About AREA RUG care
Even in a busy household, you can easily care for your area rugs on a weekly basis and keep your favorite pieces looking outstanding.
Take these preventative and regular rug care steps, as well as effective spill and stain treatment, to maintain your attractive soft additions.
REgular Area Rug Care
The biggest key to effective rug care is vacuuming! Vacuum your area rugs as frequently as possible with an appropriate model to remove abrasive particles that can wear fibers down and dull the appearance. Preventative rug care includes using mats at all entranceways, having footwear removed at the door, brushing pets regularly, keeping all pet nails trimmed, and house-training pets before they spend time on rugs. Also, use area rug pads to slow down the effects of foot traffic in the home.
Treating Spills & Stains on Area Rugs
When a spill occurs on your area rugs, treat it as promptly as possible to prevent permanent stains from forming:
- Gently lift any solid material with a spoon.
- Blot the spill with a clean, dry cloth, starting from the perimeter of the stain and working to the center.
- Use a gentle carpet-specific cleaner to spot treat the spill as needed.
- We recommend at least one professional rug cleaning annually to remove residual spills.
