Oriental rugs are a popular option in a lot of peoples houses and for good reason. They go well in almost any room with many choices of color and patterns being available. They make a great addition to TV or family rooms with the soft fibers having a nice feel to them.
While these type of rugs are great and have many upsides there is no doubt that they need some maintenance in order to remain clean and tidy. Whether you hire a pro carpet cleaner or just decide that to do it yourself we will go over a few tips that you can use to keep your rugs looking great.
Keeping Oriental Rugs Clean
There are many different techniques that you can use but we will highlight the most popular ones.
Get It Ready: The first step is to do a quick vacuum of the rug and get any debris off before moving onto the next step.
Check The Cleaner Labels: Before you go and apply cleaning chemicals make sure that you do your homework and follow the directions or else your rug could be damaged. Hot water does cause some color fading and shrinkage, so test the chemicals on a piece of rug that is isolated from the rest. Then in the worst case scenario only a small part can be damaged.
Wash It: The next step is to apply the cleaning solution and give it a good scrub. A brush will work well but a sponge can work too if there aren’t any super tough stains.
Rinse It: After it’s all washed you need to rinse the rug off. Use a hose to save time and get all the soap off easily.
Dry It: For drying you need to find a clean place that you can let it sit for awhile. If the weather is nice then you could dry it outside but if not inside will do as well.
Final Touches: The last step is to go over the fibers with a brush. This will help to loosen them and make the rug look better and not be all curled up.
Closing Thoughts
How often you get your rug cleaned will of course depend on how much dirt comes into contact with it, if you have pets or kids etc. In general every couple of years will be good for most people with some doing it less often.