You can easily jazz up your room with a well-placed and appropriately designed rug. Although some may be quite expensive, like the exquisite Persian rug variety, there are cheaper ones made of artificial fibers. It is just a matter of choosing a size, shape, and design that will fit your particular room.
When you have a rug in place, proper maintenance is necessary since it naturally attracts dust, dirt, and allergens even when not exposed to foot traffic. Some tend to absorb moisture and attract molds. What more if it is stepped on? For this reason, regular
rug cleaning is required. This can be as simple as vacuuming it regularly – twice a week if it is stepped on and once a week if not.
Some people even go to the extent of shampooing the rugs themselves. This is advisable for non-sensitive rug types like nylon, acrylic, and polypropylene. And this do-it-yourself procedure is definitely cheaper than sending the rugs to the cleaners. However, the more expensive wool and silk varieties should be treated with caution.
Although wool rugs are known to be durable, special dyes may have been used and these may react negatively with the cleansing agent you intend to use. Some chemicals may cause the dyes to fade or bleed. Also, if not properly dried, molds and unpleasant odor may result.
The silk variety is more sensitive, and a professional
rug wash is recommended for this. Silk rugs have luxurious texture, but they can easily be stained. If and when this happens, it is suggested that you send it for professional stain removal soonest. Using the wrong stain remover may damage it further. And if you delay on the cleaning, the stain may seep deep into the fiber making it difficult, if not impossible, to remove.
To maintain the beauty of your expensive rug, and for it to last longer, it is recommended that you have it professionally cleaned once a year. This is on top of the regular vacuuming previously mentioned. Although sending your rug to the cleaner may seem like an unnecessary expense, it will prolong the life and help retain the beauty of your prized home decor. It is well worth the price.
And entrust the cleaning of your prized rug only to reputable cleaners, who have the know how and equipment to properly handle this type of item. This is to ensure its proper treatment.
