Easy Care Tips for Hand Made Area Rugs

Hand-made area rugs are the most luxurious & endearing pieces of art. Nothing is as beautiful as an intricately woven hand-made rug. We cherish our rugs like a priced possession & want these to retain their charm & beauty for ages. 

One of the most popular myths about hand-made area rugs is that these are difficult to maintain & need extra special care whereas in reality the biggest reason behind the popularity of these rugs is that they can be easily taken care of & are extremely enduring.

We have compiled a hassle free list of care tips that would come handy for you while caring for your rugs.A basic thing to be kept in mind is that light colored rugs need more care than the dark colored ones simply because the lighter ones appear dirty sooner than their darker counterparts.

Regular vacuuming

The most efficient & cost effective method for cleaning your hand-knotted rugs is vacuuming it periodically, it not only takes away all the accumulated dirt & grit but also protects your rug from abrasion due to the accumulated dirt. Do not use beater brush while vacuuming; it might damage your rug.

Sprouting

It is a common phenomenon with hand-made woollen rugs & is totally normal. Sprouting shouldn’t be a matter of concern for the owner, Sprouts basically are loose tufts that rise up the pile surface like a protrusion. You can easily get rid of these by clipping these with scissors & then vacuuming.

Periodic combing

The stylish look of a high pile hand-made rug can be maintained by regularly combing with arake or broad toothed comb. This would help in removing the excess shedded wool & also the accumulated grit particles.

Rug rotation

Periodic rotation of rug helps in avoiding sun fade, damage due to indentation by furniture & also reduces the wear & tear caused by high traffic thereby keeping your rug as good as new for a longer period of time.

Stain removal

The easiest method of removing stains from a hand-made area rug is to remove it immediately without any delay. One should avoid rubbing the stain; the safest way is to blot the stain. 

Dried up stains should be scraped starting from the edges & gradually moving towards the centre. Wet stains should be blotted with a clean & dry paper then cleaning it by dampening with lukewarm water & soaking with a sponge repetitively till the stain is removed.

Regular inspection & professional cleaning

Regular inspection is very important to keep the rugs safe from moth infestation & to avoid any wear & tear; in case any such signs are visible then one must treat the rug without any further delay.

To maintain longevity of your precious hand knotted rugs, these must be cleaned professionally every 2-5 years. The professional cleaning helps in keeping the rug new for a longer period of time.

You can easily care for your hand-made area rugs at home by following these simple yet effective tips. We, at AMER RUGS care for our buyers & therefore manufacture the finest quality area rugs. We value our customers’ hard earned money hence we share these tips that will help you keep your rug as good as new for years to come.