Protection against Moths
- Make sure rugs are exposed to light and air
- Vacuum at least once a month where furniture sits on top of rug
- Check underside of rug periodically for moth larvae or holes
- If moth are detected, check other wool rugs and clothes for damage (moth spread quickly).
- Then take rugs in for professional mothproofing and/or repair of moth holes.
The following 4 solutions are best for cleaning spots at home. Use a white absorbent cloth:
- Detergent Solution: 1-teaspoon dishwashing detergent to 1/2 pint of warm water.
- Detergent/Vinegar solution: add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to detergent solution.
- Ammonia Solution: 1 tablespoon of household ammonia to one cup of warm water.
- Dry Cleaning Solvent: Test the solution on a small, inconspicuous area, then work form the outer edge of the stain toward the center.
- Alcohol/Wine: Absorb as much as possible with a rag. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain using a little at a time and blotting with dry cloth.
- Coffee/Tea: Absorb as much as possible with a rag. Use Detergent solution and follow with vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain using a little at a time and blotting with dry cloth.
- Grease: Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use dry-cleaning solvent followed by detergent/vinegar solution. Blot dry.
- Liquid Foods: Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent solution and follow with vinegar. Work from the outer edge of the stain using a little at a time and blotting with dry cloth.
- Urine: After absorbing as much as possible with a rag, blot with Club Soda to help neutralize the acidic nature of urine. Then take your rug to be professionally cleaned.