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Professional Rug Cleaning

Professional Rug Cleaning
The services of a professional rug cleaner should be used periodically to ensure your rugs get a complete and thorough cleaning to help keep them at their best. A professional will know the best cleaning methods for the different types of rugs. It is highly recommended to always let a professional clean certain types of rugs, such as high-quality rugs, hand-made Persian and Oriental rugs, as well as antique rugs. Here’s a practical rule of thumb to keep in mind: The more valuable a rug is or the more fragile it is, the more you should be inclined to have the rug professionally cleaned.Many professional rug cleaners offer in-home service for rugs that are too large or too heavy to take in.

Does Your Rug Need Cleaning?
There are telltale signs that let you know if your rug needs to be cleaned. ·  Take a plain white towel and dampen it and then rub it across the
surface of the rug. If the towel becomes soiled, you’ll know that the rug
needs to be cleaned.

·  Lift a corner of the rug and if dirt comes out when you slap the rug with
the back of your hand, it’s time for a good cleaning.

·  Look at the foundation of the rug by gently pulling the fibers apart and if
you see dirt in the warp and weft threads of the foundation, then a good
rug cleaning is needed.

·  If you have a cat or dog and you catch the pet leaving a mark, there’s a
good chance it isn’t the first time that has happened. Clean the rug and
get a book about behavior modification for pets.