The aesthetic functions in nation, conventional, Southwestern and modern insides, although cowhide performs in cowboy decor. Cowhide that imitates other species gives even more layout latitude to rugs. And its durability steps up to its adaptability. A powerful selling point when you consider including a rug from the stove to your home is made by the hide’s staying power.
Cowhide Au Naturel
Range-bred rugs continue long enough to become heirlooms. Tough but sterile, they are easy to clean and, based on treatment, generally free of organic chemicals that could pollute your atmosphere. Cowhide profile — the hairs lie flat along the leather without losing — means your rug won’t act as a dust and allergen magnet the way some shaggier materials do. The process traditionally uses oils, not synthetics, keeping chemical additives a plus when children and pets come into contact with the rug. A correctly prepared rug off-gas the chemical odor that lingers on certain rugs or doesn’t smell.
Green and sterile
Your cowhide rug that is high-profile is low-maintenance. Shake things up once in a while by taking the rug outside and shaking the dust out. Vacuuming is fine as long as you don’t use the beater brushes; just hand-brushing the rug removes dirt and keeps the hair soft, clean and fluffy. Move the rug to another place or rotate it to prevent wear. Wipe up spills using a moist sponge. Fluids are blocked by the natural oils of the rug, but gently blot anything that may stain, such as wine off , using a dry cloth. For deeper cleaning, use a gentle detergent — not shampoo — or a diluted mixture of warm water and white vinegar on a sponge. Wipe it off right off. Always rub or wipe in the direction the hair grows, and never put a rug.
Faux Four-Legged Animal
Dyed to mimic animal skins that are hard-to-find or species keeps the endurance of this range hide, even as a floor. Zebra is a re-dyed cowhide style that is popular — white stripes and the stark black appear dramatic in entries and Art Deco rooms. But all cowhide rugs should be kept out of direct sunlight dyed cowhide is much more vulnerable to sun fading. But if a zebra-style cowhide does fade a bit, you end up with a more natural look, because zebras are more cream-toned than white and more brown than black.
The Right Stuff
Rare hides and rugs can be pricey, but typical cowhide rugs compare to those. You should measure the area for the rug and actually examine the rug you like — the irregular shape means a cowhide hogs more floor area than the size might indicate. The carpets decorate a floor everywhere or handily sit carpet over. They usually do not curl or slip since plain hide’s underside has sufficient grip where you place it. And cowhide’s neutral colors make it a chameleon. A cowhide rug blends with decor as as a hardwood floor.