Caring For Oriental And Persian Rugs
Care & Maintenance
With proper care, an Oriental Rug should not only last a life time, but can also become a family heirloom. Oriental Rugs are extremely durable but do need regular care to ensure they remain in top condition.
Care at Home
Vacuuming: An Oriental Rug should be vacuumed at least once a week. Do not use a power nozzle! A regular type nozzle is more affective and will not harm the material or construction.. Always vacuum your rug with the pile. Vacuuming against the pile will push dirt into the foundation of the rug and may also weakling the construction.
Rotation: Oriental Rugs should be rotated on a regular basis to promote more effective wear. If subjected to high traffic, a rug should be rotated once a year.
Moths: Moths work in secluded, undisturbed area, such as under a bed, sofa or other heavy furniture. When vacuuming. Move furniture occasionally and clean underneath it. Moth damage can drastically reduce the value of an Oriental Rug.
Fading: Direct, unbroken sunlight will gradually fade an Oriental Rug. To avoid fading, cover windows with drapes, curtains or shutter to block or diffuse strong morning or afternoon sunlight.
Cleaning
The cleaning of an Oriental Rug should not be done at your home. Rugs should be cleaned by a professional Oriental Rug company in its own plant.
Oriental Rugs should never be chemically or steam cleaned. These processes will strip the natural oils from the wool, causing increased wear. Proper washing with the use of gentle soaps is the only cleaning method recommended.
Oriental Rugs should be professionally cleaned once every three years, and at least once every five years regardless of the extent of the traffic.
Oriental Rugs must be properly washed to keep the fibres soft.
Before washing, rugs are vacuumed and agitated to remove the grit from the bottom of the rug fibre. Grit and dirt not removed will begin to work abrasively on the rug fibre, diminishing the life of the rug.
Stains
Spots and stains that cannot be removed totally from an Oriental Rug will reduce the value. Stains such as coffee, tea, red wine, and animal stains cannot be removed totally from an Oriental Rug once the stain has dried. Animals, if permitted, will continually soil the same spot or area, producing the very worst type of stain. Contact a professional cleaning immediately when any of these stains occur.
When a stain dose occurs, carefully blot up the liquid. To spot clean a spill, gently apply a mild, bleach free detergent mixed with water. Then rinse the spot with water combined with a capful of white vinegar. Dry the wet area using a fan or hair dryer. Finally, it is important to allow the air to flow underneath the rug, allowing the rug to dry fully.
Repairs
``A Stitch in time saves nine``
Repairs to oriental Rugs should be done in the earliest possible stage to prevent serious damage. Most repairs to Oriental Rugs are relatively inexpensive, such as binding, overcastting and fringing. But left unattended to, the damage will escalate quickly, reducing the value of your rug.
Repairs should be done by expert craftspeople.
Underpad
Hard Surfaces: An underpad should always be laid between the hard surface and an Oriental Rug. A special pad will protect the construction of the rug from the shock of hard surfaces. Also, the pad will prevent the rug from sliding from under your feet.
On Broadloom: A special pad between the Oriental Rug and the broadloom will prevent the Oriental Rug from wrinkling on the broadloom. Oriental Rugs that don`t lay flat will be more susceptible to fold wear and weakened the construction.
With proper care, an Oriental Rug should not only last a life time, but can also become a family heirloom. Oriental Rugs are extremely durable but do need regular care to ensure they remain in top condition.
Care at Home
Vacuuming: An Oriental Rug should be vacuumed at least once a week. Do not use a power nozzle! A regular type nozzle is more affective and will not harm the material or construction.. Always vacuum your rug with the pile. Vacuuming against the pile will push dirt into the foundation of the rug and may also weakling the construction.
Rotation: Oriental Rugs should be rotated on a regular basis to promote more effective wear. If subjected to high traffic, a rug should be rotated once a year.
Moths: Moths work in secluded, undisturbed area, such as under a bed, sofa or other heavy furniture. When vacuuming. Move furniture occasionally and clean underneath it. Moth damage can drastically reduce the value of an Oriental Rug.
Fading: Direct, unbroken sunlight will gradually fade an Oriental Rug. To avoid fading, cover windows with drapes, curtains or shutter to block or diffuse strong morning or afternoon sunlight.
Cleaning
The cleaning of an Oriental Rug should not be done at your home. Rugs should be cleaned by a professional Oriental Rug company in its own plant.
Oriental Rugs should never be chemically or steam cleaned. These processes will strip the natural oils from the wool, causing increased wear. Proper washing with the use of gentle soaps is the only cleaning method recommended.
Oriental Rugs should be professionally cleaned once every three years, and at least once every five years regardless of the extent of the traffic.
Oriental Rugs must be properly washed to keep the fibres soft.
Before washing, rugs are vacuumed and agitated to remove the grit from the bottom of the rug fibre. Grit and dirt not removed will begin to work abrasively on the rug fibre, diminishing the life of the rug.
Stains
Spots and stains that cannot be removed totally from an Oriental Rug will reduce the value. Stains such as coffee, tea, red wine, and animal stains cannot be removed totally from an Oriental Rug once the stain has dried. Animals, if permitted, will continually soil the same spot or area, producing the very worst type of stain. Contact a professional cleaning immediately when any of these stains occur.
When a stain dose occurs, carefully blot up the liquid. To spot clean a spill, gently apply a mild, bleach free detergent mixed with water. Then rinse the spot with water combined with a capful of white vinegar. Dry the wet area using a fan or hair dryer. Finally, it is important to allow the air to flow underneath the rug, allowing the rug to dry fully.
Repairs
``A Stitch in time saves nine``
Repairs to oriental Rugs should be done in the earliest possible stage to prevent serious damage. Most repairs to Oriental Rugs are relatively inexpensive, such as binding, overcastting and fringing. But left unattended to, the damage will escalate quickly, reducing the value of your rug.
Repairs should be done by expert craftspeople.
Underpad
Hard Surfaces: An underpad should always be laid between the hard surface and an Oriental Rug. A special pad will protect the construction of the rug from the shock of hard surfaces. Also, the pad will prevent the rug from sliding from under your feet.
On Broadloom: A special pad between the Oriental Rug and the broadloom will prevent the Oriental Rug from wrinkling on the broadloom. Oriental Rugs that don`t lay flat will be more susceptible to fold wear and weakened the construction.
