Does the use of a dry cleaning solvent to remove an oily stain cause damage to a wool carpet?
No, solvents do not damage wool – remember, the preferred recommendation for many wool garments is dry cleaning. But the solvent CAN affect the carpet (or rug) backing – so use it sparingly. Do be careful with dry cleaning solvents in other respects: always use them where there is plenty of fresh air ventilation and do not expose them to any naked flames, or other heat sources such as lighted cigarettes or heated hobs. Q: I have recently had a new wool carpet fitted on my stairs, within the last few months. My carpet constantly smells of sheep (surprise, surprise), I find it very embarrassing as my guests often say they can smell ammonia, I think this is the case too. Are there any solutions for me as I have an open plan house and the smell spreads! A: All new carpets – wool or otherwise – will have a characteristic ‘new’ odour, which is associated with the backing and usually disappears after a few weeks. A wool carpet will also have a faint additional wool smell. The latter can be st
