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Once you have invested in a quality rug, you can protect your investment by caring for your rug well. Even though most people purchase rugs for actual use, and not just decoration, it will suffer some normal wear and tear. This can be minimized by a
regular schedule of cleaning and rug upkeep. Many rug vendors offer special cleaning services that vary widely in price and quality. Whether you choose to take advantage of such services, there are still some general tips to keep in mind for your own care of the rug.
If you experience any spills on your rug, you will want to treat the spot right away. The longer a spill sits, the more likely it is to become a stain. Spot treatments are best done with cold water, which should then be blotted up until the rug is dry. Don’t
forget to blot the top and the bottom of the rug! An even better alternative is to use a wet- dry vacuum, if you have one. Once the spill has been treated, you should move any furniture so that it will not sit directly on top of the affected area, as some
moisture is likely to remain in the rug and can cause dry-rot, ruining both your furniture and your rug.
Keep in mind that you should never hang a rug in order for it to dry. Doing so can cause colors to run, bleeding into other areas of the rug. Since hand-made rugs are still typically dyed with natural products, rather than chemical dyes, they run a greater risk for bleeding. You can prevent that, though, by simply leaving the rug flat. It is recommended that a rug be brushed, rather than vacuumed. Over time, frequent vacuuming will actually damage the integrity of the rug fibers, causing your rug to wear much faster. Brushing with a fiber broom or hand brush can extend the life of your rug. Be sure to clean the top and bottom of the rug, as well as the floor beneath the rug. When doing so, check for signs of wear, tear, and other damage, such as that caused by moths. You can often catch problems before they become serious.
If you do plan to vacuum your rug, you should keep the following tips in mind. Always be sure that the brush on your vacuum is clean. You can easily carry dirt from one surface to another, staining your rug unintentionally. After cleaning your brush, make a quick inspection of the hardware that houses the brush. Ensure that there are no protruding metal parts or other equipment damages that could catch on your rug and cause unraveling or other damage. If your rug requires a deep cleaning, do not wash it in your home washer and dryer! This will severely damage, if not destroy, your rug. You may need to have your rug professionally cleaned in such a case. Many shops will offer a free estimate of what it will cost to have your rug cleaned. Certainly, professional cleaning will cost far less than replacing your rug!

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