What About Your Oriental Rugs?
First of all they have been around for over 2,500 years starting in the East with nomads and villagers using them for warmth and beauty. More recently here in the West, they have graced our homes with their art and luxury, and complemented all varieties of décor. An Oriental rug is a purchase for a lifetime and will last for generations when properly maintained.
Most Oriental rugs are made of wool and are easily and economically maintainable. One of the characteristics of wool is how durable it is and how consistently it out-performs other materials. Unlike other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better, and stays clean longer.
Cleaning your oriental rug
A professional Oriental rug cleaning will richly enhance the colors in your rug and the softness of the wool. One added benefit of a professional cleaning that a lot of rug owners don’t consider is how many years you can add to the life of a rug by having it properly cleaned. The step within the cleaning process that has the greatest impact here is the dry-soil removal process; make sure the cleaner that you are using has a separate dry-soil removal process because cleaning alone will not adequately remove all the dry abrasive soil lodged in your oriental rug. The recommended duration between professional cleanings is between 1-3 years depending on the amount of traffic the rug sees.
Caring for your oriental rug
Rotating your Oriental rug once a year will insure even wear, more or less often depending on the amount of traffic.
Frequently vacuuming your Oriental rug is your best course of maintenance between professional cleanings, the goal is to control the amount of the dry-soil buildup in your rug. Very important be sure not to vacuum any fringe that is over an inch long.
A quality pad is both good for your rug and the surface that your rug is setting on given that it is the right pad, the wrong pad can damage the floor and be of very little value to your rug.
