subject: Area Rugs - Cleaning And Care [print this page] How can you display your area rugs if they are all stained and dirty? Proper cleaning is what they need for them to stay in tip-top shape. It is crucial that you maintain your area rugs so that they will enjoy a longer floor or wall life. Cleaning the rugs depends on their type. If you have a wool rug, it's advisable to bring it to a cleaning center and have the trained staff do the job of dry cleaning it. Improper washing can destroy the material. Synthetic rugs can be washed as you wash your clothes, minus the washing machine.
It's fulfilling to do your own cleaning but it can be a risk for your wool rugs too. If you don't mind spending extra bucks for your rugs (well, you don't have much of a choice unless you can dry clean them yourself which is pretty tricky), bring them to the dry cleaners. Inquire about the price and confirm if your local dry cleaners accept smaller sized rugs.
For artificial or synthetic area rugs, they are best cleaned in a rug-cleaning machine. From the word itself, it as a washing equipment like the washing machine but is intended for rugs, upholstery and carpets. You can either buy your own machine or go to a cleaning establishment and rent one. If you have cotton rugs, they can also gain from this cleaning method.
For large area rugs like those used for furniture sets, you can have professional home service. Ask around your local establishments. Most of the time, they offer on-site service so having someone come around to clean your area rug is possible. If you have a carpet, you can also include it in the service.
Small area rugs such as bathroom rugs and rag rugs can be tossed into a washing machine and cleaned in this manner. Rugs that are in the bathroom will need to be cleaned more often than rugs in other parts of the house. This is why it is a good idea to have bathroom area rugs that are small and washable in your home.
If you're up to it, you can do regular spot cleaning to rid the rugs of dirt, stains or grimes. This is helpful if you have a pet or children at home. Better to use a light-based or natural cleaning product instead of stronger chemicals to protect your area rugs from further damage.
