Wool area rugs can add a lot of charm and vibrancy to any room. They will complement your home décor no matter what the theme is. You can easily get either traditional or contemporary wool area rugs to match your theme. They come in different shapes and sizes so you that you can find the perfect wool rug for your house. Additionally, wool rugs are of a very high quality and will last you very long, if maintained properly. But there is just one problem. Wool rugs tend to absorb a lot of smell and end up becoming musty smelling themselves. But, much to the relief of owners of hand woven wool rugs or braided wool rugs, there are many quick and easy ways of getting rid of wool rug odor. Just follow these simple instructions are your wool area rug will be free of odors.

• Place a few briquettes or charcoal in an old pair of nylons or pantyhose. Ensure there are no holes to prevent the charcoal from coming into direct contact with the wool rug. Fold the rug around this charcoal and place the folded rug and the charcoal into the large garbage bag. Seal it tightly. Keep the rug sealed in the garbage bag for a few days and when you open it, you will find that the odors have dissipated.

• A surprising ingredient to help absorb moisture and odors is cat litter. Sprinkle cat litter on the wool rug and leave it overnight. Ensure that no particles of cat litter get crushed into the weaving of the wool area rug. The next morning, shake the wool rug outside the house and then thoroughly vacuum it. You will find that the odors have disappeared.

• In a clean spray bottle, add 2 tsp. of pure tea tree oil with 8 ounces of water. Spray the front and back of the wool rug with it. Avoid saturating the wool rug with this solution. Since, tea tree oil is very strong smelling; it is highly recommended that you keep children and pets away while the wool rug is still wet. The strong smell will soon fade away.

• Hang your wool area rugs outside on a clothesline in the sunshine. Else, you could even consider spreading the wool rug on a tarp in the sun. Allow the rug to have direct sunlight for approximately two hours on each side. Choose a hot and sunny day if possible, but avoid a day with high humidity. The UV rays in sunshine will zap mold spores hiding within the wool. However, avoid over exposure to the sun. It may lead to discoloration of the rug. Avoid this treatment if sun drying is recommended against in the instructions.