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Maintenance Tips For Your Rugs
Oct 16, 2019
General Tips For Any Rug in Your Home!
We are here to help you preserve the beauty and longevity of any rug in your space.
You will need to vacuum your rug often. Use only the lowest level of suction when vacuuming. Do not use beater bar vacuums or powerhead attachments. Also, do not vacuum rug fringes.
Rotating your rug frequently will equalize any effects sunlight may have on your rug. If you use most standard window treatments, you can minimize sun exposure and help to protect your rugs.
You need to immediately blot any liquid spills with a white paper towel or a clean terry cloth. Blot ONLY! Do not rub! Doing so will only push liquids deeper into your rug fibers and cause a stain.
Rug pads are always a good idea to help reduce wear on your rug in high traffic areas. A rug pad will protect your investment, protect your floors, and make it more comfortable to walk on.
So, you have been browsing eBay for a new (or used) area rug from your home or office, but you aren't sure if you should go ahead and pull the tigger. You may want to stop and think a little longer before you make the move from buying such a big purchase from any online retailer, but especially from sellers on eBay. Keep reading to learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly when purchasing rugs from eBay and other online retailers.
We all know that one of the hardest things to keep clean in your home, it's your rugs. That doesn't mean that you should avoid cleaning them, but there are things to consider that you should avoid doing! Here are some tips to help you out when cleaning your rugs:
Soumak weave area rugs are works of art for your floors and unlike most other rugs you usually see. The construction of Soumaks is different from that of the hand-knotted rugs. The ancient and complex construction technique used to make these rugs produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Another advantage of today's Soumak rugs is that they are double sided and can be reversible, if you choose, since they are finished on both sides. Each side in the modern take of these rugs are just a little different. One side of the design being a little more distinct on one side than the other side. The Soumak rug can be suited for situations where a thinner rug is needed, but where you need more durability. These rugs can offer vibrant colors combined with subtle abrash (variation in depth of color) or more natural tones that will create a look and feel that pleases the contemporary eye while honoring tradition. Soumak is named for the village of Shemaka in the Caucasus where this technique was widely practiced, but it certainly was not invented there. Soumak has been practiced extensively across the world, from Central Asia to Iran. Today, Soumak rugs are primarily woven in the large weaving districts in India.
