Regular care and upkeep will keep your area rugs looking great.
Regular vacuuming is the single most important thing you can do to care for your new area rug, but be careful that any fringes don’t get pulled or torn by the vacuum cleaner.
Rotate your rug 180 degrees every few months, or every year, depending on traffic patterns. Rotation is necessary for two reasons. First, all parts of your rug should be exposed to light equally so if the colors fade, they do so evenly. Second, all parts of the rug should be exposed to an equal amount of traffic so that the pile wears evenly.
A water spill should be spot dried immediately and then with a hairdryer set on a warm temperature. Try to dry both sides of your rug if possible. In case of a soft drink or alcohol spill, apply salt or baking soda to the spot for a few minutes to absorb the color of the drink. Then vacuum off the salt or baking soda. After vacuuming, use a wet towel to gently wipe the stain in the direction of the nap (the direction the pile faces). You can wet the towel with regular or carbonated water. Be gentle; do not scrub your rug.
Have your rug washed by a professional every 2 to 5 years depending on the amount of traffic on the rug. It is important to have it washed professionally because, as the rug is used, dust, dirt and broken fiber get into the foundation. Professionals dust the rug with special equipment to get all of these elements out of the foundation before washing the rug. Then, they usually wash the rug by hand using natural soap.
Padding is an important element and will both stabilize and protect your rug. Good padding also makes it safer to walk on your rug and will protect its value and appearance.
Our selection of area rugs and rug fibers vary greatly. When you purchase your individual rug(s) we can advise you of the best care for that particular rug.
Essentially, all area rugs are very low maintenance and add incredible beauty and style to your home.
