Vals Rug // Taupe

COWHIDE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

When your rug first arrives, it will have folded creases from being packaged. Lay out your rug flat and with the moisture in the air, the creases will flatten out within a day or two.

Natural leather is marked with signs of its natural origin as scars, insect bites, veins, hair density, shade and grain variations, among others. These serve as proof that only genuine hides have been used and are the markings that owners cherish and should be embraced as statements of authenticity and individuality.

These rugs are very easy to clean and due to the nature of cowhides, rugs are highly resistant to staining. If possible, an occasional shaking to remove dust will maintain the natural characteristics of this product. Most spills float above the hair long enough to be easily wiped with a moist sponge.

If you have any food or beverage spills, apply the mild soap and warm water to a sponge and lightly wipe (but not rub) the hide in the direction of the hair until the spot is dissolved. Rinse with a damp sponge to remove soap residue. Avoid hard or excessive friction. Be sure NOT to soak the leather underneath or it will stiffen the leather. Remove with a clean cloth or paper towel and leave to air dry. If it does get too damp, take it outside and flip it backside up to dry without getting direct sunlight.

If you happen to have a grease or oil spill, wipe immediately with a dry and clean cloth and wait until it starts to dry and then run a smooth brush through the hairs, with the direction of the hairs and not against. Be sure to NOT apply any water or liquids.

NEVER USE saddle soap, abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or oils, varnish, alcohols, ammonia, silicone, or other cleaning products, as these products can damage the leather.

Cowhides, in general, are very easy to maintain and are naturally stain resistant as long as you catch any spills right away!

These rugs have no backing attached or glued. The backing is just the back of the leather. This is the best way because the cowhide leather is a natural product that may expand and contract with humidity changes, but the backing doesn't. So, when these rugs have a backing glued to the leather it may appear creases with weather changes. What we suggest is to use a flat rug pad underneath (not a waffled pad, just a flat one) and the rug will lay perfectly flat.