Oriental rugs are a great way to add style to any room. An oriental rug can be purchased in different shapes, sizes and colors so you can match any room in the house. Oriental rugs can serve as the focal point of your room.
It doesn't take long for an oriental rug to become dirty if it is placed on the floor. In order to avoid dirt some people hang their rugs on the wall. Oriental rugs that are on the floor will need to be cleaned on a regular schedule.
There is a simple test to determine if your oriental rug is dirty. Place your hand on top of the rug and push down firmly into the pile. Rub your hand back and forth for 10 seconds. If your hand has dirt on it when removed it is time to clean your rug.
The first step in cleaning an oriental rug is to vacuum it. Most of the time this is the only cleaning you need to do as long as you do it well and do it often. Make it a point to vacuum your rug one to two times a week.
If further cleaning is necessary then you may want to take the rug out and beat it. Hang the rug in an open area and beat the rug using a rug beater. Be sure that the rug is dusted in an open area avoiding areas that may pull the dust back into your home. If you are sensitive to dust you may want to use a mask to cover your nose.
After beating the rug it's time to wash the rug. In order to do this, place the Oriental rug on a large open area such as a driveway or deck. Sweep the area thoroughly before placing the rug down.
Wet the rug with cool water and begin apply rug shampoo on a small area to test. Allow the shampoo to set for ten minutes and then rinse it off to see if it is safe enough to use. If there was no fading or bleaching then you can proceed.
Using a brush with stiff bristles apply the shampoo all over the damp rug and begin scrubbing. Be sure to reach the nap of the rug when scrubbing.
To clean the fringed edges of an Oriental rug brush gently over the fringes in a downward motion to avoid placing shampoo on the rug. This will remove the dirt and debris from the fringes.
After cleaning you will want to rinse your rug with cool water. Remove the excess water with a squeegee and hang to dry.
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