Rugberry Journal

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Fluid Wool Rug folded, hand tufted New Zealand wool in black and cream curves with black and cream stripes.

Why a Rug Bleeds Colour and What to Do

Colour running from one part of a rug into another is usually a water problem. Why it happens, how to stop it spreading, the mistakes that make it worse and when to call a cleaner.

Tinker Wool Rug close up, ivory hand tufted New Zealand wool with black lines crossing the field.

Care

Protecting a Rug During Painting and Renovation

Paint, POP dust and floor polishing are hard on rugs. How to clean, roll and store a rug before the work starts, what to do about a paint drip, and how to bring it back afterwards.

Cabra Wool & Jute Rug in Sand folded at the corner, handloom New Zealand wool and jute with a fringed end.

Care

A Rug Soaked by a Leak or Flood: What to Do

A soaked rug can often be saved if it is dried quickly and gently. The first hours, how to dry wool, jute and Botanical Silk, what to avoid, and when a professional should take over.

Grain Wool Rug in Tan on a polished marble floor in a styled living room.

Care

A Daily Rug Routine for Busy Households

Most rug damage in Indian homes comes from the daily jhadu and pocha. Here is a simple routine your household help can follow instead.

Grain Wool Rug in Russet in a styled dining room, handloom New Zealand wool under a table for eight.

Cleaning

Which Rug Fibres Are Easiest to Clean

Wool, jute, silk and recycled fibres behave very differently with a spilt cup of chai. Here they are ranked for cleaning at home in Indian conditions.