You can wipe your leather area rug’s hair smoothly in the direction of the hair with a cloth dampened in mild soap and water. Do not soak the cowhide. DO NOT wash in a washing machine or dry clean. For common spills like coffee, tea, juice, wine or food: soak up liquid spills with a paper towel, removing any solid matter beforehand by scraping gently in the direction of the hair with a flat object. Afterwards wipe the cowhide hair with a damp cloth using a solution of mild soap and water. Your rug is amazingly durable, so don’t be afraid of living it in. Kids can play on the rug and toys won’t ruin it. You can eat and have common food spills on your rug, and it will be very easy to clean.