White Animal Skin Rugs

Cowhide rugs are a great fit for high traffic areas because they are durable and resistant to stains. These features make them easy to maintain compared to other types of rugs. Yet even cowhide rugs require cleaning from time to time. Happily, cowhide rugs are easy to clean using common household items, requiring no harsh chemicals or other unnatural compounds. Homeowners should know how to organically clean their cowhide rug in order to preserve its unique look and feel. This includes understanding the various cleaning procedures for different types of stains like spills, food stains, and grease stains. They should also know how to dry their cowhide rug properly. Big box stores, home improvement stores, carpet stores, and online marketplaces like eBay sell cleaning supplies for cowhide rugs.

1. Removing Liquid Spills from a Cowhide Rug

It is important to soak up liquid spills as soon as possible in order to increase the likelihood of eliminating future stains. For old or ingrained stains, use a damp cloth combined with soapy water to blot out stains caused by coffee, juice, pet urine, tea, vomit, wine, and other liquids.

Natural, plant-based fibers and synthetic materials are less vulnerable to changes in pH balance because they are processed. Animal skins like cowhide rugs are rely more on their natural properties for their appearance and protection, making them more sensitive to change in alkalinity. Consumers should use cleaners that maintain the pH balance of their cowhide rug to keep it looking great for years to come.

Many brands of organic shampoo are non-alkaline. A solution made of 95 percent water and 5 percent organic white vinegar is a suitable alternative to non-alkaline soap because it maintains the pH balance of the cowhide rug, which protects its fibers and coloring. It also helps to remove bad odors from the rug. Allow the rug to dry at room temperature.