Taking care of rugs

Getting beautiful rugs is not enough. Unless proper care is taken and it is put under suitable conditions, you will lose it in less than a year itself. With wrong conditions, we mean that the rugs should not be under the influence of moths, carpet beetles, or other bugs that feed on contaminants that the rug fibres can have. Rugs, especially antique rugs need special care as generally they are supposed to be made from wool. If you have to store them then they need to be cleaned properly with protective treatments.

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A little about storage place:

If you have to store the rugs for a long time then the choice of the place matters most. Bugs hide in dark places. They generally make their meal in undisturbed places. So it is always best to have moisture-less space for rug storage and they should be subjected to sunshine at frequent intervals.

As far as homes are concerned the moths and carpet beetles reside under the large furniture which is not vacuumed every now and then. So, it is recommended that you should move your large sofa once every few months so that moths are not able to do damage to the rugs underneath on the backside.

It has been seen that the places that are influenced by bugs get bald because wool is eaten by them. Only cotton foundation fibres remain on the carpet so these are the signs that your wool made rug is getting damaged by moths and carpet beetles. It is always better to be proactive and take steps to cease further damage.

Here are a few tips on how you can take care of your rugs so that they remain with you for a longer time.

Every genuine rug retailer and wholesaler gives a care tag once someone buys a rug from them. So, it is recommended to preserve that care tag properly and place it along with the household maintenance file so that you can refer to it later.

Storage is a very important aspect. While storing a heavy winter rug you should have it professionally cleaned first and then get it wrapped in moisture-less yet airy space.

Taking care of small rugs:

Small rugs which are placed at entrances are difficult to vacuum. You’ll have to shake them vigorously up to the stage when dirt and dust are not seen. You can also use a broom to remove dust from them.

Cleaning aspect:

It is always good to consult care labels which would tell whether it should be dry-cleaned, spot-cleaned or laundered. If the rug is dry cleaned only when there is a possibility that colours may bleed once you wash them so it is better to test before spot cleaning for being on a safer side.

How to dry a wet rug?

Drying a wet rug needs special attention as improper drying could lead to distortion of shape as it dries. Drying over a clothes-drying rack or a table can be the best alternative. For small rugs having synthetic fibres just place them over a small worktable or counter protected by an old towel.

How to deal with pet stains and odour?

Generally, when you have pets in your home it is a bit difficult to take pet hair out of the rug fibres. To handle hair accumulations brush the rug vigorously with a stiff utility brush or clothes brush. Brush until dirt and hair stop coming out.

To clean the pet stains you can use a commercial enzymatic cleaner. This also helps in dealing with stains and odour.

We hope you would like to make your rugs a longtime home décor companion. For this, you need to be a little attentive towards its care and maintenance. Hope you liked this write-up and yes in case you are planning to buy a new rug for your living room or any other area. Here is a reliable rug shop where you can buy all kinds of rugs at affordable prices.  Visit http://www.therugshopuk.co.uk/

 

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