Regular vacuuming is very important for a carpet. It's wise to start right away, from day one. There's still a common misconception that wool carpets shouldn't be vacuumed initially. This is a myth. The truth is that gentle strokes with a smooth nozzle over small areas will keep your carpet looking beautiful from day one. Every wool carpet sheds some loose fibers initially. Don't panic. These are merely residues left between the piles during manufacturing. Simply vacuum gently.
Wool is naturally antistatic. However, in living rooms with central heating, signs of static electricity can sometimes appear. This is because the air in the room is extremely dry. You can easily remedy this by increasing the moisture content of the air. Various vaporizers are available for this purpose. This is also healthier for you, your pets, and your plants. However, you shouldn't overdo it. As soon as the humidity in the room becomes very high, which can easily happen if your home is in a humid area, it's important to reduce the humidity by regularly airing the room thoroughly at night. This is especially important in houses that are so insulated that air exchange with the outside air no longer occurs when the windows are closed.
Every wool fiber naturally has a very thin protective layer. That's why wool repels dirt. Therefore, wool gives you time to address stains. Of course, this should be done as quickly as possible. Below are some helpful tips. .
Schrapen, deppen en drogen.
- Always remove the stain immediately
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- Scrape up as much of the spilled substance as possible with a spoon or knife, working from the outside towards the center of the stain
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- Wipe the stain with a cloth or absorbent paper. Do not rub or scrub! Just dab.
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- Don't let the stain get too wet
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- If detergent is used, dab it out of the pile with water afterwards (when using these agents, or a solvent, always test on an inconspicuous area first)
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- After removing the stain, dry the carpet as thoroughly as possible. Use a hairdryer for this.
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| Stain of | Order of treatment |
|---|---|
| Ballpoint pen ink | 8,1 |
| Blood | 4,13 |
| Burn marks | 11 |
| Boter | 2,1 |
| Vomit | 1,5 |
| Chocolate | 1,2 |
| Cream | 1,2 |
| Cola | 4,1 |
| Egg | 1 |
| Ink (fountain pen) | 4,5 |
| Gravy | 3,1 |
| Kaarsvet | 6,2 |
| Chewing gum | 7 |
| Koffie* | 4,5,12 |
| Lemonade/Liqueur | 4,1,5 |
| Lippenstift | 2,1 |
| Milk | 3,1 |
| Mosterd | 1 |
| Nail polish/Cellulose polish | 9 |
| Oil | 2,1 |
| Roet | 14,2,5 |
| Shoe polish | 2,1 |
| Tar | 2 |
| Tea | 4 |
| Urine * | 1,12 |
| Paint (water) | 4,1 |
| Paint (Oil) | 10,1 |
| Vet | 2,1 |
| Fruit juices | 4,1,5 |
| Was | 2,1 |
| Wine * | 4,5,12 |
1. Carpet shampoo solution
2. Turpentine or tri-petroleum
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3. Hot water
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4. Cold water
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5. Machine wash detergent for wool wash, 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of warm water, use only if the stain is still visible
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6. Absorbent paper and hot iron
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7. Freeze with special spray or ice cubes, then crush the hard chewing gum and vacuum it up
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8. White alcohol
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9. Acetone
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10. Turpenine or white alcohol
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11. Carefully scrape off with a nail or coin
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12. Ask for help from a cleaning company
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13. Organic wool detergent, 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of warm water, leave to work for 1 hour
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14. Suck it up carefully without rubbing.
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* Old stains are almost impossible to remove (ask for the help of a cleaning company)
** White spirit is a very good product but is very flammable when large amounts of petrol are used
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