Bedding

All Woolmark bedding products carry special ‘Care’ instructions which, if followed accordingly, will help maintain performance and service through a long lifetime.

Wool bedding can be easily dry cleaned and when indicated on the instructions it may be machine washed and tumble dried. Any item of wool bedding will last longer and look better if it is given periodic airing and cleaning and the immediate removal of spots and stains is maintained. 

Interior fabrics

Weekly light vacuuming is desirable and greatly extends the life of any interior wool fabric. Annual or semi-annual cleaning preserves and enhances wool upholstery.

Professional cleaning is recommended but wool upholstery can be effectively cleaned, with caution, by anyone using reputable brands of non-alkaline upholstery shampoo. Manufacturer’s instructions should be carefully followed.

Shampoo solutions should be tested on an inconspicuous part of the furniture first. Soap, ammonia, bleach or cleaners intended for hard surfaces should not be used.

Carpets

Wool carpets resist soiling and release dirt easily due to the unique structure of the wool fibre. Wool does not easily attract lint so vacuum cleaning is easier. In wet cleaning, the fibres swell and shrug off the dirt.

The maintenance requirements of various installations are directly affected by the degree and type of traffic and the nature of the cleaning programme.

When the carpet is chosen or specified, the criteria for maintenance requirements and preventive planning must be considered.

Daily cleaning involves vacuuming together with spot and stain removal. Thorough vacuuming removes loose dirt as well as soil particles adhering to the tufts. Spots and stains should be removed as soon as possible.

Pile Lifting is used in conjunction with vacuuming as an aid to dirt and dust removal. Some vacuum machines incorporate a beater bar/brush or beater brush to lift pile. Pile lifting is used in heavy traffic areas about once a month.

Periodic, restorative or corrective cleaning includes weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning programmes which act to restore carpet appearance. Methods such as hot water injection/extraction, wet shampoo, dry cleaning and dry foam are used for this purpose.

Wool carpet care guide