Pros and Cons of Wool Carpets: Everything You Need To Know

Wool carpets made from natural fibre offer superb resilience to wear and general soiling. It’s most commonly used on its own in pure 100 percent form as loop pile carpets. Likewise, there are 80 percent blends with nylon and polypropylene in a cut pile to improve its wear properties.

Wool fibre is renewable, warm, luxurious and durable. The unique fibre structure makes it strong, hard-wearing and naturally stain-resistant, and the insulation properties keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer.

Pros of Wool Carpets:

Wool is a material that provides comfort and warmth to your home, but it also helps keep the temperature consistent. This can be seen by many people who choose wool carpets for this reason alone. When it comes to regularly maintaining the carpets, it will pay off in better quality use of money spent compared to an expensive rug or carpet set. Read on to understand some merits of considering wool carpets for your interior space:

Hard Wearing And Long-Lasting

Wool carpeting is an excellent choice for those who want to flaunt their home decor style. It’s durable, reliable and never goes out of style. The wool variety provides a higher-end look with its texture that makes it perfect not just anywhere but also during cold months when everyone needs some extra warmth underfoot.

Absorbs Sound

Wool is a great material for keeping your home quieter. Not only does it absorb noise, but wool also reduces the transmission of sound through floors.

Recovers Quickly From Furniture Compression

Unlike some synthetic fibres, natural wool resists being mashed down by traffic or heavy objects. It springs back into place with its original thickness after years of use.

It is Flame Retardant

Wool carpets have a much higher ignition point than other synthetics- This makes them resistant to dropped matches and cigarettes, which can start fires in public facilities like airports or casinos where there may be lots of people who stub their cigarette butts onto the floor without realising what’s happening right under their feet.

Environmentally Friendly And Sustainable Fibre

The sustainability of wool is unparalleled. Sheep grow a thick new coat that needs to be sheared at least once per year, and the average sheep produces over 7 pounds worth of fleece every time they’re groomed. This means that you can make your wool carpet all day long without having any worries. This fabric consumes less electricity to manufacture compared to carpets from other materials (like artificial fibers). It is recyclable and biodegradable, so it won’t just sit there taking up space.

Absorbs Humidity

Humidity can cause several problems with the ambience. When the air is humid, wool carpets will absorb excess moisture. Similarly, when the air will be dry, the wool fibres will release moisture, therefore maintaining the overall humidity in the room.

Cons

Wool Is Food

For certain insects, moth and carpet beetle larvae naturally feed on wool fibres. To prevent damage from these pests, wool carpeting is often permanently pre-treated with a mild insecticide. Some people may be uncomfortable with the idea of having carpet treated with this chemical in their indoor environment.

Cleaning Issues

Wool carpets are a safe and easy way to add luxury to your home. When spills happen, they can simply be washed away with water or dry cleaned at an affordable price! However, if oily substances such as spilled motor oil get onto the pile it may cause stains that require professional cleaning skills for removal.

Wool carpets are great at removing humidity from the air, but they can’t protect your floor against water damage. Even small spills or regular exposure to moisture will cause mildew formation over time which results in discoloration and an unpleasant smell.

However, the wool may be more likely to permanently stain, especially when the spill of an oily or greasy substance isn’t immediately and properly addressed. Further complicating cleaning issues, some highly alkaline detergents or household cleaners can themselves be damaging to wool and may mar the carpet.

Care and Maintenance of Wool Carpets

Wool carpets are a great way to add colour, life and comfort to any home. With proper maintenance, they can last for years! There are no one-size-fits all when it comes to cleaning your wool carpets. The type and degree of soiling will determine which technique is best for you!

• Vacuuming is the key to keeping your carpet clean and free of embedded soil or dirt particles. A gentle vacuuming every other day can help prevent dirt from build-up, keeping your carpets looking their best. This can be done manually with the help of a robotic vacuum which does all work automatically, so you don’t even need a strategy when cleaning wool carpets next time around.
• To remove a stain from any surface, use paper towels or an absorbent white cloth to blot up liquids and scoop out solids. Next, apply mild soap; start at the outer edge of where you think there’s dirt. Ensure not to rub too hard since this may spread spots further.
• To prevent wool carpets from fading, keep the sun out of them with window coverings. This is a great way to reduce exposure.
• Consider keeping an entrance mat to scrape off dirt and debris and dry the bottom of shoes. The investment in a high-quality entrance mat is well worth it, keeping the inside of your home clean.

Key Takeaway

Wool is a classic luxury carpet fibre holding some distinct qualities to differentiate it from other fibres. Whether you need wool carpets for your family home or another high-end commercial specification, wool carpets can meet or exceed expectations when specified correctly and installed with care.

We have an extensive collection of wool carpets. Call on 1300 365 887 for more information.