Care and cleaning of area rugs and Oriental carpets
Oriental rugs are generally made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Rugs of wool are very durable and consistently out-perform other materials. Wool is much more resilient, cleans better and stays clean longer. Some wool rugs will also naturally shed more than others. It is advisable to vacuum a new rug often if this occurs. Shedding usually subsides and then stops with-in 1 to 4 months.
Cleaning:
Always use a trusted professional Oriental rug dealer or cleaner to have your rug cleaned. A professional washing will bring out the richness of color and softness of the wool. Depending on the amount of traffic, a professional washing of your Oriental rug is recommended every 3-6 years.
It is our recommendation to never have an Oriental rug steam cleaned in your home!
Professional Oriental Rug Cleaning
Blotting & stain removing:
Match and apply the antidote/procedure below to the stain on the index
1. Work quickly
2. Blot up all excess spill with paper towels.
Don’t Rub.
3. Apply antidote as shown on list with a clean dry cloth, working from the edge to the center.
4. Do not soak.
5. Pat with paper towels. Dry with fan or hair blower.
6. Restore pile with clothes brush.
CANDLE WAX: Place a blotter or brown paper bag over the spot. Put a hot iron over the blotter. Wait a minute or so until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Move the iron constantly and do not let it stay in one place. Repeat if necessary.
CHEWING GUM: Press ice cubes against spot. Wait until it becomes brittle and breaks off. Use spot remover to vanish last traces. Saturate the spot with cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol.
INK FROM BALLPOINT PEN: Saturate the spot with hairspray. Allow to dry. Brush lightly with a solution of water and vinegar.
Spot and stain removal procedure antedote chart
Procedure A: Detergent - Vinegar - Detergent – Water
Procedure B: Cleaning fluids - Detergent - Water - Ammonia - Detergent –Water
Procedure C: Detergent - Vinegar - Ammonia - Detergent - Water
Procedure D: Detergent - Ammonia - Detergent - Water Detergent - Ammonia – Vinegar
Procedure E: Detergent – Water
Alphabetical Stain & Treatment Index
(Match each stain with its corresponding procedure under the Spot and Stain Removal section above)
|
Acid
Alcoholic Drink
Ammonia/Alkali
Beer
Berries
Bleach
Blood
Butter
Candy/Sugar
Carbon Black
Catsup
Charcoal
Chocolate/Cocoa
Coffee
Cooking Oil
Cosmetic
Crayon
Crème de Menthe
Dye-blue/black
Dye-Red |
D
A
A
E
E
A
D
B
A
B
B
A
A
D
B
B
B
C
C
E |
Egg
Excrement
Fish Slime
Fruit Juice
Furniture. Polish
Gravy
Hair Oil
Hair Spray
Hand Lotion
Ice Cream
Lacquer
Lard
Lipstick
Machine Oil
Mayonnaise
Mercurochrome
Merthiolate
Metal Polish
Milk
Mixed Drinks |
B
C
B
E
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
D
A
B
B
E
E
A
A
E |
Mud
Mustard
Paint
Perfume
Rust
Salad Dressing
Sauce
Shortening
Soft Drink
Soy Sauce
Starch
Tar
Tea
Tooth Paste
Urine
Varnish
Vaseline
Vomit
Washable ink
Wine |
A
E
B
A
A
B
A
B
E
B
B
B
D
A
D
B
B
B
A
E |
Rotation:
To insure even wear, rotate your rugs end for end on a yearly basis. Oriental rugs fade. As does upholstery, so avoid direct sunlight.
Padding:
A premium quality pad under your rug is very important. A quality pad will extend the life of your rug and protect it from wear and slippage as well as make vacuuming easier. We will be happy to provide you with the correct padding for your rug. We can also custom cut the pad to fit the exact dimensions of your rug. Click the link below!
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Vacuuming:
Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore the life to the fibers. Do not vacuum the fringe of your rug! Wool rugs do naturally shed so vacuuming often in the beginning may be necessary.
Restoration:
In the case of damage, just about any problem has a solution if it is professionally restored. Old and antique rugs sometimes need to be re-woven to repair worn areas. Always consult a professional.
Please contact us if you are looking for a particular rug style, size or color combination. We will be happy to help you!
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