Pure wool rugs are made of 100% virgin wool. Over time they have become one of the best-selling carpet models and it is not for less, since among their main benefits we find their quality, durability, the properties of the material and the different designs that we can choose from.
At ALP Carpets we are experts in working with this material since most of our rugs are 100% pure new wool due to the demand for this material by satisfied customers. Our raw material is of the highest quality, that is why they are durable and with a design that impresses all the guests who observe it.
Today, many customers still think that pure new wool rugs are difficult to clean, that they are not comfortable daily or that they are allergic. However, nothing is further from reality.
Wool is a material that we always think of when we talk about quality and durability, it is the star material in clothing or blankets, therefore, we can rest assured that, for rugs, it is still one of the number one compositions.
Myths and truths of pure wool rugs
Now, we are going to analyze certain aspects of pure virgin wool in the field of rugs. We will see if these affirmations are true or are the result of a lack of information.
Pure virgin wool rugs are hot in summer.
Nothing is further from reality. With the heat of summer, the whole street and our house are impregnated with heat, which leads to heating of the ground. The pure wool rug acts as a thermal insulator and keeps the floor cool, lowering the temperature of the area where they are located.
Therefore, it will be a good idea to place a wool rug in the rooms where we spend more time, such as the living room, the bedrooms or the dining room.
Virgin wool rugs shed fluff.
It is not true that they release fluff in such a way that they can become damaged or lose hair, but in some cases, they can release small fibres the first few days of use.
We should not be alarmed, since it is part of the natural use of the carpet. When wool is spun, some shorter hairs hang loose instead of sticking to the yarn, so they stay loose when we stretch out the rug in our living room. With footsteps and the passage of time, these hairs will fall out and disappear.
As we have mentioned, the process of releasing fluff is natural, so we do not recommend that you vacuum the rug suddenly as soon as you place it in your room, since the only thing you will achieve is to spoil your precious rug in a gross way and without being necessary. , since the carpet itself is not dirty. Just enjoy and use it normally.
Wool rugs have a long pile.
This does not necessarily have to be the case. Like almost everything in life, you can choose according to your tastes or needs, and wool rugs allow you to choose the height of the pile, so they don't have to be all long-haired yes or yes.
The height of the pile of the wool carpet can vary from 25 or 30mm to very low piles with 5 or 6mm in height. And an infinity of possibilities of intermediate height. We even recommend an intermediate height of 11 or 13mm since they prevent you from slipping and tripping due to their average height as it happens in the other extremes.
Wool rugs are difficult to clean.
It is one of the most common statements and yet it is not entirely true.
On how to wash a pure new wool rug, it is similar to 80% of the rugs on the market, that is, dry cleaning and vacuuming 1 or 2 times a week. If it is stained with a strong product such as coffee, wine or chocolate, prevent it from drying out and remove the stain by dabbing with a damp cloth and neutral soap, or going to the laundry centre or dry cleaner if we cannot deal with the stain.
In short, pure new wool rugs are highly recommended as they have a very high quality and can be adapted to all the needs of each person. At alp carpets, we have an offer of 100% pure virgin wool rugs that we invite you to review. Many of them are customizable in colours, sizes, shapes, etc. Contact us or request a quote if you want to know more about how to get the rug of your dreams.