Care and cleaning of area rugs and Oriental carpets

Oriental rugs are generally made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Rugs of wool are very durable and consistently out-perform other materials. Wool is much more resilient, cleans better and stays clean longer. Some wool rugs will also naturally shed more than others. It is advisable to vacuum a new rug often if this occurs. Shedding usually subsides and then stops with-in 1 to 4 months.

Cleaning:

Use a trusted professional Oriental rug dealer or cleaner to have your rug cleaned. Oriental rug cleaning is a hand process using the most up-to-date equipment.


A professional washing will bring out the richness of color and softness of the wool. Depending on the amount of traffic, a professional washing of your Oriental rug is recommended every 3-6 years.

Never have an Oriental rug steam cleaned in your home! If you are located in the Virginia Beach area and want to have your rug professionally cleaned, please contact us!

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Bring your rug into our Virginia Beach, VA retail location for expert hand cleaning service!

How to Blot and remove spills:

1. Work quickly

2. Blot up all excess spill with paper towels.
Don't Rub.

3. Apply antidote as shown on list with a clean dry cloth, working from the edge to the center.

4. Do not soak.

5. Pat with paper towels. Dry with fan or hair blower.

6. Restore pile with clothes brush.

Some hard to remove spills:

CANDLE WAX: Place a blotter or brown paper bag over the spot. Put a hot iron over the blotter. Wait a minute or so until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Move the iron constantly and do not let it stay in one place. Repeat if necessary.

CHEWING GUM: Press ice cubes against spot. Wait until it becomes brittle and breaks off. Use spot remover to vanish last traces. Saturate the spot with cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol.

INK FROM BALLPOINT PEN: Saturate the spot with hairspray. Allow to dry. Brush lightly with a solution of water and vinegar.

Proceedure/Antedote chart:

Procedure A: Detergent - Vinegar - Detergent - Water

Procedure B: Cleaning fluids - Detergent - Water - Ammonia - Detergent -Water

Procedure C: Detergent - Vinegar - Ammonia - Detergent - Water

Procedure D: Detergent - Ammonia - Detergent - Water Detergent - Ammonia - Vinegar

Procedure E: Detergent - Water

Match and apply the antidote/procedure above to the stain on the alphabetical index.


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Padding:

A premium quality pad under your rug is very important. A quality pad will extend the life of your rug and protect it from wear and slippage as well as make vacuuming easier. We will be happy to provide you with the correct padding for your rug. We can also custom cut the pad to fit the exact dimensions of your rug.

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Rotation:

To insure even wear, rotate your rugs end for end on a yearly basis. Oriental rugs fade. As does upholstery, so avoid direct sunlight.

Vacuuming:

Oriental rugs, like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore the life to the fibers. Do not vacuum the fringe of your rug! Wool rugs do naturally shed so vacuuming often in the beginning may be necessary.

Restoration:

In the case of damage, just about any problem has a solution if it is professionally restored. Old and antique rugs sometimes need to be re-woven to repair worn areas. Always consult a professional.