Area Rugs & Flooring (09)

Cleaning Oriental Rugs
If your Oriental rug needs a cleaning, this homepage has some valuable information. Knowing “when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em” has resulted in never being responsible for the replacement of any heirloom or investment grade rugs, according to Bob Wittkamp, a rug-cleaning expert who wrote the article. It discusses types of yarns used in rugs, how to conduct a color fastness test, and more.

Do It Yourself Rug Cleaning
If your rug is dirty and you don't want to hire a pro, you can do it yourself. If you decide to rent a steam cleaning machine and clean your carpet yourself, you'll need to pick your equipment carefully. Most rental units available do not adequately clean and may actually damage the carpet. Check several cleaning systems before you make a choice.

Are Shag Rugs Right for You?
If you're looking for a rug, consider a shag. Shag rugs were first created over 50 years ago and were all the rage in the 1960's and 70's. Shag rugs are now popular once again, and are available in many exciting styles, from the traditional soft and luxurious flokati rugs of Greece (flokati Rugs have been made in Greece for centuries), to the modern sheepskin rugs of Australia and New Zealand. These rugs are best suited to low-traffic areas, and the site gives you more information about such rugs to see if they're good for you.

Choosing Carpets and Rugs
Why should you install carpeting or purchase rugs? This Web page gives you all the details, as well as pros and cons for each. Comfort and insulation are key, as is the aesthetics of decoration. If you have children, carpeting also shields from trips and falls, and blocks noise. In addition, it’s simple to maintain and is safe for seniors, according to the article. Read more about the benefits of carpeting in this article.

Carpet Patching
Hole in the carpet from a burn or spill? They’re pretty easy to fix if you use these instructions. Step-by-step instructions are included, which tell you what tools you need to patch up the rug. In addition, a video gives you a visual that can help you with the patching. The site suggests using peel-and-stick adhesive discs, as well as carpet glue.

Stain and Spot Removal
If you have a stain on the rug, this Web site offers tips and tricks to help with the cleanup. It recommends immediately blotting up as much liquid as possible, scraping away the solid or semi-solid stain, not scrubbing or brushing, vacuuming some of the old stain, pre testing with a spot removal agent on another hidden area of rug and using a spot removal agent.