Did you know that choosing a wool carpet or rug for your home is both good news… and sometimes bad?
The good news: wool is a high-quality fiber — not as popular because of its higher price — which means your carpet or rug will last longer, look better and retain its value.
The bad news: wool doesn’t show dirt as much, so you may not vacuum or clean it as often — which means your nice wool carpet or rug may wear out prematurely.
Why is that?
Most people base their cleaning schedule on appearance. That can be dangerous for any carpet or rug — or any surface, for that matter. Wool fibers naturally hide dirt, especially the tiny, gritty particles that wear on the fibers. Think of putting sand on a piece of Plexiglas and walking on it: the sand acts as an abrasive, damaging the surface.
Wool won’t get damaged as quickly as nylon, polyester or olefin, but any dirt or soil on it isn’t good news at all.
What you should do is talk to a cleaning professional about cleaning based on frequency, not appearance. Get your cleaning scheduled on a regular basis, and remember that not every situation is the same. Your home may not need cleaning as often as another — that’s why a professional opinion is smart.
