Keeping your Rugs Cleaned

Protect It

Oriental and Wool Rugs: Decide how you’re going to protect that rug from disaster. You may not be able to prevent every spill or all soiling, but you can place your most precious rugs away from the worst areas (like directly under the table, for instance). You can also protect your rug by keeping it out of the highest traffic areas of the house and using a non-slip pad under it.

Vacuum It

Vacuum your oriental, wool, synthetic and Persian rugs frequently. Plan on once a week, or whenever you vacuum the room that it is in. vacuuming removes dust and dirt and awakens the fibers of the rug after they have begun to flatten under use, too frequent rug care, or Las Vegas weather.

Spot Clean It

Don’t wait until your weekly vacuuming session to inspect the rug for spills. In fact, as soon as you suspect a spill of any kind (juice, food, dirt, makeup, etc.), clean it immediately! The longer a spill sits, the harder it will be to get out. Use clean white towels or tissues to blot as much of the stain as you can with water. Then use a clear detergent, spot testing a small area first to make sure the cleaner doesn’t damage the rug. And remember, blot instead of rubbing. (a few brands such as resolve or spot shot can cause more damage than resolution)

Beat It

Sometimes you need to do a little more than vacuuming. Quality rugs can have very dense fibers that cling to dust and dirt. Every now and then, hang the rug up outside and beat the dirt out of it with a broom or a baseball bat. Just don’t let it sit in the sun unless you want color fading.

Barefoot It

If you don’t already have people take off their shoes when entering your house, adopt the practice now. Nothing can disrupt your rug care routine (and carpet) like dirty, heavy shoes. Just leave them at the door. You’re going to take off your shoes anyway, so you might as well do it as soon as you come home.

Rotate it

Why you should turn your rug once a year? Due to the regular foot traffic on your rug, this will ensure even wear. Rug experts recommend turning the rugs 180 degrees.

Deep Clean It

Rug in Need of Cleaning.. Maybe as often as once a year, go ahead and deep clean the rug. Even if you’ve spot-cleaned all year long, some spots may have gotten cleaner than others and the rug may have a slightly uneven appearance. Hire a professional rug specialist to keep your rug looking great!


Worn Fringe

With hand-woven rugs, a component of their value is found in the knots used in their construction. Frequently, on the ends of the rug, those knots become loose and fall off, and this causes an unraveling of the rug that, left unresolved, could cause the loss of inches of the foundation as well. An untrained person may try to repair the edge and try to reconnect the fringe to the foundation either by hand stitching or machine stitching, but that can often do more harm than good. This practice could actually loosen additional knots, and soon, inches of your cherished rug could be lost. Contact a professional rug repair expert instead of trying to do it yourself.

Bleaches or Oxidizing Cleaners

Oriental rug on display in Atlanta

Using a bleach or oxidizer, like hydrogen peroxide, causes deterioration of cotton fibers, so never use these or any type of chemicals to brighten up fringe or any other part of a rug. If you incur a spill on your rug, blot, don’t rub. But if it doesn’t come out, consult a rug cleaning specialist. Have the rug professionally cleaned every 1 to 4 years to keep it looking beautiful.

Moths and Beetles

Moths and carpet beetles can eat away a rug within a year. It’s not usually the fiber they are after, but any contaminants—spills or pet urine—that soak into the wool or cotton. The most likely places these bugs hide are the underside of the rug, especially in parts of the rug covered by large furniture. Telltale signs of bugs feasting on your rug are white bare areas with the foundation showing through, or there may be a sticky lint and webbing. Consult a professional rug repair specialist if you suspect a bug infestation.

Pet Accidents

Not only does pet urine attract moths to your rug, it causes severe fiber and dye damage. Clean accidents immediately to discourage moths from feeding on your rug and prevent fiber damage. If you find fiber or dye damage, consult a rug restoration specialist who may be able to repair the damage.

Professional and Experienced Rug Specialists

Specialty Rug Cleaning companies can help with this. Feel free to call your local Carpet Cleaning Las Vegas by NaturalDry