Sisal Rugs are woven from natural plant
fibers. They are strong, durable and due to their unique advantages, can be a
lasting addition to a living room, bedroom, office or hallway.
However, sisal rugs do not like moisture and humidity. If a large amount of liquid is spilled on to the rug, the
rug may actually shrink and distort. Also, the penetrating liquid can get
absorbed into the sisal, resulting in a large stain. For this reason, a sisal rug
should be used in a dry place which is unlikely to be subject to spills. It is
also important to keep this in mind when you clean a sisal rug. Be very careful
with the amount of liquid used.
If something is spilled onto a sisal rug, it
needs to be removed immediately. To
remove the liquid from a sisal rug, blot the rug with a dry cloth and keep
blotting with dry parts until there is no more transfer of liquid to the cloth.
Also, make sure not to rub the spill because this can drive the liquid into the
fiber. If possible, you may find it helpful to lift the rug up and blot from
the underside as well. If a staining liquid such as juice is spilled, clean a
sisal rug with one-half white vinegar and one-half water solution. Dip a cloth
in the solution, blot the rug, and then blot with a dry cloth. You may need to
repeat this, but remember to use a small amount of water to clean a sisal rug
so that the rug does not absorb the liquid. Even too much water can leave a stain.
For dry materials, you can scrape it off with
a blunt edge, such as a wooden knife. Finally, the sisal rug should be vacuumed
regularly to take up accumulated dirt. If you vacuum a sisal on a frequent
basis, you will also prolong the life of the rug, since embedded dirt tends to
damage its fibers.
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