Signs grit is building up in the knots
Fold a corner back so the pile opens up. If you see gray dust at the base of the knots, or grit falls out when you tap the back, the rug is wearing under your feet. Other signs are a dull traffic lane, pile that stays flat, and fringe that looks fuzzy or thin. Sharp grit cuts the wool fibers every time someone walks across.
Vacuum with suction only, never a beater bar
A beater bar or a rented steam machine can feel like the thorough fix. Both do harm on a hand-knotted rug. The bar pulls knots and frays fringe, and a soaking machine can make dye bleed and leave the foundation wet. Use the suction head only, move in the direction of the pile, skip the fringe or give it one gentle pass, and rotate the rug so the same path is not the only path.
Pads, sunlight, and spills on a wool rug
A pad stops the foundation from grinding on the hard floor and keeps the rug from walking. Sun through the same window will fade a dye that no wash can restore, so move the rug or filter the light. Blot spills with a plain white cloth and cool water, and press instead of rubbing. Do not soak a knotted rug and roll it up wet. Leave it flat with air moving over it.
When the plant wash is due, and what to tell us
Home care does not remove the grit packed in the knots. That takes a plant wash on a schedule, and we pick the rug up and bring it back. A wash will not repair moth holes, dry rot in the foundation, or dye that has already faded or run. When you call (949) 992-3299 for oriental rug cleaning or pickup, tell us the size, wool or silk, any pet spots, and the last wash date. We've done this since 2021, we're Google Guaranteed, and we hold a BBB A+.
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