CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR COW HIDE RUGS

With a little bit of regular care and a little bit more commonsense, cow hides can look great for decades. To best care for your cow hide, follow these steps:

·         • Vacuum regularly just as you would your carpet to keep your rug clean and free from dust, dirt and other foreign particles,

·         •  Brushing with a stiff bristled brush or broom will help to remove dirt and foreign particles trapped in the hair,

·         • Spot Clean by wiping the cow hide in the direction of the hair with a damp (not wet) cloth with mild soap and water,

·         • Rotating your rug or move to a different location occasionally will help with even wearing,

·         • Air regular by hanging over several lines of the clothes line on a sunny day will help with freshness.

For common spills like food, tea and coffee, wine etc – soak up spills immediately with paper towels. Remove solid matter with the blunt edge of a dinner knife by scraping gently in the direction of the hair then wipe over with a damp cloth using mild soap and warm water.

For oil based spills like fat, grease, lipstick, chewing gum etc – this is more difficult to treat so take care and avoid these spills. First, remove solid matter with the blunt edge of a dinner knife by scraping gently in the direction of the hair then dab eucalyptus oil directly unto the affected area using a soft cloth. Finally wipe over with a damp cloth and mild soapy warm water.