Cleaning for Healthier Carpets and Homes

Area and Oriental Rug Cleaning
With the increase in wood and tile floors in recent years, area rugs have become a popluar addition for warmth and decoration to any room. Whether patterned or solid color, synthetic or natural fiber, large or small, there is no end to the variety of rugs on the market. However, it is good to be educated on what types are on the market and how each must be cared for.

Differences of Rugs
The two largest differences bewtween area rugs are the types of fibers used, man made or natural fibers. There are a few fibers that fall into the grey area between these two, but we will address that later. The next difference is how the rugs were crafted, hand knotted, or knotted by some other mechanical means. And another difference is where a rug is made. Terms like Persian rug and Oriental rug are specific to regions as well as their construction.

Fibers Used
There are three classifications of fibers that we will discuss here; natural, synthetic, and some where in the middle. Natural fibers include wool, silk, jute, cotton, sisal, and seagrass. All are derived from either a plant or animal source. Synthetic fibers include nylon, polyester, and olefin fibers. And the "some where in the middle" fibers are those that may be derived from a natural source but are obtained through a man made process. The most popular instance of this is the viscose fiber.

Care and Maintenance
Routine vacuuming is always recommened to remove as much dry soil as possible. When spills occur, blot them up as quickly as possible, do not rub or scrub as this can cause damage to the fibers. If the spill occurs on a natural fiber area rug, blot up the spot and call a professional to consult on cleaning options. Please do not use a store bought carpet spotter or cleaner as these have the potential to cause more damage to the carpet fiber than the spill that just happened. This is even more pertenant with viscose, jute, and sisal rugs. These fibers do not react well to water.

Routine cleaning is the best way to keep your rugs lasting for many many years and maintain your investment in them. Our cleaning processes for both synthetic and natural fiber area rugs is outlined to your right.

Gurantee
We guarantee that we will wash your rug to the highest quality standards. However, because many area rugs are made from natural fibers, certain spots and soils can permanently stain the rug. We can address any areas of concern you have with your rug at our free rug inspection before we pick it up for cleaning.