Caring for oriental and area rugs?
Caring for oriental and area rugs?
What are some tips on caring for and cleaning my oriental rug?
Answers:
Peter B: don't let pets go on them. make toddlers and young kiddies stay away
2008-10-09 18:13:06
2008-10-09 18:13:06
sala1200: You Need:
Vacuum
A hair brush
An old T Shirt
Hair conditioner
Scotch-guard
Before you say ?who is this freak?, just hear me out? Give the rug a good vacuum. Put some hair conditioner in a bowl and add warm water. Take the T Shirt and soak it in the bowl. Squeeze T Shirt and then wrap it around the hair brush. Brush the rug until it is damp BUT NOT WET. This will keep the fibers soft. Once you have done this, use the hair brush again, this time without the T shirt. You want to fluff the fibers up. Once done, it then needs a final vacuum.
NOTE: The number of times you will need to do this will depend on how much traffic the rug gets. If traffic is high, then do this every two months. If not, then maybe every 4-5 months. Lastly, your rug is less likely to absorb stains if you scotch- guard it after cleaning.
2008-10-09 18:27:47
Vacuum
A hair brush
An old T Shirt
Hair conditioner
Scotch-guard
Before you say ?who is this freak?, just hear me out? Give the rug a good vacuum. Put some hair conditioner in a bowl and add warm water. Take the T Shirt and soak it in the bowl. Squeeze T Shirt and then wrap it around the hair brush. Brush the rug until it is damp BUT NOT WET. This will keep the fibers soft. Once you have done this, use the hair brush again, this time without the T shirt. You want to fluff the fibers up. Once done, it then needs a final vacuum.
NOTE: The number of times you will need to do this will depend on how much traffic the rug gets. If traffic is high, then do this every two months. If not, then maybe every 4-5 months. Lastly, your rug is less likely to absorb stains if you scotch- guard it after cleaning.
2008-10-09 18:27:47
Chosen Answer
SueyN: Vacuum it as often as you can; the more the better and go with the pile and not against it. Have is professionally cleaned by people who specialize in oriental rugs when they look dirty. Every 2-4 years is a good rule of thumb for cleaning. It all depends on how much traffic the rugs get. I love them because they hide dirt so well.
2008-10-09 19:16:57
SueyN: Vacuum it as often as you can; the more the better and go with the pile and not against it. Have is professionally cleaned by people who specialize in oriental rugs when they look dirty. Every 2-4 years is a good rule of thumb for cleaning. It all depends on how much traffic the rugs get. I love them because they hide dirt so well.
2008-10-09 19:16:57
Jenny C: One of the most important things to oriental rugs is regular vacuuming with a good vacuum. How often this needs to be done will depend on the amount of traffic that the rug is exposed to. This will extend the life of your area rug and protect it from dirt and debris that can build up. You need to be careful of the fringe if your rug has one.
Good rug padding can also prolong the life of your rug by cushioning the impact between hard floor surfaces and your foot.
When your rug needs washing this is best left up to oriental rug cleaning experts since if it is not done properly the dirt residue hardens making the foundation of your rug stiff and brittle. Hope this helps.
http://www.arearugscarpet.com/cleaning-oriental-rugs.html />http://www.arearugscarpet.com/oriental-rug-padding.html
2008-10-10 09:26:04
Good rug padding can also prolong the life of your rug by cushioning the impact between hard floor surfaces and your foot.
When your rug needs washing this is best left up to oriental rug cleaning experts since if it is not done properly the dirt residue hardens making the foundation of your rug stiff and brittle. Hope this helps.
http://www.arearugscarpet.com/cleaning-oriental-rugs.html
2008-10-10 09:26:04
Jackson B: Vacuum your area rugs regularly, being sure to go back and forth in the same direction over the entire rug (avoiding the fringes). If you are vacuuming with a beater brush, we suggest you set the brush so it just touches the top of the pile and moves easily across the rug. When vacuuming with a carpet tool, ease the suction of the vacuum by adjusting it accordingly. Be sure to periodically vacuum the back of the rug.
Rotate your area rugs as often as possible (1-2 years), when you notice the high traffic areas of your rug starting to look dirty, or the nap has lost its original direction or shape. Rotating your rugs will allow them to wear more evenly, maintaining their original appearance and value. Also, rotate your rugs according to the amount of direct sunlight. Over time direct sunlight can fade the dyes of your rugs.
2008-10-13 10:47:07
Rotate your area rugs as often as possible (1-2 years), when you notice the high traffic areas of your rug starting to look dirty, or the nap has lost its original direction or shape. Rotating your rugs will allow them to wear more evenly, maintaining their original appearance and value. Also, rotate your rugs according to the amount of direct sunlight. Over time direct sunlight can fade the dyes of your rugs.
2008-10-13 10:47:07