Use and Care Guide
POLYPROPYLENE / NYLON / POLYESTER
• If spills occur, blot as much of the stain as 
possible with a clean cloth.
• Use a small amount of mild soap and 
water to clean the area.
• If needed, rug and carpet cleaners that 
are safe for synthetic materials may be 
used. As with anything, use sparingly 
in a small, inconspicuous area first to test 
results before applying to the entire rug. 
•
Blot dry with clean cloth.
JUTE
• Jute is a natural fiber and requires regular 
cleaning to look its best long term. 
• Vacuum regularly on a low power/high 
pile setting.
• Do not steam clean or wet jute due to 
natural fibers’ ability to shrink.
• If spills occur, blot as much of the stain 
as possible with a clean cloth.
• Next, use a clean cloth with a small 
amount of warm water to gently blot 
the spill. Be careful not to saturate. 
• Air dry, do not hang as fibers may stretch. 
• Do not dry clean.
• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• For best results, periodic professional
 cleaning is recommended. 
WOOL
• If spills occur, blot as much of the stain as 
possible with a clean cloth.
• Use a small amount of mild soap and water 
to gently clean the area. Avoid the use of 
excessive water.
• Do not use harsh cleansers on wool, such as 
bleach or alkali.
• Blot dry quickly with clean cloth to limit 
yellowing or browning that can naturally 
occur with damp wool.
• Excessive agitation and heat should be 
avoided. 
• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• All wool rugs shed. Shedding will decline 
over time.
• Periodic professional cleaning is recommended.
SHAG
• For best results in shag rugs, vacuum 
regularly with a canister vacuum or with a
beater bar on its highest height setting. 
•
If spills occur, blot as much of the stain as 
possible with a clean cloth.
•
Use a small amount of mild soap and 
water to clean the area.
• If needed, rug and carpet cleaners that are 
safe for synthetic materials may be used. 
As with anything, use sparingly and in a 
small, inconspicuous area first to test results 
before applying to the entire rug. 
• Periodic professional cleaning is recommended. 
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
• If spills occur, blot as much of the stain as 
possible with clean cloth or paper towel. 
• Apply mild soap and water to a clean sponge 
to remove the remainder of the spill. 
• Allow area to dry.
• To clean the entire surface of the indoor/ 
outdoor rug, spray with a mixture of mild 
soap and water and rinse with garden hose. 
Care & Cleaning
fiber/content/construction specific
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