WOOL CARPET CARE

Make sure you are taking the best care of your wool carpet.

How to Best Care for Wool Carpet

chem dry tech explaining carpet care Wool carpets are a beautiful addition to any home, and they’re usually valuable as well. Because of this, you want to make sure that you take the best care possible of your wool carpets so they last a long time and continue looking great. It’s not enough to just prevent spills and stains; proper cleaning is an essential part of caring for wool carpet. Read through our wool carpet cleaning tips, or call Green Leaf Chem-Dry in Olympia today if you need quick and effective wool carpet cleaning.

Five Steps of Effective Wool Carpet Care

  1. Get ahead of dirt and stains. Place absorbent mats at the most frequently used entrances to your home to trap dirt before it even reaches your carpets. Be sure to clean the mats when they become dirty. It is also a great idea to frequently change filters in your heating and air conditioning systems in order to keep dust particles out of the air, and thus out of your carpets.
  2. Maintain a vacuuming schedule. Carpet should be vacuumed frequently to prevent dirt from settling and building up. An upright vacuum with a beater bar/brush is the best type for cut pile carpet. A suction-only vacuum may be required for loop pile Berber carpets to prevent excessive fuzzing. We recommend emptying the vacuum cleaner dust bag when half full to avoid potential spills and leaks.
  3. Pay special attention to the traffic lanes and the areas in front of frequently used furniture. These areas may require more frequent cleaning. You may start to see faint dirt build-up. Have these areas been cleaned before they get worse and settle in forever?
  4. Always have a few paper towels on hand along with cleaning solutions, to quickly handle everyday spills and accidents. Don’t allow spills to dry and become stains; handle them right away!
  5. DO NOT apply stain-repellent treatments that contain any silicone, as they tend to accelerate carpet soiling. (Some carpet manufacturers do not accept responsibility for complaints where such treatments have been used.) When having your wool carpet professionally cleaned by Chem-Dry, ask about our Wool Safe® products.

If all else fails, call Green Leaf Chem-Dry at 360-339-7577, and we’ll take care of your wool carpets for you with our expert knowledge, extensive training, and specialty products!

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes wool carpet cleaning unique?

The natural fibers that make up wool are more delicate than the synthetic fibers found in so many carpets today. Because of that, wool is often more sensitive to heat, harsh soaps, and moisture. Steam carpet cleaners often neglect this fact; however, the team at Green Leaf Chem-Dry never will. Our carbonated cleaning process is ideal for professional wool carpet cleaning.

Does wool carpet shrink after cleaning?

Only if the carpet gets oversaturated. It’s best to find a cleaning product or service that minimizes water use to mitigate this risk. For proper wool carpet cleaning in Lacey and Olympia that will help to prevent this risk, call in the team at Green Leaf Chem-Dry.

Can Chem-Dry remove pet urine from a wool carpet?

Yes, we can. Our Pet Urine Removal Treatment (P.U.R.T.®) system can easily remove pet urine stains and odor from wool carpet by targeting the urine crystals deep within the fibers. It doesn’t use as much water as other systems, making it effective while minimizing the risk of damage to the delicate wool material.