| Most people change their home decor every few | | | | At the store, enquire the face weight of the wool rugs |
| years to keep it looking new and fresh. There are | | | | you have chosen. The number denotes the amount of |
| many ways to change the look of your room without | | | | wool the area rug contains and will give you more |
| spending an extravagant amount of money. Changing | | | | information about its quality and ability to withstand |
| the area rug in a room can be that small change that | | | | wear and tear. Fortunately, most wool area rugs are |
| you need for a small budget. | | | | resistant to fire and stain, which is perfect for high |
| Choosing a wool area rug | | | | traffic homes. |
| The spot you have in mind for placing the wool rug | | | | Maintaining a wool rug |
| has to be determined before buying the rug. Some | | | | Wool area rugs are highly durable and ideal for homes |
| rugs are susceptible to fade in sunlight. If the spot | | | | with children and pets. Follow these simple steps to |
| receives direct sunlight, then you may have to buy a | | | | clean the rug: |
| rug that does not fade under sunlight. | | | | - Vacuum both sides of it |
| Keep quality in mind. Wool rugs are available in all price | | | | - Use stain remover to take out the remnants of |
| ranges, however, are not all 100 per cent wool. Area | | | | various accidental spills |
| rugs that have 100 per cent wool content are rich in | | | | - Place the rug in a clean spot outside the house and |
| texture and strength. Those made in Middle Eastern | | | | wet it with a garden hose. |
| regions are famed for their quality and designs. Nain, | | | | - Use a sponge or mop and gently apply suds on the |
| Kashan and Isfahan are some of the popular Middle | | | | surface |
| Eastern rugs sought all over the world by decorators. | | | | - Rinse thoroughly and roll it up in dry towels to wring |
| Room size plays a role in the size of rug that you | | | | off the remaining water. |
| purchase. Do not purchase one that fits wall to wall. | | | | Wet rugs are usually heavy, so it is ideal to lay it out |
| Use your judgment but keep a good amount of floor | | | | flat to dry. But do not leave it under direct sunlight for a |
| showing on all sides. Any retailer can help you | | | | long time as it can cause the rug to shrink or its color |
| determine the right shape and size for your room. | | | | to fade. |