Many
area
rugs, such as those of Asian origin, can be made from anything, from silk to
nylon to wool. Delicate care must be taken when cleaning to prevent any
possible damage. Taking these rugs to a cleaning facility may save you
money; however, it might be prudent to pay the service to have your rugs cleaned on
site if you have several rugs or if they are very large and heavy.
Here are
some basic tips for caring for your area rug:
Rotate your rugs at least once a year to even out effects of the sun and
to prevent uneven wear. Depending on traffic, the rotation may vary from
six months to two years. Experts recommend turning the rugs 180 degrees.
Consider swapping rugs from one room to another. This may just
invigorate your décor, and it will rejuvenate the life of your carpet.
Avoid
constant direct exposure of your rug to sunlight.
Clean
spills right away to avoid discoloration.
Vacuum a couple of times per week to get rid of loose dirt and bring back
life to the fibers. Be sure not to vacuum the loose fringe. Vacuuming is the
best way to clean a rug: hanging it outside and banging it with a broom or
stick will eventually ruin it.
Be
sure to use a rug cleaning expert for professional cleaning, especially deep
cleaning. Professional carpet cleaning increases the life of the carpeting
and improves air quality, reducing allergies and illness.
Always adhere to the rug maker’s suggested cleaning methods.
Top
quality padding used under your rug helps to guard it from dirt, wear and
slippage.
As a rug
buyer you must keep certain things in mind to get the service you expect from
your selection:
Always lay rugs or carpets on smooth surfaces.
Cut
loose yarns or tufts even with the rest of the pile. Never pull them, as
they would have escaped the shearing of the pile in the factory.
Have
holes and tears repaired promptly and by a professional.
Be
aware that the first few cleanings of machine made rugs with cut pile
surfaces will produce large rolls of fluff.
The
deeper the pile the more difficult and the more important it is to clean
your rug meticulously to the very roots of the tufts, or else fine grit will
become entrenched and grind through the fibers at their base.
Caring for
your area rug also involves keeping a coarse mat in front of the door to stop
dirt from being tracked inside of the house, and shedding your shoes when you
enter. Keep a shoe mat right inside the front door and have family members and
guests take off their shoes before proceeding through the house.
To reduce
carpet indentations, move your furniture every so often. Dab an ice cube on the
spot until the fibers bounce back.
To save money,
a lot of people interchange between do-it-yourself cleaning and professional
cleaning. Beware of the three most common ways do-it-yourselfers damage
carpets:
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