Shiro Hand-woven Jute Rugs

How to take care of carpets?

Regular rug care will enable your rug to maintain its original appearance and style for years. There are some very simple to-do’s as given below:

• Clean your rug regularly (atleast once a week). Unless mentioned below for any specific materials, use light vacuum - it prevents impurities from becoming embedded in the rug’s pile.You can also use walk-off mats at all entrances to absorb soil and moisture.
• Keep heavy usage areas, such as hallways, stairs, and exterior entryways clean. They are the major sources of dust and other impurities.
• Use scissors to clip sprouts and snags; do not pull them or the rug might get damaged.
• In case of water / liquid spillage, place towels or cloth over wet area and put pressure with a heavy, colorfast object to absorb moisture. Leave overnight.
• Rugs should be dried on both front and back sides.
• When storing for a long time, rugs must be rolled with the front-side in and kept with cloth wrapping, and not folded. Do not fold or put in an airtight plastic bag.
• Avoid keeping furniture with sharp legs on top of a rug.
• Avoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight with blinds, shades, etc.
• Remove as much of food spills as possible by scraping gently with a spoon or dull knife.
• Consider professional cleaning service at least once in every two years.
• Rotate or reposition your rug every six months to enable even wear and fading on the surface and extend the life of the rug.
• Please keep away from sharp objects, hot surfaces and open fire places.

Special care instructions for Jute Rugs.

• Please clean the rug gently using a soft clean cloth as and when required, do not vacuum.
• Please do not soak the rug in any liquid.
• The rug will emit a natural odour of jute which is not hazardous.
• The rug may not lie flat immediately when taken out from its packaging but will settle down over a period of time.