One of the most beautiful things you can see in a museum or antique store is a vintage wool rug woven by master artisans many years ago
. To attest to their durability they are still around for us to admire after centuries of use. The look and feel of wool carpets is unequaled and it continues to be the choice of many.
Naturally water resistant wool carpets repel spills and stains and can be blotted to pick up any accidents that may occur. Dust and dirt are easily removed with a quick vacuuming.
Wool is flame resistant and will extinguish itself when the flame is removed, cigarette burns will not melt wool carpets liker they will on a synthetic carpet. When the source of the fire is extinguished the carpet will be intact. For these reasons wool is a preferred product in children's bedrooms or any room of your home. Commercially it is used in casinos and airlines.
Naturally cool in the hot summer months yet warm in the winter, a wool carpet will cut heating loss by 13 percent due to its natural insulating properties. The ability to absorb 30 percent of its weight keeps wool from feeling wet or damp.
Wool is affordable and is a better value in the long run. Synthetics carpets continue to rise in cost whereas wool is more expensive initially but lasts many years longer.
A renewable resource, wool is also biodegradable. Sheep can grow their hair back after a shearing and more wool can be obtained without harming the animal. Synthetic fibers copy the look and feel of wool but cannot touch the real thing.
Clean once a year and your wool carpet will look as good as new, clean heavily soiled areas more frequently as needed. Use a professional carpet cleaner for the best results. Green and recyclable, mother natures gift.