Preferably sweep with a stiff straw broom. Vacuum only lightly, in the direction of the pile, not against the grain.
- Turn it and use it upside down for a fortnight every spring.
- Move furniture a few centimetres every few months.
- Spills: wipe or scrape off the excess, then sponge with cold water, but not to excess. Suds from a eucalyptus wool wash are fine. Always sponge inwards. Lift and turn the wet area over until dry.
- Never leave a rug on the floor wet, and never put pot plants on it.
Don’t be too precious. Our rugs are pure top-grade wool and virtually indestructible; there are many antique rugs still going strong today. Just stay natural, with no modern chemical cleaners or machines, and return your rug to us for a complete wash every few years.
PS Some rugs enjoy a picnic!