Taking Care of Your Wool Floors *
Taking Care of Your Wool Floors *
Maintaining the beauty of wool carpets is much easier than you think . Wool ’ s unique and complex fibers release soil up to 25 % more readily than synthetic fibers . The natural resistance of wool fibers gives you time to react to liquid spills since the liquid will stay on the top of the pile longer before absorbing into the carpet . There are three basic steps to protecting your wool carpet investment :
Vacuuming
� Vacuum thoroughly and frequently , particularly in high traffic areas . � Make three vacuum passes for light soil areas and five to seven for heavily soiled areas . � Vacuum first against the pile , this lifts the pile , helping to unsettle and remove dirt and grit while reducing matting . � When completed with the process , vacuum in the direction of the pile to achieve a uniform look .
A linear texture provides dimension to a neutral colored wool carpet . Photo courtesy of CCA Global Partners — www . ccaglobal . com for stores .
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