Long-term protectionKeep Your Rugs Clean Between Professional Cleans
Greater Geelong's coastal environment brings salt air, seasonal dust, and variable humidity that all affect rug condition. A few regular habits extend the time between professional cleaning visits.
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Vacuum rugs weekly using the suction-only setting without the beater bar, which can damage wool pile and pull at hand-knotted construction over time
2
Rotate rugs 180 degrees every 3-6 months to distribute foot traffic wear evenly and prevent permanent traffic lanes from forming in high-use areas
3
Blot liquid spills immediately with a clean white cloth, pressing down rather than rubbing — rubbing spreads the stain and pushes liquid deeper into fibres
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Keep rugs out of direct afternoon sunlight from west-facing windows, particularly during Geelong's hot summer months when UV exposure fades colours rapidly