{"id":1615,"date":"2019-06-05T13:36:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T17:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/98.87.68.78\/how-to-care-for-oriental-rugs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T19:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:11:58","slug":"how-to-care-for-oriental-rugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-oriental-rugs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Oriental Rugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It is amazing how oriental rugs can transform a room<\/a> or hallway, creating a new look that brings back memories of a time long past. A well-crafted oriental rug will last for many years with the proper care. Knowing how to properly clean and care for your rug means that you, your children, and your children\u2019s children will enjoy it for many years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there have been some changes to how oriental rugs<\/a> have been made over the past century, the basic craft is still the same. Using natural materials such as wool, the rugs<\/a><\/strong> are handmade and each one is unique in terms of design and appearance. Taking care of the rug means both knowing how to clean it and how to prevent damage from happening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to keep\ndirt from affecting your rug is to limit how much reaches it. One of\nthe best ways to keep dirt from piling up in your rug is to have\neveryone remove their shoes when entering your home. This not only\nworks for your rug, but for your home as well. If you decide to keep\nthe shoes on, then watch the rug for any signs of dirt or debris\nbuildup and vacuum accordingly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\naddition, you should put padding beneath the rug to keep it in place\nand to prevent the rug from being overly stressed when furniture or\nother items are placed up it. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vacuuming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good oriental rug<\/a>\ncan be vacuumed with little to no damage if you use the right\nsetting. This is because the vacuum itself only pulls up the dirt,\ndebris, and other contaminants without harming the fibers themselves.\nYou should vacuum the top of the rug every month if it experiences\nfoot traffic and the bottom or back of the rug once or twice a year. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beating the Rug<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ancient technique of hanging an oriental rug<\/a> and beating it to remove the dirt is still quite effective. In fact, vacuuming is a form of beating the rug. If you want to thoroughly clean it without actually using a stick, take the rug outside and vacuum it several times on both sides. Or, you can hand the rug off a clothes ling and use the appropriate instruments to beat out the dirt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some may avoid\nthis type of cleaning for fear that it may damage the rug, there are\ngood reasons to take it in every so often for a proper cleaning. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n