Good quality oriental rugs are expensive; therefore, you need to take good care of them. To help you out, here are tips on how to take good care of your rugs:
Use rug pads
Rug pads are units that you put under your rugs. They serve many roles which include; protecting your rug knots from dust, protecting the rugs from friction that results when you walk on the rugs and preventing your rug from sliding on a slick surface such as stone, tile or hardwood. The pad has also been shown to make it easy and comfortable for you to walk on the rug.
Contemporary Oriental rug pads are made from different materials. For example, there are those that are made from rubber, foam and polyester. To protect your rugs you should steer clear from cheap, rubber pads. You should also avoid foam pads.
Store them properly
If you are moving or need to store your oriental rug, you should ensure that you store it in a safe place. Before storing the rug you should first clean it and ensure that it’s totally dry. You should protect it from insects by spraying it with insecticides before storage.
You should store the rugs in a place that is free from any infestation such as mice and squirrels.
Vacuum regularly
Although, your rug may look clean, it might be having dust and dirt. If the dirt is left unattended for a long time, it can build up on the surface giving your rug an unpleasant look.
To remove the dirt you should vacuum the rug at least once a week. For ideal results you should use low suction vacuum. You should ensure that you vacuum both the front and back of the rug. In addition to vacuuming your rug regularly, you also need to take your rug to a professional cleaner after every 3-5 years.
Flatten the rug
Does your oriental rug have any creases, folds or wrinkles? You should get rid of them as soon as possible as they serve as weak points. One of the most effective ways of getting rid of them is ironing the rug.
When ironing you should ensure that you place a damp cloth on top of the rug in order to protect it from scorching.
Conclusion
These are tips on how to take care of your oriental rugs. When buying them ensure that you buy them from a reputable Oriental rug store.
