The answer is simply yes.

Furthermore, it’s best to avoid budget carpet protectors. Unlike high performance carpet protector from Hippo, low-quality products might damage expensive carpets made from natural wool.

You might be surprised to learn that many “economy” carpet protectors are not suitable for wool carpets. If you or your customer have invested in a costly wool carpet, why risk using a product that might not provide proper protection! So this raises the question: why can Hippo carpet protector be used on wool carpets?

What is a Natural Fibre Carpet?

Natural fibre carpets are made from sustainable materials like wool, which is obtained from sheep and other mammals. Pure wool carpets are a sustainable choice because they are made from renewable resources, don’t contain harsh chemicals, and can be recycled. What is more they generally look and feel more appealingly.

People love wool carpets because they’re beautiful and comfortable. However, they are expensive compared to synthetic carpets. This makes it even more important for homeowners to keep their wool carpets in top condition, both for sentimental reasons and to protect their investment.

So lets take a quick look at how using second rate carpet protector film to protect wool carpets, might by contrast damage them instead.

How Might Protection Film Damage Carpets?

In short Hippo clearly state that both their high performance and ultimate carpet protector products are suitable for all types of carpet. Including wool and natural fibres.

This promise all boils down to the quality of the adhesive being used on the sticky side. Hippo use a high quality water based acrylic glue. As a result the adhesive layer of the film will not transfer to the carpets surface when it is removed. However it should be noted that there is a time limit on this.

That said, not all manufacturers use these gentle adhesives. Consequently when they come into contact with natural fibers like pure wool, budget carpet protectors may leave a sticky residue behind on the carpet’s surface. Some brands, like No Nonsense Carpet Protector warn users about this, others do not.

How Long Can You Leave Carpet Protector on Wool Carpets?

Most good carpet protection brands always specify how long their products can be left on carpets. This can generally range from a few hours through to a more than a month. With respect to Hippo’s high performance carpet protector, this can be left in place on carpets for up to 30 days. In doing so and for the reasons shown above, you should never exceed the stated time limit.

In conclusion, Hippo high performance carpet protector is a good choice for protecting all types of carpet. With that said, always check the manufacturers guidelines and its never a bad idea to test before use. At same time never use carpet protector on non-carpeted surfaces, because it may cause damage and be difficult to remove.