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Jute rugs are beautiful accents that suit a variety of interior design styles and lifestyles. These rugs are also incredibly durable as they are made with a coarse natural fiber and great craftsmanship. Because these rugs are known for their durable fibers, many believe that they’re appropriate for high traffic areas of the home. That placement however may not actually be ideal for jute rugs. To make the best decision for your home, it’s important to understand what jute is, what sort of lifestyles it can stand up to, and if it’s the proper fit for busy spaces.
Jute is a material harvested from jute plants located mainly in India or Bangladesh. The jute fibers are taken from the plant, stripped from the stalks, and cleaned in clear running water. After they dry, they are tied into bundles and refined into jute threads.
Aside from being eco-friendly, jute rugs are known for their great resiliency and durability. The texture of the material is also unique and soft enough to be comfortable in today’s homes. These practical aspects are enough reason to love jute, but the beautiful texture and coloration is also unrivaled.
Jute is a durable material, but it can be damaged by extremely heavy traffic that you may see in an entryway or hallway. In addition to that, jute rugs are easily damaged by moisture. Even the smallest spill of water or wine can quickly permeate the fibers and cause permanent discoloration. Even worse than that, if the rug is too moist with spills or cleaning with water, then it may even develop mold or mildew.
These weaknesses are not meant to deter you from adding a jute rug to your home; jute does have great resiliency and longevity, but it has a harder time standing up to some aspects of daily life like accidental spills. That is why jute rugs are typically recommended for more private or controlled spaces like home offices, bedrooms, and laundry rooms. With that being said, they can be right at home in living rooms as long as you avoid accidental spills and treat stains immediately and appropriately.
Since jute rugs are so sensitive to moisture, it’s important to clean the rug with appropriate cleaning solutions. If you do spill something onto your carpet, you must first blot away any excess moisture. Don’t rub at the rug or moisture, since that will just spread it further and deeper into the rug. After you blot away the moisture, you can treat the rug with an approved dry carpet shampoo or baking soda.
Aside from treating accidental messes immediately, you should take care of your jute rug with regular cleaning. Fortunately, simple vacuuming and shaking out the dust is enough to remove any dirt that is embedded in the rug’s fibers. Jute is a naturally dust-repellent material, so you’ll find that it doesn’t hold onto dust as much as other rugs may.
The best way to care for a damaged rug is to prevent that damage from even happening. Clean the rug regularly, treat stains immediately, and rotate the rug periodically so that traffic is evenly spread across the rug’s surface.
Jute rugs are good for high traffic spaces thanks to their natural durability and resilience. Even so, extremely heavy traffic in hallways and entryways is enough to break down the rug and damage its fibers. Along with that, some people don’t enjoy the texture as much as a traditional fabric rug. Ultimately, you must balance the pros and cons yourself to decide if it’s appropriate for your home’s traffic, lifestyle, and level of maintenance.
Since jute can be damaged by heavy traffic and accidental spills, you may want to consider other rugs that are more durable and less likely to be impacted by heavy traffic. Wool is another natural, eco-friendly material that is known for its extreme durability and resilience. Synthetic rugs made of materials like nylon or polypropylene are also crafted to withstand heavy traffic and messy lifestyles. These synthetic rugs often require less maintenance and are easier to clean, so they are frequently used in high traffic spaces and homes with kids and pets.
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Jute rugs are incredibly versatile style-wise with their natural texture, often undyed colors, and their simplistic designs. Even beyond these base features, jute rugs come in different options that show off patterns and different colors. These variations give you the freedom to use the rug in boho living rooms, farmhouse dining spaces, eclectic bedrooms, and so many other areas. Whenever you place a rug in any of these spaces, it’s vital to consider its aesthetic along with its functionality and how well it will stand up to the room’s daily use.
Jute fibers are naturally durable and can stand up to most lifestyles. However, in some extreme cases, the rugs may not be ideal for heavy traffic and spaces exposed to moisture/spills. There are many pros and cons to weigh with jute rugs, and after reading this article, you can now decide if a jute rug suits your home’s specific needs and lifestyle.
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