Not getting a finely made rug cleaned every
2-4 years
One
of the most frequent problems that we run into at Main Street Oriental Rugs is that a customer will every so often assume that they can either
clean their hand woven rugs by themselves, or just surface clean it with a
vacuum cleaner. While surface care for a fine rug is important, a customer who
doesn’t give their high-quality rugs a high-quality deep cleaning job is
allowing the beauty and charm of her or his rug to diminish below a layer of
stains and dust.
A
professional deep cleaning service is key to keeping a handmade rug’s design
looking just as vibrant as the day it was woven. Processes such as odor-lifting
soaks just can’t be replicated at home, and are important for removal of such
common blemishes as pet stains and food or liquid spills.
Not knowing the history of their rug
Is
the rug in your living room an Indo-Persian, or is it a Sino-Persian? What type
is it? Kashan? Tabriz? Kazak?
If
you can’t answer these questions, you’re missing out on the best part of owning
a hand woven rug. When you buy an imported rug, you don’t just buy a floor
covering, you buy a piece of history. Every rug design has a story behind it,
and they’re all worth telling.
Outside
of pure entertainment/educational value, the information about your rug has
financial implications. The antique rug in your living room may be worth
thousands more than you think it does; it’s all about where, how, and when your
rug was made.
It
isn’t difficult to learn more about your rug, fortunately. Next time you go to
get your rug cleaned or repaired, make sure to ask your cleaner or repairman
about the history behind your rug. It’s no trouble for him or her to answer
your questions, because it’s quite common for customers to do so. In fact,learning more about their rugs is one of the most common things for our
customers to enjoy and take away from their experience with us. Don’t be afraid
to ask your cleaning service about your rug!
