Rug
Care & MaintenanceWhat do you do with your valuables? You take care of them. Why not do the same thing to your Persian and
Oriental rugs? They are expensive and can last for many years and maybe for generations. The more you
take care of them, the better they look and the longer they last in your home.
Here at LosAngelesRugCleaning we present you with some simple and general ideas for your rug protection, care
and maintenance. For more precise and detailed instructions, please contact us or consult a professional.
1- Depending on the foot traffic, you should rotate your rug and turn it around maybe once a year for even
and balanced wear.
2- Do not let your rug be exposed to direct sunlight. The colors will fade away through time. Use appropriate
curtains and draperies
3- Vacuum your rug regularly. Do not wait until it gets dirty. Dust and soil would damage the fiber of your rug
resulting in its shorter life. When you vacuum your rug, be careful with the fringe.
4- When something (liquid or …) is spilled or dropped on your rug, act quick before it sets in, absorbed or
dried. Scoop us the spill as much as you can and then use dry cloths, or paper towel to blotter and absorb
the liquid as much as you can.
5- Apply warm water to the stain and then blot again until the stain is removed from your Persian or Oriental
carpet and it is not visible any more. You may mix laundry detergent with warm water and apply it to the stain
if necessary. Use clean dry cloths or paper towel to blot the area well. You may use a hair dryer or a vacuum
cleaner to dry the washed area. Do not over use hair dryer. It will damage the rug.
6- If the stain is solid (chewing gum, wax and …) use a spoon to remove it and follow the step #4 above.
7- Below, you may find a table which can be used for stain removal.
Stain Cleaning Treatment
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Chewing gum: Freeze using ice, shatter gum, vacuum, warm water & detergent
Wine: Talcum powder then warm water & detergent
Alcohol: Warm water & detergent
Most Makeup: Dry cleaning solvent then warm water & detergent
Urine: Warm water & detergent then white vinegar & water (1:3)
Blood: Warm water & detergent
Vomit: Warm water & detergent then dry cleaning solvent
Butter: Dry cleaning solvent then warm water & detergent
Wax: Freeze using ice, shatter gum, vacuum, dry cleaning solvent then water & detergent
Shoe Polish: Dry cleaning solvent then warm water & detergent
Asphalt: Dry cleaning solvent then warm water & detergent
8- We at LosAngelesRugCleaning provide special expert rug cleaning with local free pick up and delivery. Contact
us for free estimate and more details (tel. 310-770-9085).
9- If your Persian carpet or Oriental rug is damaged, have it fixed by us by expert repairer. It will extend the
life of your lovely rug. The damage will progress if you do not take care of it in time.
10- Take different pictures of your rugs and place them where you can find them. Having other information
such as size, the country of origin and … may help in the case of theft, fire or other unexpected events.
* Some basic rug care tips Rotate your rugs frequently to equalize effects of the sun.
* Avoid continual direct exposure to sunlight.
* Clean spills immediately to help prevent staining.
* Vacuum regularly to remove loose soil.
* For professional deep-cleaning, be sure to use a rug cleaning specialist.
* Always follow manufacturer's recommended cleaning methods.
When accidents happen:
* Blot up liquids with white paper towels or absorbent cloth; scoop up solids with the end of a knife or spoon.
* Treat the spot according to the cleaning instructions chart below.
* Apply spot removal agent to clean towel or cloth, not directly to the spot. Use small quantities at a time. Always work inwards from the edge to prevent spreading. Do not rub, as this may cause the spot to spread or distort the pile. Do not over-wet the carpet pile.
* Afterwards, blot as dry as possible with clean towel.