You have spent time and money looking for a rug you-want to keep it as long as possible. Rug materials can vary greatly - depending on the material you need to take special care when cleaning to prevent damage.  You will find the sisal rugs withstand in a heavy traffic area. To make a rug last it needs to be treated well.
 Care must be taken when cleaning to prevent damage. Here are some basic tips for taking care of your rug:

Caring For Your Rug – Water Damage

Most varieties of Oriental rugs have a wool pile but many have a warp and weft made of cotton. The warp is the foundation upon which knots are tied to in order top create the pile. The weft runs over & under the warp strings between rows of knots to strengthen the rug side to side.

Just a few quick pointers about general care for your rug so that you can maximise its potential and gain many years of enjoyment. These simple tips can be applies to all kinds of rugs in your home or business.

If your rug is being stored for more than 3 months then there are a few things you need to do in order to protect your rug. You first need to have your rug properly cleaned and sprayed with an anti-moth insecticide. It must then be wrapped in protective plastic or a tough synthetic paper like building material wrapping. Don’t use newspapers or brown wrapping paper. These materials are not chemically stable and are often quite acidic.

All kinds of minor mishaps can befall your rugs. I have listed a few of the more common ones below and the best way to deal with them. If you have some questions or solutions of your own please give me an email and I will happily add them to our Rug Care information section.

A simple guide to removing all kinds of stains from your rug. There is no special cleaning agents or preparation required so whether its a large bowl of pasta or a bottle of red wine too many have a quick read of this guide and your rug will stay looking better for longer and make you look a domestic professional.

Most varieties of Oriental rugs have a wool pile but many have a warp and weft made of cotton. The warp is the foundation upon which knots are tied to in order top create the pile. The weft runs over & under the warp strings between rows of knots to strengthen the rug side to side.