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A popular choice for carpet, wool is a natural material many people love for its durability, warmth retaining, sound-absorbing, and environmentally friendly qualities. However, there’s often fear of damage when cleaning wool carpets, due to misinformation. We have outlined some common myths actual truths below. Now you can enjoy the benefits of clean wool carpets without needing to worry about damage.

Myth 1

You shouldn’t wet-clean a wool carpet (for instance, cleaning with a wet extractor), as this will damage the carpet fibers.

Fact: Wool is a type of hair. And like any hair, it can be cleaned with water. If done properly using a wet extraction machine, wet-cleaning will not damage wool carpets.

Myth 2

Wet-cleaning your wool carpets will cause them to shrink.

Fact: Wool can be cleaned with cool/lukewarm water. Wool can be highly absorbent, so be careful to avoid over saturating the carpet with cleaning solution.

Myth 3

If you wet-clean wool, the carpet will turn brown.

Fact: If a carpet discolors when it’s wet-cleaned, it is likely caused by over-wetting the backing of the carpet, not the wool fibers. Before trying any new carpet cleaning routine, it is recommended to test a small, inconspicuous patch of your carpet first. That way, you know your carpet is colorfast and you’ll achieve the desired result.

Myth 4

Wool should be allowed to air dry at its own pace.

Fact: The quicker wool carpets dry, the better. Ventilate the room well and use air movers or blowers in strategic positions to facilitate drying, when possible. If you’ve rented a deep cleaning machine, such as a Rug Doctor, make an extra vacuum-only pass or two (without squeezing the red spray button) to help recover moisture and speed up the drying process.

Cleaning Wool Carpets the Right Way

If you decide to invest in the wool carpet for your home, you’ll want to take extra steps to protect it by cleaning it the right way. By knowing these myths and truths about wool carpets, your carpet will keep its distinctive look and feel for years to come.

Top tips for cleaning your wool carpets with a Rug Doctor:

• Check an inconspicuous area of your carpet first with some of the cleaning solutions to ensure that it is colorfast.
• Ventilate your room throughout the whole cleaning process
• Vacuum the area first to pick up any surface dirt
• Avoid over-wetting your carpet by only passing over the pile once whilst holding the red spray button
• Pass over the carpet again in vacuum only mode (without holding the red spray button) to speed up the drying process
• Open a window and use air movers in strategic positions in order to speed up the drying process.

I have used pressure washers to clean wool rugs. Drying is aided by a shop-vac. Obviously this is done outside, and the rug somehow propped in the sun to dry completely.

It is amazing all the dirt that flows out of a wool rug...

I have several wool rugs and did not want to worry about damaging them. I found a local rug and carpet cleaner who came and picked them up, cleaned them and brought them to my new house. He was very knowledgeable and instructed me on how to best take care of my rugs. I did not have to worry about damaging my rugs or the wood floors and the price was very reasonable. This company also does the cleaning for a few specialist rug stores in the area but cheaper to call him directly.

I have used pressure washers to clean wool rugs. Drying is aided by a shop-vac. Obviously this is done outside, and the rug somehow propped in the sun to dry completely.

It all depends on what kind of carpet you have because a lot of things can damage the product. You need to carefully read the instructions or listen carefully to the seller. For example, I bought antique rugs from DorisLeslieBlau and they thoroughly explained to me how to properly care for it, which products are best to use and how often to do it. In addition, they took into account all the inputs such as pets, allergies, etc.