Cleaning

Annual cleaning

First of all, we recommend a full annual cleaning for any rug that is not machine washable.

For this, you have two options:

First, you can entrust this task to a professional rug cleaner.
Second, you can dry clean your rug yourself using a cleaning powder or foam. We recommend Terre de Sommières: sprinkle it over the rug, leave it to work for several hours or even a full day, then vacuum thoroughly.

These two options apply to your jute, cotton, wool and sheepskin rugs.

However, if you have a polypropylene rug with a short pile (under 30 mm), you have a third option:
You can clean it yourself using a brush and soapy water. Scrub the entire surface of the rug, then let it dry completely. Thanks to the polypropylene material, there is no risk of the rug becoming misshapen while it dries.

Time to get started on your spring cleaning!

PS: For a few how‑to videos, take a look at the bottom of this page.

General care instructions – Wool and cotton rugs

Shake your rug regularly to remove dust and other dry particles. If you prefer to use a vacuum cleaner, make sure you remove the brush head and always use a low power setting, avoiding back‑and‑forth movements. This will help keep your rug in its best possible condition, and your lungs (and your children’s) will thank you.

In addition, if a thread is sticking out, do not pull on it as this may damage the rug. Instead, carefully trim it with a pair of scissors.

General care instructions – Polypropylene rugs

Vacuum your rug regularly without scrubbing to remove dust and other dry particles. Your lungs (and your children’s) will thank you. If a thread is sticking out, do not pull on it as this may damage the rug. Instead, carefully trim it with a pair of scissors.

Machine‑washable cotton rugs

First, refer to the “composition” information further down on this page to check the washing machine capacity required to clean this rug.

Wash your rug separately at a maximum of 30°C, using a short, gentle cycle (30 minutes maximum) and a mild detergent.
A gentle spin cycle is recommended, especially if the rug has fringes or braids.

Things you should NOT do:

Do not leave the rug wet in the machine, as the colours may bleed.
Do not use bleach or fabric softener, as this could damage your rug.
Do not tumble dry your rug and do not expose it to direct sunlight, as this could affect the colour.
Do not dry clean.
Avoid washing too frequently to preserve the material.

Do not worry: any initial shedding of fibres is not a defect and will gradually decrease over time.

Jute rug tips

Your rug is made from a natural material that does not absorb liquids immediately, so when something is spilled you have a short reaction time. The first thing to do is blot up the liquid. Then, to clean any remaining stain, use a soft brush or clean cloth and gently rub with soapy water. Be careful not to use a hard brush, as this could damage the pile of the rug, and avoid scrubbing too vigorously to prevent fraying the fibres.

For extra safety, you can dry the damp area with a hair dryer to avoid any residual moisture that could damage the rug.

If any solid residues remain on the rug, remove them with the edge of a knife and then brush the area. Finish with a quick vacuum for a perfectly clean result.

PS: Please note that this material does not tolerate humidity. Do not clean it with a wet shampoo or a steam cleaner.

Polypropylene rug tips

Your rug is made from a material that does not absorb liquids, so when something is spilled you have a little time to react. The first thing to do is blot up the liquid. Then, to clean any remaining stain, use a brush or a clean cloth and gently rub with soapy water. Be careful not to use a hard brush, as this could damage the pile of the rug.

A great advantage of this rug: the material does not shed, so you do not need to worry about fibres coming loose when you scrub it.

Cotton and wool rug tips

If you spill liquid on your rug, the first thing to do is blot it up. Then, to clean any remaining stain, use a soft brush or a clean cloth and gently rub with soapy water. Be careful not to use a hard brush, as this could damage the pile of the rug.

Here are two handy “grandmother’s tips” that may help:

To get rid of a stubborn stain or coloured liquid, use a clean cloth soaked in white vinegar, rub the stain and leave for 15 minutes.
To both remove a non‑washable stain and neutralise any unwanted odour, apply sparkling water to the stained area, gently rub with a brush, leave to dry for half an hour, then sprinkle with baking soda. Once the baking soda is dry, simply vacuum it up and you’re done.

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