How to make a woven woolen rugWool rugs are excellent items for any home. They wear well and can last for years, but require proper care to maintain their shape, color, and durability over time.First, make sure your rug is turned or rotated now and again. This will ensure that all parts of the wool get even wear, so you don't end up with a rug that has thinning spots. How often you will need to turn the rug depends on how much foot traffic it gets, but for rugs that get heavy traffic, try turning around once or twice a year.For rugs that get heavy foot traffic, vacuum twice a week. This will help remove dirt and dust, as well as loosened fibers that can mat over time. You can also beat rugs outdoors on occasion to help loosen dirt and other particles inside the fibers. This is especially helpful for rugs that are knitted, crocheted, or woven with small fibers.When cleaning your rug, don't use detergents. These can cause discoloration, fading, or even shrinking of the wool fibers in your rug. To clean, simply soak your wool rug in hot water and lay it flat to air dry. You can also used a carpet steamer for large rugs. Just be sure not to stretch the wool too much, or it may become permanently misshapen. If something gets spilled on your rug, blot it out but don't scrub.