How do you keep your Oriental rugs looking their best? In addition to vacuuming regularly, rotating rugs to even out wear and tear, and taking them to a professional Oriental carpet cleaner, the best way to keep your floor coverings clean is to keep them from getting dirty in the first place.
A few simple tips to keep your floor coverings clean is to do the following: 1.
Remove your outside shoes when you enter your home.
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Keep your shoes at the entrance to your home so you do not transport dirt into your home and onto your carpet.
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Wear socks, slippers or walk barefoot on your carpet and inside your home so as not to damage the fibers with high and pointy heels or heavy outdoors shoes.
How do you determine when your rug needs professional cleaning? There are several simple ways to determine the carpet's need and readiness for serious cleaning.
These are: 1.
Lift and hold a corner of your rug and hit it forcefully with your foot or hand.
If you see dust or dirt coming out, it is time to have your rug cleaned by a professional area rug cleaner.
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Fold your area rug back, with the pile facing up and look closely at the lines between the knots.
If there is dirt deep in the pile, it needs professional area rug cleaning, as the vacuum will not reach that dirt.
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Move your hand back and forth a few times on your rug, if your hand becomes dirty then your rug needs professional cleaning.
Why should you have your area rug professionally cleaned? Because it is a treasured heirloom, an item of value and as such, should be treated with care and respect.
Your area Oriental rug will last for generations, given proper care and regular maintenance.
Trust only professional Oriental rug cleaners to handle your area rugs, as they have the expertise and knowledge to treat each rug individually, based on the particular fiber, dye and construction of the area rug.