Care + Maintenance
Protecting Your Investment:
Our carpets and rugs are thoughtfully designed to wear and clean well, requiring very little maintenance between professional cleanings.
Each piece from our Atelier is made entirely by hand in remote weaving villages using the finest wools to create pieces that are strong and luxurious underfoot. Our proprietary wools, rich in natural oils, are carefully woven and knotted utilizing time-honored techniques for a durable construction meant to last for generations- just like the well-made antiques!
Our reference guide below for intercepting spills before they set in also includes several tips for spot cleaning. It is best to research a professional rug cleaning expert in your area to call for more stubborn issues and for professional cleanings.
All of our suggestions are intended for use with our handmade, high-quality wool rugs.
General Care for your King’s House Rug:
Always test a small spot on your wool rug before proceeding to a larger area.
Rotate your rug periodically for even wear. * Subtle wear and fading can be beautiful in carpets and rugs, so be sure to evenly expose areas throughout by rotating and using both sides of a flatweave, as they are fully reversible.
Use a broom or vacuum on the most gentle setting. Avoid using the beater bar and pulling any fringes into the vacuum.
Never use harsh chemical cleaners on your handmade rugs.* See our spot cleaning tips below for details and quick fixes for spills and stains.
Use a high-quality rug pad to protect the side of the rug that is not in use, preventing your rugs from stretching with wear and use.
Have your rug professionally cleaned every 1-3 years. * Be sure to vet the service. They should specialise in the cleaning of handmade carpets and rugs — not wall-to-wall carpeting. Never use steam to clean a handmade rug.
Spot Cleaning at Home:
If you have a liquid spill that has not set in yet:
1. Use paper towels or white terry cloth towels on both sides of the rug, pressing simultaneously to wick the moisture. Always blot the area with the towels and avoid vigorously rubbing back and forth. If needed, place a fan on the rug to help it air dry.
2. If the spot is still there after blotting or the area needs to be disinfected, we recommend applying a solution of liquid dish soap like Dawn with cool or room temperature tap water.
* Mop up excess moisture from spot cleaning using the paper towels as described above in Step 1. Always put a fan on the rug to help it air dry if the area remains damp after spot cleaning.
*The steps above apply to all liquids, including the pet variety. Distilled vinegar and water can also be used for disinfecting an area after spot cleaning.
