Care and Maintenance



 

It's OK to fold your cowhide rug, but it will need some time to relax after it is unfolded.   The creases will come out after a few days laying flat.
Include your cowhide rug in your normal cleaning routine, simply vacuum or give rugs a shake outside to remove dust and small dry particles of dirt.   Dirt and dust work as abrasives.
Rotate your rug from time to time so that it wears evenly.
You can wipe smoothly in the direction of the hair with a damp (but not wet) cloth with mild soap and water. Do not soak the hide or get it wet. Do not wash in a washing machine or dry clean.
Brushing with a hard plastic brush helps to keep the hair soft and fluffy and helps to remove dirt.
For common spills like wine, coffee, tea, juice, food, soup, urine and vomit - soak up spills with a paper towel or sponge immediately.
Remove solid matter with the blunt edge of knife by scraping gently in the direction of the hair. Then wipe with a damp (but not wet) sponge or cloth using mild soapy solution. You can wipe and rub the hair vigorously in any direction. Finally clean with a damp cloth using a diluted 1% white vinegar and 99% water solution (this balances the PH levels).
We recommend keeping the dyed and printed hides out of direct sunlight to avoid any possible fading.    We have been told that the printed mock safari hides do lighten slightly if placed in full sun for a long time.    For example, a zebra's stripes may change from black to dark brown; this actually adds to the realistic look of the zoology prints. Real zebras are not actually black & white, they are beige & brown.
Cowhide does not slip on carpet or wooden floors, the textured underside has natural grip. You do need to be a bit careful in bare feet on the soft and silky upper side. Discourage kids from running over a cowhide rug!

Please contact us for any further inquiries.