Rug Cleaning back to top
Your new and antique area rugs are valuable investments. They must be stored and cleaned properly
in order to maintain their quality and increase their value. Because every rug is a priceless
work of art, we at Rugs of Nations clean your new
or antique rug with extra care, paying special attention to details to avoid any discoloration. We are
specialist in the field of Oriental and Persian rugs and know how to take care of your rugs
much better than a standard "carpet cleaner". If you should choose to try to clean your rug yourself,
make every effort to avoid using fancy chemicals that are often applied when cleaning
broadloom carpets.
Basic Care
the best way to clean your rug is to vacuum it often or whenever you see it is necessary.
If you spill a liquid on the rug, blot it with a dry, a white, absorbent cloth or white (no printing)
paper towel. Apply wet towel with some mild soap. Do not scrub the area! Scrubbing can
cause pile distortion in the affected area. Continue to use a dry cloth or paper towel
to blot the area until the
area is completely dry. For semi-solids, gently scrape up the unwanted material with a rounded
spoon. Solids should
be broken up and vacuumed until completely removed.
If you want your rug to wear evenly, rotate it at least once a year.
If your rug has a fringe, don't use a sweeper with a beater bar. If you do, the fringe may get
tangled in the vacuum.
Sprouting
Sprouting is a normal condition that occurs when loose ends of yarn stick up from the face
of a hand hooked rug. Never pull these loose ends. Instead, use scissors to carefully cut the
ends off evenly with the top of the rug.
Loose Fringe
Fringes occasionally loosen over time. If this occurs, contact us to correct the problem
immediately.
Professional Cleaning
We offer professional cleaning services. Please contact us via phone 1-877-300-8585
or e-mail: info@rugsofnations.com. You can also visit our
contact page.
Safe Storage Space for Your New & Antique Rugs back to top
The best location for the storage of your new or antique rug would be in a room that is
cool, dry ,and where window coverings block natural light. If you don’t have
an extra room that can be used as storage, avoid using attics and basements, which are
usually without climate control and suffer the largest swings in temperature and
relative humidity.
Rug Storage TIps
When storing a new or antique area rug, it's best to roll it. Never forl a rug for short- or
long-term storage, as permanent creases may form.
We strongly suggest rolling an area rug with the pile facing in. First, lay the rug face up
with the pile going away from you. Never wrap a rug in plastic as it can lead
to complications with mildew.
Museums always wrap rugs in polyurethane wrapping instead of cotton or muslin.
Polyurethane will provide a superior barrier against dampness and insects
over both muslin and cotton.
If you live in a climate with high or seasonally-high humidity, make sure that you
allow for plenty of air circulation to prevent the onset of mildew. The use of ceiling
and floor fans can often provide the necessary circulation during periods of
high humidity.
