Use and Care Manual

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.

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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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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.
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Reversible rugs should be turned over then around, like rotating a mattress. Once both sides are dirty, have both sides cleaned. Many customers claim that Scotch-guarding or applying a Teflon stain resistant product has helped their rugs stay cleaner, but be sure to apply it before the rug is used. REMOVING INDENTATIONS CAUSED BY FURNITURE Indentations or depressions in carpet and rugs are considered a normal occurrence and are not considered a manufacturing defect.