Sisal is
produced from the leaves of Agave plant and is a trending choice for making
rugs, carpets and other floor covering options. Its earthy and rustic look
makes up for an aesthetically pleasing home décor settings to augment the
interiors of a place.
Sisal rugs are generally not that difficult to
maintain. Vacuuming every other day or beating the dust gently out of the
carpet with the help of rug beater, does just fine to take care of its basic
cleaning needs. Apart from this, you need to prevent it from getting wet as
moisture can damage the building fabric. In case of spills, immediately blot
the wet spots to avoid staining and moisture to set in.
Here's all you
can do to maintain your sisal carpets well.
Daily use
maintenance options
1.
Removing the dust and debris by shaking: If you feel the major dust built
up on your favourite rug then you can simply need to carry it to an outside
spot and shake off the debris. This is the easiest method to take off the dry
dust although it might get you a little dirty in the process.
2.
Beat the carpet: While the method of shaking should help you get rid of large debris,
however, for the finer particles, you might have to resort to this next method
which is beating. All you need to do is to hang your sisal rug or carpet
in an open yard or terrace and use a rug beater or a cricket bat to remove the
fine dust from it. Move section by section till the whole carpet is
covered.
Although beating a rug is not always
a viable option but if you do not have a vacuum or your carpet is laid in some
high traffic zone then the occasional use of this method would do just fine for
your cleaning requirements.
3.
Vacuuming: Beating the
rug too often can take a toll on the fabric leading it to wear down faster.
Vacuuming is a much better alternative from all the given options. Use of
suction vacuum is recommended for the job, a strong setting should be able to
take off even the deep set in dust particles from the carpet.
Vacuuming 2 – 3 times a week should
be enough to prevent the dust buildup and maintain their pristine condition for
a long time to come.
Stain treatment
1.
Blot the spill: Moisture is deadly for Sisal. If there is a spill, blot it right away.
The more it seeps in and blotches the carpet, the difficult it will be to
remove it. Also, avoid the practice of rubbing over the moisture as it will
only cause it to penetrate further.
2.
Stain treatment: In case you notice the stain developing (there will be a noticeable
change in colour) then use a sponge to apply mild fabric detergent on the
affected area. Make sure that the PH value of the cleaner is 7. You can also
use a solution of vinegar and warm water to treat the area. Ensure to
immediately dry the rug post-treatment.
Following these
simple practices should help you keep your Floorspace sisal rugs in a brand new condition for a long
time.
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