subject: Rug Cleaning - An "essential" Guide [print this page] There are different types of rugsThere are different types of rugs. The design and make of the rugs vary significantly and the material being used also differs. Rugs can increase the beauty of the house significantly. However, its is very important to know that rugs are extremely delicate and they must be cleaned properly to retain their beauty and to make sure that they last for long. The delicate nature of the rugs call for professional help when it comes to cleaning rugs. This is because of the fact that they are aware of the types of material which can be used in the rugs and they will ensure that proper cleaning method is applied.
Remember that rugs can increase the beauty of the rooms and they can change the overall aesthetics of the house. It is because of this reason, people are very selective when it comes to buying rugs. Some people prefer to by Oriental rugs which are the costliest of all. No matter what you are buying, it will cost you a good amount of money and the rug that you buy will become your asset. Hence, it is very important to make sure that you take care of your asset. Don't take chances while cleaning your rugs. There can be several home methods which can be used for cleaning the rug. However, you need to understand that if a particular method worked will with one rug installed somewhere else, it is not necessary that the exact same method will work in your case. There can be two reasons for this. First, you committed error while cleaning or second, the material used in your rug is different.
If you want to clean your rug yourself, you must make sure that you find out the right kind of shampoo or detergent for the material on your rug. Using a simple carpet shampoo is going to harm the rug that you have. Read all the instructions from the manufacturer of the rug and adhere to the steps mentioned. However, it can happen that you go wrong with the measurement of the cleaning stuff or you may end up using excess water which can dampen the rug and you may leave it without proper drying. This will damage the material used in making the rug.
It is because of this reason, you must always use professional help. The professionals will be aware of the type of material being used in making the rug and depending on the material which is being used, the professional cleaners will make use of the best in class cleaning agents and methods to ensure that your rug become clean and the colors remain intact for years to come. Proper cleaning will ensure that all the dirt is removed from the rug. After cleaning, the professionals will ensure that the rug is dried up properly so that no damp patches are left behind which can slowly damage the rug fiber.
Remember that your rug is as precious as any other costly thing in your house and you must take care of your rug just like everything in your house. If you don't, you will repent!
