You have made a sizeable investment into your
Oriental and specialty rugs. Here are some easy, basic steps for the care &
protection of a specialty or Oriental Rug.
Rotation - To ensure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year.
Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.
Vacuuming - Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a
regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Be sure not to
vacuum the fringe with your beater bar! Use the end of a vacuum hose from a
canister vacuum.
Padding - A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt,
wear and slippage.
Professional
Cleaning – Like all carpets, your Oriental and specialty area
rugs should be professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Frequency of cleaning
is influenced by the fiber content, weave, type and amount of soiling, traffic
and wear, and environmental conditions. Call our office for further information
on maximizing the performance of your fine investment textiles.
Spot
and Spill Procedures - Make sure you safely and
immediately clean up spots and spills before they set.
·
First,
soak up the excess liquid by blotting with a clean absorbent material. Do not
brush or rub the stain.
·
Then
spot-clean with a mild detergent-white vinegar-water solution. Do not over wet.
·
Rinse
area thoroughly with water and a small amount of vinegar. Avoid wetting the
rug's backing.
·
Blot
dry until most of the moisture has been absorbed.
·
Allow
to air dry. A fan or cool hair dryer can be used to hasten the drying process.
·
For
stains that do not come out using these methods, ask our cleaning specialists.
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