Use and Care Manual

The following are additional considerations based on specific rug construction types or materials.
OUTDOOR RUG CARE
• Outdoor Safe products require regular care and cleaning and should be stored when they are
not in use.
• Leaving an outdoor rug in direct or indirect sunlight outdoors will cause rapid fading.
• Store the rug in the shade when not in use. If you choose to leave your rug outdoors, shade it
with an awning or umbrella.
• Leaving an outdoor rug in rain or humid weather will cause rapid deterioration and/or mold.
Store the rug in a dry space when not in use. If a rug is left in the rain by accident, hang the rug
over a railing in sunlight until it has completely dried.
• Outdoor Safe products that are damaged or aged prematurely due to incorrect care are not
considered defective.
SPECIAL CARE BASED ON CONSTRUCTION
• Hand Knotted Rugs - Use extra caution and care when cleaning because of the high value of
these rugs.
• Hand Woven (Flat Weave) - Regularly vacuum both sides of the rug to remove any grit that may
cause premature wear.
• Hand Woven (Shag/Texture) - Use extra caution and care when vacuuming; alternatively, you
can take the rug outside to shake it out.
SPECIAL CARE BASED ON MATERIAL
• Wool/NZ Wool - Mix a small amount of dish soap with cold water to help remove stains; regular
vacuuming will help to curtail shedding sooner.
• Polypropylene/Olefin/Polyolefin - Mix a small amount of dish soap with cold water to help
remove stains.
• Polyester/Acrylic/Poly Acrylic/Nylon - Mix a small amount of dish soap with cold water to help
remove stains.
• Jute/Seagrass/Sisal - Regular vacuuming (with no beater bar) will help to curtail shedding
sooner.
• Viscose/Tencel - Never clean these rugs with water or any other liquid.
• ***Outdoor use and care instructions are for informational purposes only and do not apply to
rugs that do not specifically state "For Outdoor Use"***