Oriental Area Rug Cleaning
There are reasons for professionally cleaning your specialty and Oriental area rug. A clean rug displays better than a dirty one. It beautifies your home and makes it cozy and inviting. On the other hand, area rugs trap dirt, mud, dust and oils when we track those onto our rugs with heavy foot traffic.
Although area rugs often hide dirt well, the dust and dirt goes to the base of the fibers and accumulates there. Homeowners are often unaware of the impact to the rug itself, but the fibers as well as the foundation of the rug become weaker and are slowly destroyed over time. Regular area rug cleaning and maintenance extend the life of your rug and prevent premature wear.
An even more important reason for cleaning your area rug is your health as well as the well being of your loved ones. Most people do not realize how much pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, pollen and other pollutants are trapped in their beloved area rugs. You and your family members breathe these toxins daily, unaware of potential health risks. Some people are more susceptible than others to environmental contaminants, but if a family member is predisposed to respiratory illnesses, professionally cleaning your area rugs can go a long way in addressing these health issues.
Although vacuuming your area rug regularly is important because it keeps your rug relatively clean between professional area rug cleanings, it does not remove all the tiny particles from deep in your rug's pile. Only professional area rug cleaning removes pet urine odors and other pet allergens, cigarette smoke, mold spores and dust mites. So many individuals suffer form airborne allergies, not realizing these same allergens are trapped in area rugs throughout the home. Completely avoiding these allergens is a challenge, but reducing them to an acceptable level is very doable with professional area rug cleaning.
If you have already invested in the purchase of an area rug, cleaning and maintaining it regularly is an additional investment in the look of your rug, the style of your home and the health of your family. Oriental and area rug cleaning is quite affordable. In fact, professional Oriental rug cleaners make the process very easy and pleasant. Most such companies offer free pick up and delivery of the area rug. Generally speaking, they will do their best to answer your questions and make sure you are comfortable with the information they provide. Many area rug cleaners will move furniture to retrieve your rug and when they return with the clean rug, they will put it back according to your specifications. In addition, they assess the type of area rug you have to make sure the cleaning method matches the dyes, fabric and construction of the rug.