Save time & money by keeping your rugs clean

Oriental & Persian rugs are beautiful and expensive – don’t let them get worn out too soon. Is there a secret to prolonging the life of your rugs? How do the professionals clean them?

Oriental and Persian rugs come in a wide variety of intricate colors and designs, and are considered by many to be valuable works of art! These rugs are handmade wool carpet that is either knotted or woven. Because of their value, it is essential that Oriental rugs get excellent care. If they are well cared for, their life and beauty are prolonged!

What can you do?

The best way to keep these beautiful pieces of art clean is to simply prevent them from getting dirty, to begin with. A regular, thorough vacuuming on both the top and bottom will eliminate dirt, dust, and debris. Asking people to take off shoes before walking on them is a good idea too. In general, be mindful of your rugs and carpets. If there is a spot or spill, tend to it right away. If there is heavy traffic on a given day make sure to give it an extra vacuum.

What should your professionals do?

Oriental and Persian rugs will eventually require periodic professional deep cleanings just like any other carpet or floor. During these cleanings, extreme care must be taken to ensure colors don’t run and the delicate wool fibers aren’t damaged. Make sure the company you hire is knowledgeable, experienced, and most importantly, takes pride in the quality of their work — just like we do at Artistic Cleaners. There are specialty chemicals and cleaning treatments specifically designed to clean Oriental rugs without causing their artful colors to bleed or their delicate fibers to fray. What about fringe? There are actually many types! The professionals can tell which kind the rug has and knows how to care for them.

What if it’s too late to save my rug?

How do you know if your carpeting is too worn, stained, or old to save? In short – ask your local professionals to take a look at it. There are many things that can be done to preserve the life of a rug. When it comes to things like tears, untreated spots and matted traffic areas – it comes down to a case by case basis as far as what can really be done to bring the rug back to life!

Whether you’re hoping to save a rug or prolong its life, Artistic Cleaners is here to help. Contact us today to learn more and get started!