Use and Care Guide

Rug Care and Cleaning

You can expect years of beauty and enjoyment from a Capel braided rug when it is maintained properly. Home care is

very important for any floor covering, and braided rugs may require some unique maintenance over the years, easily

accomplished at home.

UNROLLING

When first unrolled, a new braid may have a wrinkle or a bulge appear that prevents

it from laying flat on the floor. This is common and is a result of being tightly rolled

or folded during shipment.

The wrinkle is easily removed if the proper method is used. Lay the rug as flat as

possible. Use a broom handle or similar pole and, starting in the center using a

sweeping motion, push one half of the wrinkle to the left. Then push the remaining

half of the wrinkle to the right side of the rug. Never push the entire wrinkle to one

side or end of the rug; this only stretches the rug and may damage it.

REVERSE AND ROTATE

Reverse and rotate braided rugs as they soil. This process will prolong the life of the

rug by evenly distributing the traffic to both sides.

SPROUTING

During initial use, excess sprouts of

yarn may work their way to the surface of the rug. This is to be

expected, and in no way lessens its wearability. These sprouts

should be clipped off at the base with scissors. Do not pull the yarn out as this may result in damage to the rug.

REPAIR

Only the strongest threads are used to stitch the braids together. Should these stitches become broken and

cause braids to separate, the rug should be repaired immediately to prevent further separation. The rug can be

restored to its original strength by using a simple whip stitch to repair it.

Start just before the damaged area and stitch the braids together. Extend the

stitches just beyond the damaged area and then secure them with a knot. Try to

duplicate the thread color and use the same size stitch originally used in sewing

the braid.

CLEANING

Vacuum regularly. Do not shake or beat the rug since this treatment could damage it. Clean spills immediately by

blotting with a cloth or sponge. Remove any grease spots with ordinary dry cleaning solvents. To learn how to

remove specific stains, view our printable cleaning guide.

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Rug Care and Cleaning You can expect years of beauty and enjoyment from a Capel braided rug when it is maintained properly. Home care is very important for any floor covering, and braided rugs may require some unique maintenance over the years, easily accomplished at home. UNROLLING When first unrolled, a new braid may have a wrinkle or a bulge appear that prevents it from laying flat on the floor. This is common and is a result of being tightly rolled or folded during shipment.
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Professional or "in home" periodic cleanings using the power spray-extraction carpet cleaning method are recommended. Allow to dry flat on the floor. Clean one side at a time and allow it to dry before reversing to clean the other side. ALWAYS CHECK FOR COLORFASTNESS BEFORE CLEANING ANY RUG Using a damp handkerchief, blot an area of the rug. If any dye comes off on the handkerchief, the dyes may run during cleaning.
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your hair or spritz it and then restyle. Rug fibers respond to pressure points and warm water similarly to human hair. Pile depressions or indentations will be more apparent in some constructions than others, though most will indent with pressure. However, the manufacturer should not be held accountable for the condition. Please consult your dealer with any questions on this suggested remedy.