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The kids...the dog...a clumsy party guest. Accidents happen. In fact, removal of spots and spills is one of the most crucial areas of carpet maintenance. When anything is dropped or spilled, quick response with the proper cleaning material can save the day...and your carpet! - Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth; scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
- Treat the spot according to the cleaning instruction chart below.
- Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
- Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.
(click on the step numbers below to see instructions)
 | | Alcoholic Beverages | 1 | 2 | - | | Bleach | 1 | 3 | - | | Blood | 1 | 2 | - | | Butter | 4 | 2 | - | | Candle wax ** | - | - | - | | Chewing Gum | 5 | 4 | - | | Chocolate | 2 | 3 | 6 | | Coffee | 1 | 2 | 4 | | Colas and Soft Drinks | 1 | 2 | - | | Cooking Oils | 4 | 2 | - | | Cream | 2 | 4 | - | | Egg | 2 | - | - | | Floor Wax | 4 | 2 | - | | Fruit Juice | 1 | 2 | - | | Furniture Polish | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Gravy and Sauces | 7 | 2 | - | | Ink (Fountain Pen) | 1 | 2 | - | | Ink (Ball Point) | 4 | 9 | 2 | | Ink (Felt Tip) | 7 | 2 | 8 | | Ketchup | 7 | 2 | - | | Lipstick | 4 | 2 | - | | Mercurochrome * | 2 | 3 | 6 | | Milk | 7 | 4 | 2 | | Mustard | 2 | - | - | | Nail Polish | 8 | 4 | - | | Oil and Grease | 4 | 2 | - | | Paint (Latex) | 1 | 2 | 4 | | Paint (Oil) | 9 | 4 | 2 | | Rust | 4 | 2 | 10 | | Salad Dressing | 2 | 4 | - | | Shoe Polish | 4 | 2 | - | | Soot | 4 | 2 | 3 | | Tar | 4 | - | - | | Tea | 1 | 2 | 4 | | Urine (fresh) | 1 | 2 | - | | Urine (old) | 2 | 3 | 6 | | Vomit | 2 | - | - | | Wine | 11 | 1 | 2 | | Unknown Material | 4 | 12 | 2 |  | ** Absorbent paper and hot iron
* Repeat step 2
Warning: Some chemicals are hazardous (Corrosive, flammable, toxic, etc.) and should be used with great care, strictly in accordance with their safety instructions. | - Cold Water
- Detergent solution or carpet shampoo solution
- Ammonia solution
- Solvent
- Chill with aerosol freezing agent or ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
- Vinegar Solution
- Warm Water
- Clear nail polish remover (preferably acetone)
- Alcohol or methylated spirits mineral turpentine
- Rust Remover
- Absorbent powder (e.g. salt, talc, or proprietary absorbent powders)
- Absorbent cleaner (Host®, Capture®, or Dri-Matic®)
Mix one teaspoon of clear dish washing liquid or detergent powder (containing no bleaches or strong alkalies) with one cup of hot water. This solution must be well rinsed with clear water. Ammonia Solution
Mix one tablespoon clear ammonia (3% solution) with one half cup water. This solution must be neutralized with vinegar solution. Vinegar Solution
Mix 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water. Solvent
A dry cleaning solvent (available at grocery, drug and hardware stores) such as Carbona®, Energine®, or K2R® (chemically known as 1.1.1 Tricloroethane preferred). Absorbent Cleaners
Host®, Capture®, and Dri-Matic® To protect the investment made in a Wools of New Zealand Brand carpet or rug, it's important to follow prescribed maintenance periodically to keep it looking and performing at its best. Cleaning at regular intervals - rather than waiting until the carpet is heavily soiled - actually extends its life. And when carpet life is increased, so is the return on your investment. Properly maintained carpets enhance the appearance and atmosphere of interiors either contract or residential. A well-maintained Wools of New Zealand Brand residential or commercial carpet absorbs dirt, airborne dust particles, fumes and noise. It even makes the indoor environment more hygienic. Maintenance makes sense. Maintaining the beauty of wool carpet is exceptionally easy - in fact, a lot easier than most people think. You see, wool's unique and complex fiber structure releases soil up to 25% more readily than synthetic carpet. Not only that, its scaly outer structure holds soil high on the pile, right where the vacuum can lift it out. Quickly and easy.
Cleaning Instruction Guide © Wools of New Zealand
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How do I care for my natural sheepskin rug?
We recommend the following method to wash our sheepskin rugs. Machine or hand wash in cold or warm water (water not to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit). We recommend the use of Pure Castile, biodegradable camp soaps or Eucalan Wool wash: Do not use Woolite or laundry detergents such as Tide. Line dry or dry flat and stretch to shape while damp. For best results, the sheepskin should be brushed with a wire brush when wet, when damp and then when dry.
Do not tumble dry your sheepskin. Sheepskin may also be drycleaned using either white spirits, hydrocarbon or perchlorethylene. Severe heat will damage sheepskins resulting in shrinking and hardening of the pelts.
Euclean Wool wash can be purchased through us. As stated above, please only use detergents which are non-alkaline, non-iconic and do not contain biological enzymes. Bleach / enzymes degrade the tanned leather causing damage to the sheepskin. Your carefully selected Sheepskin may have been tightly packaged for the journey home and so the wool may appear flattened. Wool fibres are very resilient and will bounce back to their original springy appearance.
A vigorous shake will help restore the soft, fluffy appearance of the wool. Any fold marks from packaging will disappear once the skin has been removed from the package for several days. Storage Should you wish to store your Sheepskin at any time, place it in a cool airy place avoiding direct sunlight. Packaging in plastic bags for an extended period of time is not recommended as the Sheepskin fibres will not breathe and condensation may occur in warm conditions.
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