Caring for your Oriental rugs requires more than a vacuum like caring for wall-to-wall carpet. Instead, antique and area rugs often require special treatments, and caring for them well will help them stay in great condition for many years.

Oriental rugs require special care. Many older rugs were handmade, most newer ones are machine woven. The majority of Oriental rugs made after about 1920 use synthetic dyes. However newer rugs from certain areas are not colorfast.

Most larger Oriental rugs are fine to vacuum regularly. But do not run over the fringe with the vacuum. When cleaning the fringe, place an old nylon stocking or other thin material over the nozzle attachment. This will help prevent the vacuum from fraying and damaging the fringe.

Use extra care when vacuuming your small rugs to avoid the vacuum from sucking the rung into the nozzle. If your oriental rug is small, you can hang it over a clothes line and use a small brush (or gently use a rug beater) to dust it. Depending on where your oriental carpet is within your home, you may find grease stains on it. You can try using a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water, but it is best to have this rug cleaned professionally.

It's also important to schedule a professional cleaning for your oriental rug, typically every one to three years. If the rug is in a higher tra�c area of your home, you'll likely need to clean it more often. Traditional rug cleaners remove your rugs and wash them at their cleaning plant, usually requiring 2-3 weeks for the process. CitruSolution cleans your rugs in your home, avoiding the inconvenience of not having them.

Visit www.Citrus4Carpets.com to learn more and see a short video on our cleaning process.

If you're looking for a professional antique and area rug cleaning company in the Nashville area, we'd love to share our process with you. Our water-based, non-toxic products and gentle cleaning helps restore your antique and area rugs to their original condition without harmful chemicals. Our owner cleans his own Oriental rugs using CitruSolution, one of which is at least 70 years old! Give us a call at 615-333-8977 for our inclusive price quote.

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR ORIENTAL RUGS

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR ORIENTAL RUGS

CARING FOR ORIENTAL RUGS

Unfortunately, some labels on oriental rugs don't include all the materials present. Some backing material may have fibers like cotton or a synthetic, even if the rug says "100% wool." A profes-sional carpet cleaning company will be able to tell the di�erence, so you can rest assured your oriental rug will be cleaned safely. Citrusolution’s unique formula is safe to use on all your colorfast oriental rugs, which we can safely clean in your home.

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