Caring for your Oriental Rugs

Oriental Rug Care: 25 Need to know Tips

1. Rotate 180degs, on a regular basis to spread the wear and limit sun bleaching.
2. Vacuum regularly – both sides
3. Avoid a “motorised brush” vacuum near the fringes/corners/edges
4. Do not walk on the precious rug whilst wearing outdoor shoes
5. Remove steel staples, these can hurt your toes and cause rust marks
6. Fragile rugs may benefit from underlay (acting as a shock absorber)
7. Heavy furniture? – use castor cups or off-cuts of carpet, to cushion impacts
8. Inspect for moths and moth damage, especially under the edges
9. Detangle fringes (see photo)
10. Blot spots & spills, do not rub them
11. Find your local NCCA cleaner and have your precious rug professionally cleaned
12. If wool, do not clean with anything other than a “woolsafe” product
13. If Coir, sisal seagrass or viscose, avoid water and all fluids
14. Anti-rug creep may help to stop the rug creep across the carpet
15. Rugs can be a trip hazard but please avoid double sided tape
16. Do not cut off labels – keep them for authenticity.
17. Do not cut off fringes
18. Do not pull knots or loose fibres
19. If your rug has some damage – remember a “stitch in time saves nine”

If you are Storing your rug: –

• Vacuum it before you store it
• Place some “moth” protection products inside the rolled rug
• Store dry, wrap if possible and inspect regularly for damage and insects
• Do not roll it too tightly and avoid folding or creasing it
• Do not store additional heavy objects on top of it

Do not store near moth eaten fabrics or in damp conditions

Weaver UK are experts at cleaning and caring for your rugs, but with a little extra guidance your rug should last a life time.

If you have an accident, spillage or problem please call us on 01572 759899. We are based in Oakham Rutland but cover a very large area from Peterborough to Leicester and Grantham to Kettering.