Oriental and Persian rugs are valuable items and you need to take good care of them for them to last for a long time. To help you out here is a guide on how to take care of your rugs:
General cleaning
If your area rug is located in an area with substantial amount of traffic you have to clean the rug every now and then. If you have a normal rug you need to gently vacuum it at least once a week. If your rug has longer piles you should beat it from the back in order to remove the grit that might have been caught in the pile.
Spills
Spills are one of the most common house accidents. If your rugs have been spilled on you should clean the spill as soon as possible to avoid staining. The best way of going about it is using a moist, clean cloth and blot from the edges towards the center of the spill.
You should avoid scrubbing the rug to avoid embedding the stain more deeply.
Once you are done with the cleaning you should place the Oriental rug indoors on a chair. If you feel that the rug isn’t drying fast enough you should use a hair dryer. You shouldn’t let the rug sit damp for long as this will provoke the cotton foundation to rot.
It’s challenging to remove spills from silk rugs; therefore, when your silk rug is spilled on you should hire a specialist to clean it for you.
UV protection
High quality Persian rugs have high quality dyes that can’t fade easily. In spite of this you should take special precautions and avoid prolonged exposure of your oriental area rug to a lot of direct sunlight.
To protect your rug you should screen your windows with a clear plastic film. The film will prevent UV rays from getting into the house. The cool thing is that there isn’t color distortion on your window glass after using the film.
To neutralize the softening effect brought about by sunlight and the tear and wear brought about by foot traffic, it’s recommended that you rotate your rug 180 degrees annually or bi-annually.
Conclusion
There are tips on how to take good care of your contemporary oriental rugs. As rule of thumb you should ensure that you buy the rugs from a reputable store.
