Care of a Flokati Rug
Flokati rugs were first thought to originate in the 13th century by shepherds called Vlachs, according to the Guide4home website. The shepherds lived in the mountains of Eastern Europe and produced the warm rugs in the winter. Today, these fluffy rugs add softness to any hard-surface flooring, providing a cushion for tender feet to walk across. Flokati rugs add luxuriousness to a home and do not require complicated care. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sweeper with brush attachment
- Washer or tub
- Mild detergent for wool fabric
- Wooden garden rake
Instructions
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Take the flokati rug outside and shake loose any dust from the rug. Attach the brush attachment to your sweeper, and lightly go over the flokati rub to remove any remaining dust and dirt from the woven fibers.
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Place a small flokati rug in the washer, or a bathtub if cleaning a flokati rug too large to fit in the washer. Fill the washer or tub with cool water and a mild soap made especially for wool fabric. Set the washer to the delicate cycle. Hand wash in the tub by swishing the rug through the soapy water. Rinse the rug in cool water until soap bubbles stop emerging from the rug. Squeeze excess water from the rug.
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Set the rug outside in a shaded area such as a clothesline or porch rail to dry. Flip the rug every hour to ensure proper drying on both sides. Place the rug back into the home after completely dried.
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Rake the rug with a clean wooden garden rake to restore fluffiness to the rug after cleaning.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use a beater bar sweeper on the rug as the strands can become caught and unravel.
Check the care instructions on the rug tag before cleaning to ensure the rug is washable.
Do not dry the flokati rug in direct sunlight; dry in a shaded area only.
Use mild soap only for the flokati rug. Wash the rug without other items in the washer.
