How to Care for Your Oriental Rug and Carpet
Listed below are helpful tips on how to care for your rug. Call us directly if you have any questions.
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Here are expert tips for maintaining and preserving the life of your valuable rugs:
● Rotate Rugs Regularly: Rotate your rugs 180 degrees every six to twelve months to ensure even wear and minimize the effects of light exposure on color changes.
● Moth Protection: Apply mothproofing treatments to protect your rugs from wool moths, which can severely damage fibers and diminish the value of your rug.
● Invest in Rug Pads: Use high-quality rug pads to extend the rug's lifespan, safeguard flooring, and prevent slippage, which can lead to wear and accidents.
● Vacuum Carefully: Always vacuum parallel to the fringe to prevent the beater bar from tearing or damaging the delicate edges of the rug.
● Adjust Vacuum Settings: Keep the vacuum’s beater brush in a high position to lightly graze the top fibers. This method avoids unnecessary stress on the rug and prolongs its durability.
● Proper Storage: For storage longer than two months, ensure rugs are cleaned, mothproofed, and wrapped in breathable paper rather than plastic. This prevents moisture buildup and allows the rug to breathe.
● Regular Cleaning: Schedule professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months based on traffic levels. Embedded dirt acts as an abrasive, fading colors and weakening fibers over time.
● Use Furniture Glides: Place glides under furniture legs to avoid fiber compression and permanent indentations in the rug.
● Document Your Rug: Maintain detailed records of your rug, including photographs, dimensions, type, and purchase price. For high-value rugs, appraisals are essential for insurance and restoration purposes in case of damage or theft.
For comprehensive care, trust professionals like Hafsa Carpet Cleaning to handle cleaning, repair, and appraisal services. Expertise ensures that your rugs remain pristine, protected, and an enduring investment.
● Rotate Rugs Regularly: Rotate your rugs 180 degrees every six to twelve months to ensure even wear and minimize the effects of light exposure on color changes.
● Moth Protection: Apply mothproofing treatments to protect your rugs from wool moths, which can severely damage fibers and diminish the value of your rug.
● Invest in Rug Pads: Use high-quality rug pads to extend the rug's lifespan, safeguard flooring, and prevent slippage, which can lead to wear and accidents.
● Vacuum Carefully: Always vacuum parallel to the fringe to prevent the beater bar from tearing or damaging the delicate edges of the rug.
● Adjust Vacuum Settings: Keep the vacuum’s beater brush in a high position to lightly graze the top fibers. This method avoids unnecessary stress on the rug and prolongs its durability.
● Proper Storage: For storage longer than two months, ensure rugs are cleaned, mothproofed, and wrapped in breathable paper rather than plastic. This prevents moisture buildup and allows the rug to breathe.
● Regular Cleaning: Schedule professional cleaning every 12 to 18 months based on traffic levels. Embedded dirt acts as an abrasive, fading colors and weakening fibers over time.
● Use Furniture Glides: Place glides under furniture legs to avoid fiber compression and permanent indentations in the rug.
● Document Your Rug: Maintain detailed records of your rug, including photographs, dimensions, type, and purchase price. For high-value rugs, appraisals are essential for insurance and restoration purposes in case of damage or theft.
For comprehensive care, trust professionals like Hafsa Carpet Cleaning to handle cleaning, repair, and appraisal services. Expertise ensures that your rugs remain pristine, protected, and an enduring investment.