How to Maintain Your Oriental Rugs

Persian rugs are unique, not only because they come from only certain parts of the world but also because in spite of their long history they have made a space in the heart of modern homes and offices. But with their presence being so strong across the globe it also becomes very important to maintain your oriental rug as much as possible.

There are certain basic conditions that may damage them easily but for the help of maintenance, here are a few methods to keep them as new and comfortable as possible.

Prevention from Water damage: Most Persian rugs have a cotton foundation inside them which get damaged by water seeping into them. Sometimes the damage is so extensive that the carpet gets torn into shreds too. But to prevent this damage one can easily take a few precautionary steps. Most of the time water seeps in when potted plants are kept over these rugs and when they get watered some of it seeps into the rug, similarly when the rug is placed over a semi-wet floor the water from the floor seeps into it. Thus keeping potted plants at a safe distance from the rug or with plastic dishes underneath them would help. Similarly, the water on the floor must be properly dried before putting it on the rugs.

Prevention from Insect Damage: Insects like moth or beetle can also infest your rugs too. They may lay eggs inside the folds or just ruin their texture but it's easy to prevent the damage caused by them. The steps to be taken include regular vacuuming and cleaning while observing any spaces that might develop insect infestation. The ease of the procedure is further increased if you keep the rugs in clean areas where any insects are hard to spot. Oriental rugs are best not cleaned with insecticides as they might damage the lining yet there are certain chemicals that would be safe for your rug too. Oriental rugs are quite famous across the world and thus can be bought anywhere.

To buy Persian rugs you can go to your local retailer or to an online store as well. The latter might give you more options too in textures and colours but the former would surely give you a live look at the elegance of the rug. Contact us for more information on Oriental rugs and their advantages.

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