In this blog entry, the professional New Jersey oriental rug cleaning company here at Carpetline will detail some great ways to keep your oriental rugs in good condition between cleanings.
Vacuum Properly
Make sure to vacuum your home and oriental rugs – at least once a week. You should vacuum high tadic areas like the entranceway for hallways more often, and you should vacuum more often if there are children or pets within your household.
Prevent Dirt in your Home
We recommend limiting how much soil your rug is exposed to by installing a no shoes policy in your home. This will keep your oriental rugs cleaner, and your entire home cleaner as well. We recommend adding a shoe rack near the entranceway of your home to encourage guests to take their shoes off. Also install door mats on exterior doors so that guests can wipe their feet off before entering.
Sock Wearing
We recommend wearing socks at home instead of walking around barefoot, as feet produce skin oils that leach onto rugs and carpets which can negatively impact oriental rug fibers and dyes, and also attract dirt and cause your rugs to get soiled more quickly.
Rearranging Furniture
We recommend periodically rearranging the furniture in your home to relieve rugs from the constant pressure of heavy furniture. Move furniture around every quarter of a year to make sure that any exposure to wear or tear or dirt is at least evenly distributed throughout your oriental rug.
Rapidly Soaking Spills
Make sure to clean and soak up any stains or spills as soon as possible with a clean white cloth. If there is a solid stain on your rug, carefully remove the solids before gently dabbing at the area, and make sure to never aggressively scrub the spot.