Area Rug Cleaning

Area Rugs are well known for their comfort, warmth, and the vibrance they add to a space. They can perfectly complement and accentuate a space with their color and decorative placement. Another common use of area rugs apart from beautifying a space is to use it as a base for placing furniture so that they don’t damage the floor when it is moved or shifted. There are different types of area rugs you can get in your space based on your preference for the material and the intended use.

Area Rug Materials
Area Rugs are made from different materials like wool, jute, cotton, or silk. The type of material you go for is based on how long you plan on using the area rug and whether or not you are particular about handmade or machine-made rugs. Area rugs made from natural fibers like wool and silk are more expensive and durable (when taken care of properly) than the rest. There are also nylon rugs, polyethylene rugs, olefin rugs and they are also durable. The type of material for the rug also determines how it would be cleaned so you should keep that in mind.

Dos for Area Rugs
If you have or are planning on having area rugs in your home or living space, here are some of the things you should do:

• Cover high traffic areas: High traffic areas in your home that are usually frequented by people should proper area rugs. Proper in the sense that the area rugs should fully cover these paths.
• Know how to clean it: As much as the area rug is beautiful and adds appeal to your space, it is also quite noticeable when it is dirty. You should know how to clean your area rug, especially keeping in mind the type of material it is made of.
• Get an area rug big enough to be extended under the furniture: One of their functions is to act as a cushion between the floor and the furniture so the area rugs should properly cover the furniture on all sides.

Don’ts for Area Rugs

• Don’t be frugal with the size: As much as they can be expensive, it is bad taste to purchase an area rug that does not carry out its intended purpose. There are cheap and equally beautiful options to try out with area rugs.
• Don’t be scared to try out new patterns and colors: They are meant to complement the floor of your space so don’t be scared to try out new things.

Cleaning Tips for Area Rugs
Some cleaning tips to take note of with area rugs are:

• Check the rug’s instruction tag for details on how to properly clean it so you don’t make a mistake
• Clean at least once in two weeks
• Deep clean at least every year. Professionals should be contacted for this. You can reach out to us at Meridian Carpet Cleaning Specialists today for your area rug cleaning services.