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An area rug is a big investment for homeowners, who may spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on one beautiful piece that will anchor their home décor. Superior Cleaning, Inc., a carpet cleaning service based in Midcoast Maine, wants to help homeowners keep their area rugs looking as vibrant as the day they were first purchased.

Before knowing how to maintain an area rug's beauty, you must first know if you own a handmade or machine-made rug. Handmade rugs are broken down into two categories: hand-knotted and tufted. Persian and Oriental rugs are of the former variety—think of a giant loom weaving wool and yarn to create a knot. Hand-knotted rugs are extremely durable, lasting for decades. Homeowners should thoroughly dust the rug and schedule a professional cleaning every year to remove hidden dirt and keep its original beauty.

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Hand-tufted rugs are made by pushing wool into the fabric, and glue is used to secure the tufts on the back of the rug. Without proper care, the glue can begin to deteriorate under high-traffic usage over the years. Cleaning them on your own is not recommended, so always enlist the rug cleaning services of Superior Cleaning, Inc. 

Machine-woven rugs, like Karastan rugs, are actually high quality and can be difficult to distinguish from hand-knotted rugs. Machine-made rugs created with acrylics and olefin, on the other hand, are much lower quality and do not "hide" dirt as well as hand-made. They require much more frequent rug cleaning—every few months. 

Because rugs can be hard to differentiate from one another—and materials, after-market treatments, and conditions all affect the cleaning treatment—always rely on a professional carpet cleaning service. In between professional cleanings, use a carpet sweeper to pick up dust and dirt. If you use a canister vacuum, raise the beater bar so it's less abrasive, and vacuum from side to side. 

Superior Cleaning, Inc. offers rug cleaning and carpet cleaning you can count on, with no hidden charges or toxic chemicals. To learn more about the rug cleaners who service Boothbay, Bristol, and Wisacasett, ME, call (207) 522-1419 or visit the website

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