Critical Questions to Ask When Selecting the Area Rug Cleaner
- Are they thoroughly trained in expert rug care?
- Do they run your rug through an automated machine, like a car wash, or is it expertly handled by a rug cleaning specialist?
- Do they use chlorine bleach to whiten the fringe? (Chlorine bleach makes fringe brittle and will cause it to disintegrate).
- Do they have the expertise to remove tough stains?
- Do they have the resources to properly repair your rug?
Rug Cleaning Quick Facts
- Rugs look better and last longer when properly maintained.
- A 9 x 12 rug can hold up to 87 pounds of dry soil before looking dirty! Dry soils are abrasive and “saw away” at rug fibers like sandpaper every time you walk across your rug, shortening its life.
- The Oriental Rug Importers Association recommends cleaning handmade Oriental, wool and machine-made carpets every 2 to 4 years.
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