Published January 2025 | Updated January 2025
Routine care protects and prolongs the lifespan of your rug or carpet. In this post, we share our basic rug care tips and how to handle spills and stains.
Basic Rug Care
The first step in maintaining your rug or carpet is selecting durable and appropriate materials based on intended use and lifestyle. Head over to The Ultimate Guide to Rug Fibers for all you need to know about choosing the right material for your project & lifestyle.
Then, follow these basic guidelines:
All of our weaves come with guidelines for care and maintenance that are accessible under the Care tab on each weave page, but here are a few time-tested recommendations:
- Keep a sturdy doormat at the entrance of your home or office. A doormat or walk-off mat with tough, coarse fibers will catch dirt, dust and moisture, keeping it out of your space.
- Consider a no shoes in the house policy. The soles of our shoes are in constant contact with germs, dirt, oils and other contaminants. Keep your home free of these unwelcome guests by leaving your shoes at the door.
- Regular weekly or biweekly vacuuming removes dust and dirt, thereby preventing those grimy particles from becoming an embedded stain or dust bunny debris.
- For natural fiber rugs, Sisal-Guard is a spray-on sealant that acts as a barrier to reduce the rate at which sisal absorbs liquid. Applying Sisal-Guard will not guarantee that your natural fiber rug will never stain, but it will reduce the chances.
Care guidelines for specific fiber types can be found on our Care Guides page.
How to Handle Spills
Inevitably, spills happen. See below for what to do and what not to do when dealing with a spill. For more details, visit our website for a detailed discussion on treating spills and stains.
Easy To Clean Rugs
Here’s a quick guide for the easiest to clean carpet options:
