Maintaining Your Rug (video)

Regular cleaning of any fine Oriental or area rug is essential for it to maintain its beauty and value for generations, and just as creation of a fine rug takes time and expertise, so does cleaning it.

At Rugs on Broadway, we put a lot of time and care into cleaning each rug entrusted to us.

In this video, we talk to Moe about the importance of cleaning and maintaining your investment.

What our clients have to say...

...This is the best rug store that we have ever found. We came to this store and bought several rugs. We had an amazing experience. The people who worked at the store were incredibly knowledgable and their prices were fantastic! I would like to personally thank Mo for his advice and help...
- Claire

...owner, Moe, is one of the most knowledgeable and customer service orientated people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with...

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ORIENTAL RUGS FOR A LIFETIME
AND GENERATIONS

For over 2,500 years, oriental rugs have been used in the East by nomads and villagers for warmth and beauty. More recently in the West, they have graced homes with their art and luxury, and go with any decor. An Oriental rug is a purchase for a lifetime and when properiy maintained, for generations. The following information offers simple, basic advice for the protection and care of your investment.

THE WONDERS OF WOOL
Oriental rugs are generally made of wool and are easily and economically maintained. Rugs of wool are extremely durable and consistently out-perform other materials. Unlike other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and stays clean longer.

CLEANING
For day to day cleaning, vacuuming will remove surface soil. Be sure not to vacuum the fringes. Use your vacuum attachments to reach the areas under the furniture to avoid moth damage. For major and deep cleaning, please contact us or any specialized oriental rug cleaner.

FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
*** Protect your rug from furniture legs with some sort of coasters to avoid fibers being crushed.***

ROTATION
To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.

PADDING
A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt, wear and slippage. We will be happy to provide you with the correct padding

RESTORATION
In case of damage, just about any problem has a solution with a professional restoration. Old and antique rugs sometimes need to be rewoven where worn and restored to life. Newer rugs are rarely in need of repair. An experienced professional must always be consulted in these matters.

STORING
If you have to store your rug for a long time, pack your rug with moth repellants and wrap in strong paper.

BLOTTING & STAIN REMOVING
When spills occur, dilute with plenty of water. Next, blot from the edge of the spill towards the center. Avoid rubbing the area. For solid spills, take a spoon and carefully scoop up the material. It is always best to attack the spill immediately. The following information and chart will help you eliminate most stains. For further advice, contact us. We will be glad to help.

REMOVING COFFEE, TEA & WINE
Apply mild soap and water to the spot. Rub and blot with a towel then apply ammonia and blot, then vinegar and blot, add soapy water, rub and blot and finally apply dear water and blot.

REMOVING WAX
Put a blotter or brown paper bag over the spot Put a hot iron over the blotter. Wait a few minutes until the wax is absorbed into the blotter. Repeat if necessary. Move the Iron constantly and do not let it stay in one place.

REMOVING INK
Saturate the spot with hairspray. Allow it to dry. Brush lightly with asolution of water and vinegar.

REMOVING GLUE
Saturate the spot with a cloth soaked in vinegar or alcohol.

REMOVING CHEWING GUM
Press ice cubes against spot. Wait until it becomes brittle and breaks off. Use spot remover to vanish last traces of the spot.

These cleaning hints are merely suggestions. for professional advice ask your dealer.