If you want to maintain a neat and beautiful home, it is important that your area rug looks its best. Rugs are often the focal point in a room, adding color, style and warmth. They can be difficult to maintain and clean depending on what type of fabric they are made from. We’ve included some tips for daily rug maintenance and cleaning, as well our suggestions on how to deep clean your favorite rugs.
Simple Area Rug Maintenance: Daily Cleaning and Maintenance
The area rug is a great way to trap dust, dander and dirt while making your floor more comfortable. Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential to avoid wear and tear caused by the daily accumulations of dust and dirt.
You can do the following on your own to clean a basic area rug:
- Vacuuming. Frequent vacuuming will help remove surface dirt and dust, and prevent stubborn spots. Remember that some rugs need additional protection when vacuuming, like oriental rugs. This can be in the form a nylon screen or nylon mesh over the vacuum attachment.
- Brushing. Vacuuming is a great way to maintain your home, but it can be a difficult method to remove pet hair. You may need to use a stiff brush to remove the fur from your rug if you have shedding pets. To prevent damage, brush the rug in the same direction.
- Turning. Turning rugs every year is another way to prevent damage and ensure a more even wear. This will make the rug’s age less noticeable by distributing sunlight and foot traffic more evenly.
- Shaking. This will make vacuuming easier and remove some of the dirt near the rug’s backing.
Here are some other tips for cleaning area rugs based on the type of rug and its textile composition:
- Small woven or braided rug. Some rugs, such as small woven or rugs braided, can be cleaned in the washing machine. Check the label of your rug to see if this is possible. Place it in a mesh bag to avoid stitching breaks, and wash only in cool water.
- Natural fibers are used to make rugs. Rugs are made from natural fibers such as coir and rush. You can use a soft brush dampened with soapy, warm water to gently scrub these fibers if they become stained. After rinsing the area, be sure to thoroughly dry it. Moisture can weaken fibers.
- Talcum powder can be used to clean animal skin rugs. Talcum powder absorbs oils from the fur that could otherwise damage it. Shake the powder out after allowing it sit on the fur for a few hours. This will reveal a fluffier, cleaner rug.
Deep Area Rug Cleaning: The Safest Approach
Deep cleaning for area rugs is best left to professionals. You’ll need to hire experienced technicians to do this job because each rug type has different needs for deep cleaning. Certain rugs can be damaged by conventional methods, while others are only suitable for certain cleaners. Oriental rugs, which are often valuable heirlooms and souvenirs, should only be handled professionally.
Our team of experts can assist you with deep rug cleaning in Adelaide. We have experience cleaning all types of area rugs, including delicate handwoven textiles, luxurious silks, and common synthetic materials.
Our experts are well-versed in the use and care of professional equipment and tools. They can perform an in-home analysis to determine which method is the most efficient and safest for deep cleaning a rug. We may recommend a rug wash conducted off-site in some cases to achieve the best results. We will also examine stains and spots in order to restore the original beauty of the rug while maintaining its longevity.