautiful, stain-resistant natural seagrass rug for your home, please feel free to browse our collection and contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy!