Rug Care and Maintenance
How to care for your Weave floor rug
We want every Weave rug to last for many years, looking as good as when you first bought it. This is why every one of our rugs has a cotton backing and braided edge on the underside to provide strength and stability and keep the rug square.
Puglia Rug - 70% Polyester 30% wool
All our rugs are hand woven on looms in northern India. Weave rugs have been created for generations using skills handed down through artisan families. Handwoven Weave rugs are beautiful in their individuality and longevity. Weave rugs are not machine-made.
We recommend a non-slip underlay should always be placed under rugs. It will stop the rug from slipping, create more depth underfoot, and lessen wear on the rug. It also prevents the risk of dye transfer to the undersurface and helps protect timber flooring.
Suffolk in Natural - 100% Jute
Viscose rugs and Bamboo Silk
If your rug contains any viscose or bamboo silk, follow this care instruction.
Do not spot clean or use liquid cleaners (including water) on viscose rugs. Viscose rugs needs to be dry cleaned using a professional rug cleaner. Initial spills should be blotted (be sure not to scrub, as this will damage the pile) immediately with a paper towel or colourless cloth. Then arrange a professional rug cleaner for a dry cleaning service as soon as possible.
Glebe Rug in Oat - 40% Wool and 60% Viscose
Wool, Cotton and Jute Rugs
We recommend treating spots and spills immediately with warm water and paper towel. If the stain persists, contact a professional rug cleaner as soon as possible. Do not scrub rugs as it may cause permanent pile damage.
Pop Ups
Pop-ups are a completely normal characteristic of flat-woven rugs. A pop-up is simply a loose thread. Remembering that our rugs are all handwoven as a craftsman weaves the yarn back and forth across the loom at some point he’ll run out of yarn. In all carpet & rug weaving these threads are tucked in as the new piece of yarn is started. A pop-up is simply when this very end of the yarn works its way loose. They should not be considered a fault or a reason for return. Pop-ups can either be left alone or gently pushed back into the structure of the rug.
General Maintenance
Regular maintenance is required in order to preserve the appearance of your rug and to make it last longer.
- Vacuum your rug at least once a week, on a low suction only, to prevent dust and crumbs from settling into the roots of the fibres - ensure to use a brushless attachment.
- Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight.
- Use rug protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening pile.
- Rotate your carpet by 180° every six months, as this will decrease wear to heavily used areas.
- If you need to store your rug do this in a dry, well-ventilated area.
All our products are designed in our studios in Melbourne and Auckland and are crafted with quality at their heart. We work with artisans and designers to create unique collections, with contemporary living in mind. By following the care instructions and general rug maintenance advice you will ensure you can enjoy your rug for many years.
We are also proud members of Care & Fair, and when you purchase a Weave rug, you are supporting the artisans and communities where the rugs are hand-woven.
For more information on Weave rug care, click here.