Saturday, June 21, 2014

Properly Maintaining And Caring For Antique Rugs

By Sally Delacruz


Having beautiful floors in the home can be achieved in a great variety of ways. Many people prefer large, ceramic tiles in an array of colors. Others are not happy with anything except hardwood floors. Some individuals have linoleum in their kitchens and bathrooms, and carpets in all their other rooms. Whether they have carpets, linoleum, ceramic tiles, or hardwood floors, numerous people choose to accessorize their floors with antique rugs.

One of the best ways to preserve any kind of flooring material is to maintain and care for it correctly. Ceramic tiles may require a certain type of cleaning solution, along with special brushes. Hardwood floors might be best cleaned with oil and a soft rag. Caring for rugs and carpets properly is important, as well. Those who have the kinds of rugs that are often referred to as Persian or Oriental rugs may wish to follow a few tips to preserve the lives of their beautiful floor accessories.

Some individuals position large objects on their floor accessories. People should do this carefully, when they have beautiful rugs. Placing a potted plant on an expensive rug is not generally a wise practice. If soil spills or water leaks onto the rug, it may be difficult or impossible to reverse the damage. If mildew grows on a rug, there might not be a viable way to restore it completely.

Damage from water and moisture could be one of the top concerns for people who own this special kind of floor covering. Whether a rug is an antique or is designed to look like one, it might not withstand water spills very well. Avoiding spills or the spread of moisture is always advisable. However, if a spill occurs, it may be best to consult a professional cleaner or rug company for assistance.

Floor coverings may be especially susceptible to damage caused by moths. An adult moth is not apt to eat a rug, but it can lay a lot of eggs in the top layer of one. When its larvae begin to develop, they will likely consume the fibers in the rug. Eventually, they could destroy an entire rug, or most of it. In such a case, a professional would be needed to restore the item.

Floor accessories may also be destroyed by household animals. Dogs can damage rugs with their teeth and claws. Cats may shred floor coverings with their claws, and they can also destroy a floor accessory by spraying urine on it. It is generally advisable to keep pets away from valuable floor coverings. There is a broad assortment of tips online regarding how to keep household animals away from certain areas in the home.

Vacuuming can be an issue if it is done incorrectly. Vacuuming may be greatly beneficial to the overall condition of a rug, since keeping it clean can help to preserve it. If a rug is fringed at the ends, the fringe should not be vacuumed. Using some brushes may actually damage a rug, so avoiding brushes with stiff bristles is probably wise.

A beautiful floor accessory can alter the appearance of a home. Some floor coverings require special care. If cared for properly, a rug can last for a lifetime.




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