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The cowhide rug I bought at a high price became hard, faded, and curled at the edges after only half a year… Have you ever encountered these problems?
The service life of a cowhide carpet can exceed 10 years, but 90% of users discard it within 1-2 years due to improper maintenance methods.
This article will reveal the 3 most common maintenance misunderstandings and provide some low-cost home care solutions to make your carpet more durable and charming during use.
Myth 1: Use “wet rubbing” to clean stains – water is the natural enemy of cowhide
Wrong perception:
“Clean water rubbing is the safest”, but cowhide is highly absorbent, and water penetration will cause:
1. Cortical hardening and cracking 2. Mold and breeding of bacteria in the bottom layer 3. Staining diffusion
Scientific explanation:
Cowhide fibers swell when exposed to water, and shrink and deform after drying 
Correct method:
1. Immediately absorb the stain with a dry paper towel;
2. Use a special cowhide cleaning cream to rub in a circular motion gently;
3. Use a cotton cloth dipped in a bit of olive oil to nourish the leather.
Myth 2: Sterilization by sun exposure – UV rays are more terrible than dirt
Wrong case:
User story: Linda hung the carpet on the balcony for sterilization, and the color faded from caramel to gray after 3 months.
Data support:
Experiments have shown that the tear strength of cowhide dropped by 40% after 30 days of exposure to the sun
Correct method:
1. Use a soft brush + vacuum cleaner at low setting for daily dust removal;
2. The first choice for sterilization is a portable UV lamp, which should be irradiated at a distance of 20 cm from the carpet for 10 minutes;
3. To prevent moisture in the rainy season, you can lay a bamboo charcoal anti-mildew mat under the carpet.
Myth 3: Frequent waxing – over-care is counterproductive
Anti-common sense revealed:
“Waxing every month makes the carpet brighter?” Wax accumulation will:
1. Clog pores and accelerate aging 2. Attract dust to form sticky dirt 3. Cover up real leather problems
Professional advice:
1. Deep care should not exceed 2 times a year, using a water-based cowhide care agent;
2. Dry wipe with cashmere cloth to maintain gloss;
3. Stubborn stains are handed over to professional leather care services
3 little-known facts about extending the life of carpets
1. “Use oil to nourish the skin”: expired cream can temporarily replace the care agent (only for fragrance-free);
2. “Pressure dispersion”: add felt pads to the legs of furniture to prevent indentation;
3. “Seasonal flip”: turn the direction of the carpet every six months to avoid unilateral wear.