Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning

Everyday accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean your rug’s appearance has to suffer.

Quick Cleaning Tips

1

Act Fast

2

BLOT Never Rub

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Clean From Edge to Center

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Do Not Soak

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Pat and Fan Dry

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Brush the Pile After Drying

Fast Fixes

Food and Beverage

Vacuum dry spills thoroughly. For wet spills, use 1/4 teaspoon of mild liquid detergent with a cup of water.

Red Wine

Pouring salt over spills on all dark liquids will absorb the liquid like a sponge.

Pet Messes

Use a vinegar solution, 1 cup white vinegar to 2 cups of water. Rinse with cold water and blot dry.

Paint, Oil and Grease

Use a clean cloth to absorb the liquid. Don't rub just blot. Next, call a professional cleaner to treat and remove the stain.

Methods on how to treat the spills

Oops! Things happen, but there's no need to worry. Take a look at the table below for effective methods on how to treat those unexpected rug stains and keep it looking its best.

Vacuuming

Vacuum Regularly...

The number one way to ensure rug integrity is vacuuming. Vacuuming regularly helps prevent dirt on the surface of the rug from filtering down into the pile where it can accumulate and cause increased wear. Vacuum once a week for light traffic, one to three times a week for moderate traffic, and daily for heavy or pet traffic. Occasionally, vacuum the back of the rug to remove the fine grit that may damage the foundation of the rug and remember to vacuum both sides of reversible rugs to prevent dirt from settling into the fibers.

...But Carefully

The number one way to ensure rug integrity is vacuuming. Vacuuming regularly helps prevent dirt on the surface of the rug from filtering down into the pile where it can accumulate and cause increased wear. Vacuum once a week for light traffic, one to three times a week for moderate traffic, and daily for heavy or pet traffic. Occasionally, vacuum the back of the rug to remove the fine grit that may damage the foundation of the rug and remember to vacuum both sides of reversible rugs to prevent dirt from settling into the fibers.