Saturday, July 12, 2014

Cleaning Tips: Oriental Rug

Oriental rugs are meticulously crafted carpets obtained from India, Turkey, Iran, Southeast Asia or any other region in the Middle East. The rugs have been shown to greatly alter the feel and character of a living space and as a result you should take great care of them.

One of the best ways of taking good care of the carpets is by cleaning them when they get dirty. You need to note that the rugs are made from different materials; therefore, they don't have the same cleaning methods.

If you have a wool rug, you need to be cautious in order to prevent fading and running. You need to note that soil that has been deeply embedded in the carpet can't be easily vacuumed.

If you have to vacuum, you should do it without the beating brush. The best way of removing the dirt is by sweeping. If dirt stains are left after sweeping, you should use a detergent to remove the stains.

If you have a handmade rug, you need to note that dirt and dander usually don't get deep into the rug since the carpet is usually tightly wound; therefore, to clean it you only need to undertake regular vacuuming.

It's recommended that you regularly clean your rug every two weeks; however, if you can't vacuum your handmade carpet, you should throw it over a banister or rail outside your house and beat it using a broom. This is to loosen the material.

When cleaning the homemade carpet, you should avoid steam cleaning it. This is because hot water and steam tend to loosen the fibers and as a result damage the carpet.

The best way of going about it is cleaning the carpet using a mild soap detergent and cold water. You should avoid using harsh cleaners or chemicals to clean the carpet.

If you find an animal accident such as vomit, urine, or fecal matter on your carpet, you should flush the rug immediately with cold water in order to disperse the material. After doing this you should dab the carpet with a dry rag.

Animal accident materials often have acids; therefore, you should use mild ammonia solution to clean the affected area. To dry the area you should use a hair dryer or fan.

If you are having trouble cleaning your oriental rug, you should consider hiring the services of a professional cleaning company.

Before you entrust a given company with your carpet, you should do thorough research and ensure that the company that you want to hire has the right equipment and expertise.

You should also ensure that the company has the ability of undertaking proper rug repair in order to maintain the carpet's original value.

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