Basic Care for Carpets

Rug care is determined by size, construction, and material. 

Care for long size area rugs as you would wall to wall carpet. That means most rugs will benefit from the following care routine.

 Vacuum Large Rugs to Remove Dirt: 

As with carpet, the most important thing you can do for larger area rugs is to vacuum them regularly. If a rug is reversible, vacuum both sides. This removes grit and grim that that can wear out your rug prematurely. Take care to vacuum the fringe of your rug.

 Brush out Pet Hair: 

A vacuum will sometimes leave pet hair behind. Use a stiff brush to remove the hair, brushing in the direction of the nap of the rug.

Turn Rugs Every Year: 

Foot traffic and sun can put extra stress on area rugs. Turn them once or twice a year to even out the wear.

Shake Small Area Rugs:

 If the rug is small enough, you can take it outside and shake it or beat it vigorously to remove dirt and grit. Some areas have ordinance about shaking rugs outdoor s, so check your locaal codes.