BASIC RUG CARE

Rugs deserve the same care as wall-to-wall carpet and, in some cases, require special attention.

  • Vacuuming area rugs — Area rugs with fringe require special technique. Use gentle suction and start from the center of the carpet, vacuuming toward the fringe and being careful not to catch the strands in the beater bar. Lift the carpet edge to vacuum beneath the fringe.
  • Caring for Oriental, Turkish or Persian rugs — Clean imported rugs according to your carpet manufacturer’s specifications or bring in a professional cleaning service. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom-type rugs, you need professionals.

    How to Care for your Oriental Rug

    • Rotation – To insure 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.

    Spot and Spill Procedures

    Make sure that 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 an approved spotter for your rug type. Do not over wet.
    • Rinse area thoroughly with water. 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.