Walk on
Your Rug Barefoot
The best way to keep a rug clean and long
lasting is to keep it from getting dirty.
Removing your outdoor shoes when you enter
the house is an easy way to add years to the
life of your rug, and to decrease the
expense of professional cleanings. Bare
foot, clean slipper or sock footed traffic
is much kinder to your rug than hard soled
or high heeled shoes. Leaving your outdoor
shoes at the entrance to your home tracks in
much less dirt.
Having several pairs of clean cotton
slippers in different sizes for your guests
will encourage visitors to relax and feel at
home while protecting your carpets. |
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To
maintain the beauty of the rugs
don't forget to: |
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Vacuum Regularly
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Remove spills immediately. When
there is a spill, make sure to
dilute it with water. Using a
paper towel or a clean white
cloth, blot up whatever you can,
starting from the edge and
working your way towards the
centre. Do not rub. If the spill
is solid, use a spoon to scoop
up as much of it as possible.
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Professionally
clean (for residential use: once
every year or two) but this can
greatly vary depending on the
traffic.
It is very
important that you have your
oriental rug washed by a company
that specializes in washing
hand-knotted carpets.
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Rotate your rug every year in
order to ensure that it wears
evenly.
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Basic Directions For
Stain Removal
To remove stains and add to
the beauty and life of your carpet use the
following instructions in order. Removal of
most common stains is easiest if attended to
promptly. Apply cleaning materials directly
to the stain. Allow to stand for ten seconds
and then blot, do not wipe. Always test for
color fastness on an inconspicuous spot on
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Remove excess soil
promptly by blotting or
scraping with a dull
edge first. The back
edge of a butter knife
works well.
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Do not wipe stain.
Always blot gently with
an absorbent clean white
cloth.
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Avoid getting the carpet
too wet.
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When dry, gently brush
to restore pile.
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Some stains are
difficult to remove and
you may need to repeat
the process several
times.
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Some stains are
permanent and must be
removed with the help of
a professional carpet
cleaner.
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Removing Tea/Coffee Stains
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Mix one teaspoon of a
neutral detergent, ( a
mild detergent
containing no alkalis or
bleaches), with one cup
Luke warm water. Blot
with clean white cloth
dampened with this
solution.
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Mix one third cup of
white household vinegar
with two thirds cup of
water. Blot.
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Blot with a sponge with
clean water.
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