Wool Rugs
There are many benefits to choosing wool rugs for your home versus other rug types. Wool area rugs are some of the most beautifully crafted rugs made. The designs and colors achieved by craftsmen are simply astounding. Many times the dyes used on the wool are all natural dyes made from plant, fruit or vegetable extracts. For the homeowner who wants to stay green a wool rug made with natural dyes is an excellent choice. Wool is a very durable fiber and when constructed using quality fibers and dyes a rug can last for many generations. Wool is also naturally fire resistant and does not attract dust or hold dirt like many other fibers. These properties make wool area rugs the ideal choice in a bedroom.
Wool is very easy to clean. Most spills will bead up on top of the rug or carpet and can be quickly sponged off with warm water. Wool does not absorb liquids well but it will absorb moisture vapor in the air and help decrease the humidity of a room. Decreasing the humidity also decreases the incidence of static electricity. Some people clean their wool carpets with snow. They take the carpet outside in the snow and place it on a driveway or decking surface. Using a stiff broom the brush snow all over the carpet and down into the fibers. Then they hang the rug up and beat out the snow. They dry the rug by taking it indoors and hanging it up so that it can dry. Drying may take several days. There is a lot of information regarding the details on this type of cleaning available on the internet.
Wool is helpful for those with allergies. It sheds fewer fibers than other types of rugs. Being resistant to dirt and dust also help decrease allergens in the room. Wool is a durable, easy to care for and natural fiber that makes a fabulous rug for your home.
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