Vacuum cleaning
Perform gentle movements at low intensity speed. Use swe-
epers and manual accessories, and alternatively, the normal
vacuum cleaner without beater bars. Always use in the same
direction of the fleece, recognizable by its soft and smooth
touch. Avoid insisting on edges and fringes.
Spot cleaning
Act Quickly! The longer the delay, the higher the probability
of a spill becoming a permanent stain. Use a white cotton
cloth, gently wipe with water and Marseille soap, rinse and
dab. Restore the fleece in the original direction.
Fading
It is recommended avoiding carpet exposure to direct sunlight.
A periodic rotation guarantees that any color variation will
be kept to a minimum.
Fluffing or Shedding
An inevitable process in wool and viscose carpets, the balls
of fluff found on the carpet or in the vacuum cleaner bag,
are merely loose bits of fiber left in the carpet from the ma-
nufacturing process. Removing these loose fibers - appe-
aring mostly in the first usage phase - does not affect the
carpet life or quality. Using a quality vacuum cleaner, most
shedding gradually disappears after 20/25 vacuuming tre-
atments.
Sprouting
A high wear of the carpet often causes yarn tufts to rise
above the pile surface of a carpet “sprouting”, especially
in hand-woven or flat-weave rugs. Just snip these tufts off
level with other tufts, taking care to avoid the surrounding
yarns. Do not pull them out.
Crushing or depressions
Periodically rotating the carpet helps to even out the signs
of traffic across the whole carpet. This reduces aesthetic
contrasts and the perception of strong foot traffic.
The materials most subject to wear are silk, viscose and hi-
gh-pile wool.
Ripples
After first installation, ripples may appear due to the posi-
tion of the carpet during shipment. Usually it takes 2 weeks
of use for them to disappear, but to speed up the operation
it is advisable to roll the carpet up in the reverse direction.
Aesthetic care
Periodically it is possible to sanitize and restore brightness
to the colors of the carpet. Use a white cotton cloth, gently
stroking the entire surface of the carpet with a solution of
white vinegar diluted in water.
Odor
During and immediately following the installation of new
carpet, there may be a slight odor. Ventilation with fresh air
is recommended. Open windows or doors and areate the
environment for a few days,
Storage
Keep the carpet in a dry, clean place that is well-ventilated
and protected from sunlight. The carpet should be rolled up
with the fleece inside and packed with mothballs in a nylon
bag. It is also advisable to keep it in a vertical position and
not to place heavy objects on it.
Non-slip net
Material: latex rubber. Placing the non-slip net under the
carpet helps to make it more stable with greater grip to the
floor surface, thus avoiding the formation of ripples and the
risk of slipping. We particularly recommend the use of a
non-slip net with wooden or marble floors.
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