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Area rugs, whatever their size or placement, provide traction, beautify your home, and prevent scratches and scuff marks. However, they do require maintenance to keep them in top shape for years to come. Here are four tips for caring for the area rugs in your home.

Advice for Maintaining Area Rugs

1. Spot Clean

If your dog leaves muddy and wet tracks on your carpet, don’t panic. Blot the stain with a clean, white cloth to remove as much wetness as possible. Then massage a gentle cleanser into the stain and blot again. After the spot dries, vacuum. For stubborn stains, turn to a professional cleaner.

2. Vacuum Regularly

Set the vacuum to match the depth of your rug. Hooked rugs, which vacuums may damage, should be taken outside and shook free of dirt. Your vacuum’s rotating beater can catch the fibers of rugs with longer piles, principally hooked rugs and shags. Shorter piles—rugs with densely packed fibers less than three-quarters of an inch in height—benefit from weekly vacuuming. Choose the strongest setting for carpets to suction dirt and debris. Vacuuming not only helps your rugs look better but also protects fibers and backings from wear.

area rugs3. Move the Rug

If an area rug stays in the same place, it will wear unevenly. To prevent the weight of furnishings and foot traffic to mar your rug, rotate it periodically.

4. Take It to a Cleaner

Get professional carpet cleaning once a year. Cleaning professionals know how to shampoo and dry area rugs without risk of mold growth or dislodged fibers. They’ll use cleansers that are suited for the content of your rugs and the length of fibers, removing buildup and odors. This annual maintenance will prolong the life of your carpets.

 

If you’re looking for unique area rugs in the Hamilton County, OH, area, contact Parker Floor CoveringThis family-owned and -operated business has served Hamilton residents since 1972, with ceramic tiles, laminates, hardwood floors, vinyls, and carpeting. Call them at (513) 863-6767 to discuss your flooring needs, or visit their website for information about their services and financing plans.

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