How to take care of carpets?

How to take care of carpets?

If you have a beautiful handmade rug, remember that it is an investment that needs to be taken care of. Maintaining the appearance and condition of your investment can make your handmade rug an heirloom for many years, so providing information on what can cause damage to rugs and how to care for your rug is our main focus in this article.

• Carpets should be brushed and vacuumed regularly. But the important thing is to be gentle with the carpet in terms of brush hardness and vacuum power to avoid damage to the weft, warp and pile. Vacuuming the back of carpets will keep it clean of dust.
• Carpets should be turned regularly at least once every three to four months to ensure even footfall. In this way, the carpet pile and color remain uniform. Avoid placing too heavy furniture with very sharp feet on top of the carpet. If it is necessary, a felt pad should be placed under the feet.
• Moisture, heat and direct sunlight will damage carpets, especially oriental carpets with natural colors. Moisture damages natural fibers such as wool, cotton and silk and can also cause carpets to shrink. Intense heat dries out the natural oil in the fibers and weakens the nature of the Direct sunlight is a common cause of color fading over time. Carpets usually undergo natural heeling, but direct sunlight makes it intense and causes the damage to the carpet colors.
• If you have pets, keep an eye on them when they are near your carpet. Physical damage such as biting or scratching can be repaired, but in case of pet urine, it should be cleaned up immediately. It should then be treated in a specialized carpet washing and restoration center.
• In case of oil or food and/or drink stains , the advice is ,to avoid the persistence of stains , intervene with a clean white rag , dry the stains in a timely manner. Next, take a little cold water and a few drops of white vinegar with a clean small brush soaking in water and vinegar already prepared , go over the stained area. It is important to remember that to dry the stain, never use a hair dryer or iron.

All these suggestions can help you keep your carpet in a healthy situation. There are many carpet pests that may be waiting for the right time to develop within the nodes. Take care of the carpet with these 5 tips to prevent pests from developing and damaging the carpet. But it is important to know the most common carpet pest in order to have proper action against them in case you see signs.

The Moth is a small butterfly that does not usually cause harm to humans, but its existence in the home will cause damage to clothes and carpets. It is not the moths that eat carpets, it is the larvae that consume wool, fur, feathers, cotton and silk. Carpets with natural fiber and natural colors are more at risk of moth infestation because this type of pest is looking for a natural base. Carpets with chemical colors are less ideal for moths, but they also need to be cared for nonetheless.

The sign of the presence of moths in the carpet is a web-like veil, along with fine sand-like debris. A carpet with a moth infestation is not difficult to clean if it should be noticed in advance. Instead if delayed , many times the repair of the infested area can be very expensive and not cost-effective. If you have discovered moth eggs, larvae, or flying insects, vacuum the back and front of the carpet and use a mothproofing spray suitable for the carpet, and immediately afterwards it should be washed and given an anti-moth treatment at a carpet washing and restoration center.

In conclusion, carpets are considered investments that need to be stored properly . As always, we advise our customers to bring their carpets to us at least once every two years for a deep and safe wash.