What’s the best way to care for my Revival rug?Updated 10 days ago

WOOL RUGS

We recommend that you regularly vacuum your rug to remove dirt and grime. Depending on how heavily your rug is used, just once or twice a month is adequate. Too much vacuuming can wear down the knots and fibers more quickly.
Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment
Every few months, you’ll also want to flip your rug over and vacuum the back to get the grit out of the foundation of the rug. It also helps to rotate your rug once a year to ensure even wear over time.
Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.

WOOL SHAG RUGS

Dust and dirt that accumulate in your rug can erode the fibers over time. The best way to combat this is to take your rug outside and give it a good shake every couple of weeks. Depending on how large it is, you may need to recruit a friend to help. Also, be sure to get a rug pad—this helps to preserve your rug despite dirt.
If shaking it out isn’t possible, you can vacuum it instead. Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment. Once or twice a year, flip your rug over and vacuum the back. To ensure equal wear and protect against walk patterns, change your rug's direction every six months.
Once a year, let it sunbathe. Hang it in the sun for a few hours when it’s hottest, and flip it over midway through, to expose both sides to direct sunlight. This sun-bleaching helps further sanitize the wool. It’s a natural method to bleach and deodorize it.
Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned as this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.

COTTON RUGS

Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment regularly to prevent dust and crumbs from settling into the roots of the fibers.
Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Use rug protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening the pile.
Do not pull loose ends—trim with scissors to remove.
Rotate your rug every 6 months to a year to ensure even wear over time.

DENIM RUGS

Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment
When it's time for a deeper clean, machine wash your rug on delicate with 1 TBSP of unscented, clear detergent. Line dry afterwards, and iron if you wish.
For washer size recommendations, please visit your rug’s product page. Be sure to wash rugs according to their recommended washing machine size capacity. Please note: failure to adhere to size recommendations may result in damage to your machine.
A slight shrinkage of 5% can be expected for all washable rugs.
If your rug is heavily soiled, we suggest you dry clean it instead of washing it.
As with most non-synthetic textiles, natural fiber and color softening will occur after washing. We prefer this lived-in look but if it's not your thing, we recommend dry cleaning.

OUTDOOR RECYCLED PET RUGS

Shake gently to remove debris
Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment
Rotate on occasion to ensure even wear over time.
Wash after 1-2 years of use by brushing lightly with slightly soapy water, or rinsing off with a hose.
When spot cleaning, scrub softly: too much rubbing can cause pilling.
Please note that these rugs can retain moisture if not dried completely. If your rug is outdoors and becomes exposed to heavy rain, we recommend letting the rug hang to dry. Do not dry clean, machine wash, or machine dry.
As is typical with any outdoor rug, prolonged sun exposure may fade the rug over time.

JUTE RUGS

Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment
Rotate your rug on occasion to ensure even wear over time.
Keep away from excessive moisture as jute is an absorbent fiber and water damage can occur.
Do not dry clean or steam clean.
Professional cleaning recommended as needed.
Because some jute rugs are so finely woven, moisture in the air can occasionally make the edges curl up. A simple solution for this is to bend back that corner of the rug so you can curl the edge in the opposite direction, rolling it into a little burrito back and forth until it lies flat. See what we mean here.

WASHABLE RECYCLED POLYESTER RUGS

Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment
When it's time for a deeper clean, machine wash your rug with like colors on delicate with 1 TBSP of unscented, clear detergent.
Preferably line dry. Alternatively, tumble dry on no heat or low heat setting.
For washer size recommendations, please visit your rug’s product page. Be sure to wash rugs according to their recommended washing machine size capacity. Please note: failure to adhere to size recommendations may result in damage to your machine.
For larger sizes that will not fit in a home or commercial washing machine, spot-cleaning or dry-cleaning is recommended.
A slight shrinkage of 5% can be expected for all washable rugs.
If your rug is heavily soiled or if it's tough to find a laundromat, we suggest you dry clean it instead.
Foot traffic and movement can skew the fiber direction of your rug. For a more uniform look, brush your rug with your hand or a stiff plastic bristle brush to smooth and reorient the pile

WASHABLE WOOL RUGS

Hot tip: when you receive your rug, put it in the dryer for 10 minutes on low heat to remove any creases.
Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction only attachment once a week
Wash your rug separately with mild detergent (e.g. Woolite) on a gentle cycle at 86°F. Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Tumble dry low; remove promptly.
The first few times you wash your rug, there will be some fluff left in the washing machine. Don’t be alarmed; this will lessen and ultimately stop. The yarn continues to open after washing, making the rug fluffier with time.
For washer size recommendations, please visit your rug’s product page. Be sure to wash rugs according to their recommended washing machine size capacity. Please note: failure to adhere to size recommendations may result in damage to your machine.
For larger sizes that will not fit in a home or commercial washing machine, spot-cleaning or dry-cleaning is recommended.
A slight shrinkage of 5% can be expected for all washable rugs.

EASY CARE POLYESTER RUGS

Clean regularly with a non-rotary vacuum. Rotate on occasion to ensure even wear over time.
Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction attachment only.
Foot traffic and movement can skew the fiber direction of your rug. For a more uniform look, brush your rug with your hand or a stiff plastic bristle brush to smooth and reorient the pile.

VINTAGE TURKISH RUGS

We recommend that you regularly vacuum your rug with a non-rotary vacuum to remove dirt and grime. Depending on how heavily your rug is used, just once or twice a month is adequate. Too much vacuuming can wear down the knots and fibers more quickly. If you have a suction attachment on your vacuum cleaner, use that instead of a rotary vacuum.
Every few months, you’ll also want to flip your rug over and vacuum the back to get the grit out of the foundation of the rug. It also helps to rotate your rug once a year to ensure even wear over time.
Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned—this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.

VINTAGE MOROCCAN RUGS

Dust and dirt that accumulate in your rug can erode the fibers over time. The best way to combat this is to take your rug outside and give it a good shake once a week. Depending on how large it is, you may need to recruit a friend to help. Also, be sure to get a rug pad—this helps to preserve your rug despite dirt.
If shaking it out isn’t possible, you can vacuum it instead—just be cautious, and don’t use a rotary vacuum, because it can damage the fibers. Once or twice a month, use the suction attachment gently, from side to side. Once or twice a year, flip your rug over and vacuum the back.
Once a year, let it sunbathe. Hang it in the sun for a few hours when it’s hottest, and flip it over midway through, to expose both sides to direct sunlight. Sun-bleaching is a natural method that helps further sanitize and deodorize wool.
To ensure equal wear and protect against walk patterns, change your rug's direction every 6 months to a year. You can also flip your rug upside-down once in a while, and use it like that for a bit. With Moroccan rugs, the back is typically as nice as the front.
Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed by a Moroccan rug expert. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned—this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.

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