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Different types of rugs

Oriental, Turkish, Persian or other type of area rugs

These may need to be cleaned in place. Clean according to carpet manufacturer's specifications or bring in a professional cleaning service. Be gentle with fringe. For heirloom type rugs, you need professionals. They will need to know what the carpet is made of and how old it is. If possible the carpet will benefit from a shaking outside. For professional help with cleaning high-value designer or Oriental rugs, consult www.certifiedcleaners.org.

TIP: Some rugs are reversible. If this is the case with your floor covering, do turn it over after shaking. If you can't flip a large rug, try turning it so that wear is evenly distributed. Rearranging is also recommended to change the way light from windows hits a rug. Sunshine fades rugs and upholstered furniture. If you own a rug of museum quality, mount it properly on a wall or store it rather than use it on the floor.