How To Maintain Area Rugs

There are different varieties of area rugs made from materials like wool, nylon or polyester that are designed for various purposes. Whatever the material or place of use, dirt, dust, grease tends to accumulate on rugs making it breeding ground for germs. It is desirable to maintain the rugs at regular interval with proper care for long life and hygiene.

Some simple tips may be followed for maintaining area rugs:

* Spills: Spilling is common problem. It is desirable to blot the spills as soon as possible. Blotting should be done very gently by soft clothes. Fiber of the rug may suffer damage by hard rubbing leaving signs of patches.

* Vacuum cleaning: To drag out the stubborn dust particles from rugs, vacuum cleaning is the best choice. Dust particles that remain intertwined with the fiber of the rug and do not leave even after shaking are dragged out with the help of vacuum cleaners. Some fibers like wool are sensitive to suction, so while using vacuum cleaners you need to be careful to avoid any damage to the texture. It is wise to follow recommendation of using cleaner for your rugs.

* Placing furniture: Avoid placing heavy furniture on rugs directly. Rugs wrinkle at the legs of heavy furniture where the weight concentrates. So it is advised to give some protection below legs of heavy furniture to shield the rug from wrinkle and damage. Rug pads help to keep rug in proper place and provide necessary cushioning.

* Annual Cleaning: Qualified carpet cleaners should be hired to clean the rugs once in a year. They are expert in using pressure washing along with gentle brushing to clean the stubborn grease and dirt that gathered over year even after regular care. Most professional cleaners use steam cleaning to give your rugs that sparkling clean look and making it free from germs. Strong detergents should be avoided while cleaning rugs as this may damage the fiber of rug. Some rugs have recommended cleaners others may use mild detergents.

* Rotate use: Placement of rugs may be rotated periodically, so that any particular portion is not subjected to wear and tear.