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Selecting The Right Area Rug
Rugs are essential to any space but require proper care to maintain their beauty and longevity. Here are our top rug cleaning and care tips to keep your rugs and home in tip-top shape.
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With so many styles, colors, and materials, it's essential to consider your space and its intended use. Color, design, and materials are essential factors in selecting the right rug and the longevity of s rug in your home.
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Consider the space you will be using the rug in Area rugs for dining room
Opt for a rug made of durable materials such as wool in high-traffic areas over plant fibers such as cotton, linen, and jute. Plant fibers lack the durability, resilience and stain very easy so a cotton rug might looks nice when new but lacks durability and stain easily and such area rugs are more appropriate for a formal low-traffic space or as a wall hanging.
Camouflage, is not just for the military.
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Consider your rug's pattern, color, and design not just as aesthetic; but as a performance aspect on the floor. Colors and patterns work to hide use such as foot traffic and soiling, preserving the beauty of your home, hidding soils and stains. The charm of an intricately designed Persian rug is the pattern and design work together to hide soiling infact thats part of the folk lore of oriental rugs, their durability and longevity. It's also why hand-woven oriental rugs with deep colors and intricate designs have a devoted following.
A white or light-colored rug might look stunning but how will it look after a year of heavy foot traffic shows soiling much sooner and require more frequent cleanings?
How Choose A Rug
Best Vacuumes For Oriental Rugs
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Regular vacuuming reduces wear on your area rugs by removing abrasive soils that filter to the base of your carpet and makes rugs wear out faster. Removing this soil also no only reduces wear it keeps rugs cleaner longer and helps extend cleaning intervals.
Any vacuum is better than no vacuum. We suggest a suction-only vacuume for most rugs. Be careful with "beater bar style" vacuumes keep several inches away from fringe ends when vacuuming and with thin rugs raise the beater to lessen the chance of sucking the rug into the vacuume
Care should be taken with antiques. Old thin, and fragile rugs can damage by aggressively vacuuming end fringe/ tassels and making weak or frayed areas worse.
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Spots and spills happen; address spots with the appropriate spot-cleaning products and methods. Remember, all spots are not the same, nor are all cleaning products. See our handy spot cleaning guide for the proper tips to spot your rug at home and avoid costly, damaging home cleaning mistakes. Most spots can be treated with warm water, a small amount of neutral cleaning solution, and a paper towel. Some spots can be challenging to remove from area rugs and might require specialized cleaning methods to prove stains or limitations to cleaning due to the type of carpet fibers.
Most rugs don't receive even use; one end or side often receives 90% or more of the foot traffic. Turning carpets end for end evens out foot traffic, wear, and soiling and extends out cleaning intervals. Ideally, this is done every 3 months when it's practical to do so.
Rotate Rugs Seasonally
Rug Spot Cleaning
Pets love area rugs, particularly wool, and since wool is warm, breathable, washable, and natural, antimicrobial wool area rugs are best for pets and babies. Pets are a beloved part of the family, but their presence can also present some challenges when it comes to maintaining the beauty and integrity of your area rug.
Avoid placing food and, water and food bowls on the rug to prevent spills and stains, have a designated feeding area on a hard surface that can be easily cleaned when spills happen.
Clean up accidents immediately: In the event of a pet accident, it's essential to clean it up as quickly as possible to prevent staining, damage, and odor. Blot up any excess liquid with a clean cloth, then use a mixture of water and mild detergent to clean the affected area. See our spotting guide.
Schedule regular professional cleanings: Even with regular vacuuming and spot cleaning, pets can still leave behind dirt, dander, and odors that can be difficult to remove. Some pet breeds shed more and you may find more frequent professional rug cleaning is needed
Schedule local rug cleaners to keep your rugs & carpet looking and smelling their best.
Pets And Rugs
Proper rug maintenance is crucial for preserving the beauty and longevity of your rugs. Regular vacuuming and spot cleaning are all essential, but it's also important to have your rugs professionally deep cleaned periodically.
Professional rug cleaners have the expertise and equipment to thoroughly clean and restore your rugs without causing damage to the fibers or colors. Proper rug cleaning cannot be done in -home it's best By caring for your rugs properly, you can enjoy their beauty and comfort for many years to come.
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If you're unsure where to find a reliable rug cleaner, you can search online for a "Rug cleaning service near me" to find local cleaning services.
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You can also head over ask the rug experts ARCS (Association of Rug Care Specialists) ARCS trains and certifies Oriental and area rug cleaning professionals and their rug cleaning workshops. ARCS has a list of reputable Rug cleaning companies near you. This ensures a rug cleaning service knows how to treat your handwoven rugs and natural fiber carpets right and give them the best possible care
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ARCS (Association of rug care specialists) is a trade association for professional oriental rug cleaning and area carpet cleaners