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Rugs are a great accessory to have in any home; they add an extra subtle touch of style and color, and even evoke a warm and inviting mood for any room. Additionally, there’s a large selection outside your usual wool rugs. Rugs made from natural fibers are starting to become quite popular with homeowners mainly for their versatility, beauty and eco-friendliness. Not to mention you can use them both indoors and outdoors.
But there’s one kind of natural fiber that stands out from the rest in the rug world and it’s called sisal. Made from a plant called Agave Sisalana, rugs are just one of the few things that come from this wonderful plant. Because of the coarse fibers that lend its strength and inflexibility, its cordage is valued making it ideal for manufacturing twine or rope. Even everyday items like paper, mattresses, rugs and cat scratching posts utilize sisal.
Along with its eco-friendliness, sisal rugs can generally be used inside and outside your home, as long as you take proper care of it. Like any rug, you have to make sure that it doesn’t soak any water or an abundance of moisture; mold and mildew can form if there’s way too much moisture in an area. The great thing about sisal rugs is that it requires little cleaning maintenance - vacuuming is all that’s needed. Regular cleaning will ensure the quality of the sisal fibers. As mentioned earlier, sisal won’t fare too well if placed in an area that has high humidity or moisture, which will cause the fibers to expand. If you do live in an area that has high humidity, its probably best to keep your sisal rug indoors.
Beautiful for both indoor and outdoor use, sisal rugs definitely bring a natural appearance to your setting. Ideal as an area rug for your living room, dining room, patio, sunroom or even your cabana, sisal rugs can be enjoyed by anyone, including pets. And with its tough, durable fibers and natural beauty, you can rest assured knowing that investing in a sisal rug is like investing in furniture - it’s for the long run.
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