Oriental rugs make great family heirlooms or living room pieces- but like any piece of furniture or flooring, they must be cleaned periodically. Regular cleaning helps to restore and protect these beautiful rugs, but keep in mind that you should only deep clean them when it’s necessary, so that you don’t wear out your rug too early! Below are a few tips for cleaning and caring for oriental rugs:
Clean with Caution
It’s important to proceed with caution when it comes to your valuable rugs. The worst situation would produce a ruined rug; we certainly don’t want that!
Follow Instructions on the Rug Label
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Most of the time there’s a label on the backing of your rug that will offer good insight on how to care for it. This takes away a lot of the guess work and leaves you a more confident cleaner! So don’t forget to check!
Do Not Use Harsh Chemicals
Harsh cleaners and chemicals can cause the dyes to run, and can also damage the rug’s carpet fibers. Be careful, and don’t use any harsh chemicals. This is why we recommend using a steam cleaning machine, or a professional steam cleaning company; steam cleaning doesn’t involve any chemicals!
Perform a Spot Test Before You Begin
As always, perform a spot test before you begin cleaning your rug. Find an inconspicuous area on the rug (like the corner, or the backing) and test your cleaner to make sure it doesn’t cause any fading or discoloration. You won’t regret taking the time to follow this step!
Call the Professionals!
Don’t forget- The Steam Team has decades of experience under their belts when it comes to cleaning and caring for area and oriental rugs. It’s not just carpet that we take care of, so don’t think twice about giving us a call!
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