Rug Care Guide

A handmade wool rug is made to be lived on. Cared for simply and consistently, it will only deepen with time — wearing in rather than out. Here is everything yours asks of you.

Wool, and why it lasts

Your rug is woven from 100% New Zealand wool — naturally resilient, soil-resistant, and quietly lustrous. Wool releases dirt and recovers from pressure more readily than any synthetic fiber, which is much of why a well-kept wool rug is measured in decades. A little routine care is all it needs.

Everyday

Shedding. A new wool rug sheds lightly in its first months. This is natural, and it lessens with time.

Vacuuming. Vacuum regularly, with the beater bar set to its highest setting. Frequent, even passes keep grit from settling into the pile, where it does the most wear.

Loose ends. Should a loop or end work loose, clip it level with scissors — never pull it, which can draw the surrounding pile.

Spills

Act quickly. Blot the spill at once with a clean, white cloth, pressing rather than rubbing, and work from the outside of the mark inward. Lift as much as you can while it is fresh. Avoid soaking the rug; wool holds water, and a damp pile is best left to air-dry fully in a well-ventilated room.

Over time

Rotate the rug every few months so that it wears — and softens — evenly.

Sunlight. Keep the rug from prolonged direct sun to preserve its tones; draw a sheer through the brightest hours.

A rug pad is a worthwhile addition — it cushions the pile, slows wear, and holds the rug in place.

Furniture dents will relax on their own; a light mist of water and a gentle lift of the pile speeds them along.

Deeper cleaning

For a thorough clean, or for any stubborn stain, trust a professional rug cleaner experienced with wool — professional cleaning only. Household machines and harsh solutions can felt or strip the fiber. Treated kindly, your rug will ask for this only rarely.

Made to be kept

Every Aritza rug is made to order and made to last — to be lived on, mended if ever it should need it, and passed on. Cared for in these few simple ways, it will hold its quiet beauty for a very long time.

A few questions

How often should it be professionally cleaned? For a rug in regular use, every twelve to eighteen months; more often in a busy space, otherwise as needed.

Is wool a good choice for sensitive homes? Wool is a natural fiber that resists dust mites and does not off-gas, which many find kinder to allergy-prone households.

Will it hold up in a hallway or busy room? Yes — wool is among the most durable fibers there is. A rug pad adds further protection.

Questions about your own rug? Write to us at info@aritzastudio.com.