Area Rug Cleaning Tips

Check out this guide on how to clean your area rug, as prepared by the expert NJ rug cleaning and NJ carpet cleaning team here at Carpetline.

What are the benefits of using area rugs?

  1.  Area rugs reduce noise. It’s much quieter to walk on rugs or carpets than walking on hard surface floors. Rugs can also absorb sound in the air, and lower echo levels.
  2. Rugs are softer than hardwood or tile floors, and are very comfortable to sit on. Rug softness absorbs footstep impact, and is safer for small children.
  3. Rugs insulate the floor, making them much warmer, even more so when pads are placed under rugs. Wool rugs offer the most insulation.
  4. Rugs can be used to make interior design more aesthetically cohesive. Area rugs can be placed on top of carpets, and offer beautiful stylish accents when in contrasting colors. You can use area rugs to make differentiated areas in a single room.
  5. Area rugs can be moved around the room in order to modify and change decor.
  6. Rugs are easy to clean, and can easily be professionally rejuvenated.

What are the main types of area rugs?

  1. Persian Rugs – High quality, very durable, and long-lasting – over any generations, with value increasing over time when well-maintained.
  2. Oriental rugs – Stylish and well matched in even contemporary rooms. We recommend mixing modern furniture with traditional oriental rugs.
  3. Braided area rugs – Rustic, warm, homey, and ideal for kitchens as they are stain proof and washable.
  4. Tibetan area rugs  – Super luxurious, and hand-crafted from silk and wool
  5. Shag area rugs or flokati area rugs  – Flokati rugs – and modern shag rugs –  are made of goat hair – or synthetic material – and have long strands. They used to be used to decorate palaces.

What are the steps of the area rug cleaning process?

We will assess your rug, and analyze its fiber, care instructions, condition, and customer preferences. Then we will use a vacuum to eliminate dust and debris, paying attention to not damage the rug. Then, based on the rug material we will wash it, steam clean it, or dry clean it. Then we will remove all stains, fully air dry the rug, and proceed to complete any necessary area rug repair service for rug issues caused by pets, accidents, heavy foot traffic, or other issues.