Sisal Area Rug

 

Are you in search of an indoor use area rug? Do you love Nature and want to feel it inside your house? Look for Sisal area rugs! Sisal is a product of nature, produced from the plant of Agave family. Sisal is widely cultivated for its large leaves that yield a stiff fiber used for cordage, rope, and carpets Natural fiber sisal area rugs are perfect for your home or office floors at minimal cost.

Some uses of Sisal area rugs:

§         The natural fibers are referred to as biologically inert as they are free from foreign chemicals. Hence they are preferred regarding health issues for airtight rooms and offices. §         These floor coverings do not collect electro-static charge. §         The sisal area rugs can also regulate humidity levels within your home. §         Sometimes the sisal is combined with wool to produce the best properties of each fiber. This result is a soft but durable hybrid sisal area rug. §         Sisal has diverse applications and can be woven into an extraordinary range of styles and patterns.

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Given below is some information on how sisal is converted into rugs from the plant –

Plant species	Agave sisalana
Fiber	Obtained from the leaf.
Plantation	Underground stems of mature plants.
Maturity	3-5 years after planting.
Processing	Selected fibers pressed into bales.

Its long fine fiber is very important as it can be spun into a smooth textured yarn. The versatile durable fiber can thus be woven into carpets, twined into ropes, produced as mats or rugs.

Maintenance of Sisal Area Rug-

You have chosen to decorate your home with a part of Nature. Nature inside can retain its beauty with proper care. Hence, good maintenance of your natural area rug is essential for many years of comfort and beauty.

Vacuum - Natural fibers are static-free and do not attract dust. But, you should vacuum your rug daily otherwise dirt particles may lodge between the fibers and cause it to wear.

Keeping dry - Soaking must be strictly avoided, as the fiber may retain a watermark after cleaning. When a spill occurs, it must be removed immediately by blotting with a clean cloth or absorbent paper.

Cleaning - Solid substances can be removed by scraping with a spoon. Be sure to work from the outside of the spot to the center.

Cleaning products - Carpet-cleaning product is available for your sisal rug. Never pour any cleaning agent directly on the sisal. Be sure to test before applying.

Use areas - Sisal rug is definitely an indoor use rug. They are recommended for any area in your house, except bathrooms, basements and kitchens!

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