Rug Care Best Practices

Please read the important Rug Care Instructions below.

To make sure your rug lasts a lifetime and many generations to come.

There are a few best practices we suggest you follow.

Now, depending on where you position your rug, how much direct sunlight it gets or how much foot-fall it receives etc.

There are some things to consider related to your rug environment.

To make things super easy to follow…

There are 5 categories and your rug will fall into one of them (or a combination of each).

See which of the 5 relates to your rug and follow the advice to keep your rug looking as good as the day you got it!

 

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Air out room = open Windows every 2 weeks to get fresh air in the room.

Air out rug = shake rug to get air underneath it, allowing it to breathe.

Rotate – turn your rug 180 degrees.

Vacuum – use a light vacuum.  Avoid rotating brush or beater bars. If you cannot adjust the level of suction, use upholstery attachments only.

 

1. STANDARDyour rug is placed in a room without being under furniture, without high humidity, without high-traffic & without direct sunlight.

❌ Under Furniture

❌ High Humidity

❌ High Traffic

❌ Direct Sunlight

To protect your rug and ensure longevity:: 

✅ Vacuum every 2 Weeks

✅ Air out room every 2 weeks

✅ Rotate rug every 1 year

✅ Professional cleaning every 5 years

 

 

Vacuuming The Rug
Regular Vacuuming Will Remove The Dirt And Debris That Settles At The Bottom Of The Pile.

2. UNDER FURNITUREyour rug is getting limited light and fresh air.

✔️ Under Furniture

❌ High Humidity

❌ High Traffic

❌ Direct Sunlight

To protect your rug and ensure longevity: 

✅ Vacuum every 2 Weeks

✅ Air out room every 2 weeks

✅ Rotate rug every 1 year

✅ Professional cleaning every 5 years

Plus

✅ Check Rug for moth when vacuuming

✅ Air out rug every 1 month

✅ Rotate rug every 3 months

 

 

Furniture On Top Of Rug
Placing Furnitures On Top Of The Rug May Cause Permanent Indentation And Ruin The Pile In Areas Of Direct Contact.

3. HIGH HUMIDITY your rug used in bathroom or a room with high humidity.

❌ Under Furniture

✔️ High Humidity

❌ High Traffic

❌ Direct Sunlight

To protect your rug and ensure longevity: 

✅ Vacuum every 2 Weeks

✅ Air out room every 2 weeks

✅ Rotate rug every 1 year

✅ Professional cleaning every 5 years

Plus

✅ Put rug outside in direct sun every other month to remove moisture build up

      ➡️ 3 hours for front of the rug

      ➡️ 6 hours for the back of the rug

 

Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers Help Reduce Humidity In The Room And Avoid Moisture Buildup.

4. HIGH TRAFFIC your rug is getting a high amount of foot traffic.

❌ Under Furniture

❌ High Humidity

✔️ High Traffic

❌ Direct Sunlight

To protect your rug and ensure longevity:

✅ Vacuum every 2 Weeks

✅ Air out room every 2 weeks

✅ Rotate rug every 1 year

✅ Professional cleaning every 5 years

Plus

✅ Rotate every 6 months

✅ Professional cleaning every 3 years

 

Oriental Rug in Entryway
The Entrance And Hallways Receive High Amount Of Foot Traffic.

5. DIRECT SUNLIGHT – your rug is getting direct sunlight for more than an hour a day.

❌ Under Furniture

❌ High Humidity

❌ High Traffic

✔️ Direct Sunlight

To protect your rug and ensure longevity:

✅ Vacuum every 2 Weeks

✅ Air out room every 2 weeks

✅ Rotate rug every 1 year

✅ Professional cleaning every 5 years

Plus

✅ Cover the rug with fabric or curtains during direct sunlight hours

 

 

Rug Exposed To Direct Sunlight
Rotate The Rug Periodically To Avoid Premature Fading From Direct Sun Exposure.