How to Clean an Oriental Rug

Oriental rugs bring a dramatic design quality to any home, appreciated around the world for their beauty, quality, workmanship, and durability. Their delicate materials and handmade patterns and design give them that spectacular quality.

To ensure that your oriental rug lasts for generations, you should maintain it properly and ensure that it receives a quality cleaning at least once a year from a professional. Oriental rugs are not difficult to maintain, but they do require special care to protect the materials, colors, and designs. Any effort to clean your oriental rug on your own may cause damage to the rug or result in faded colors.

These steps in between cleanings can ensure that you protect your oriental rug.

Prevent Dirt and Debris Buildup

The best way to protect your oriental rug is to make sure you and your guests remove your shoes before entering your home. This prevents dirt from being tracked into your home and onto your rug. Your bare feet are far better and gentler on your oriental rug.

Maintaining Your Oriental Rug Between Cleanings

You can preserve the life of your oriental rugs by properly maintaining them. This includes vacuuming both sides regularly to remove superficial dirt and dust.

If your rug experiences a spill or a pet accident, promptly dry up as much as possible with dry towels, preferably a white cloth to see that the spill is lifted. Focus on the spill area only, be careful not to expand the soiled area. You can gently spot-clean the soiled area with a small amount of vinegar added to water to help lift any stains and to neutralize any odor.

After rinsing the solution from the soiled area, use a dry towel to blot dry it carefully. You can allow the area to dry naturally after removing as much of the solution as possible, leaving the area only damp and not soaked with the solution.

When cleaning the soiled area, do not use:

• A stiff brush to scrub, because this can damage the oriental rug material.
• A hair dryer or clothes iron to dry it, because this can damage the material and fade the colors.
• A harsh rug cleaner chemical, because this can fade the colors and damage the material.
• Rug shampoo cleaner, because it can damage the materials and fade the colors.

When to Clean Your Oriental Rug

If you're not sure how often to have professional oriental rug cleaning services performed, there are ways to find out if it's time.

• Hold a corner of the rug up and kick it swiftly. If you see dirt and dust clouds, it's time to clean.
• Rub a hand briskly over the rug while kneeling over it for about 10 seconds. If your hand is covered in dirt, it's time to clean it.
• Bend the side of the rug over until you can see the crease. If there is dirt in the crease, it's time to clean it.

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