Hand-crafted and often steeped in historical and cultural meaning, Persian rugs are prized by many. While they might be bought as an investment, for decorative elegance or as heirlooms to pass on to future family members, the responsibility of rug care falls to their owner. Here, we discuss the cornerstones of looking after your Persian rug.
Simple guidance to follow includes keeping your rug out of strong sunlight and away from rooms which experience excessive moisture. Rotating can avoid overwearing to rug fibres, while adding under rug padding can reduce pressure on the backing and prevent damage where threads are knotted and tied off. Regular vacuuming using just suction and no brushes deployed can reduce dust accumulation.
Persian rugs also require a deep clean either annually or bi-annually, depending on usage. A professional cleaner with experience in maintaining Persian rugs must be used rather than a standard or dry-cleaning service, or the rug will be at risk.
At the Rug Cleaning Studio, we have perfected the art of Persian rug cleaning with a multi-step process. Rugs under our care are dye tested and their natural colours stabilised before cleaning commences. Dry matter is expelled using micro harmonic vibrations and rugs are washed and rinsed using traditional rug cleaning equipment updated to a contemporary setting. We never use abrasive water jets or chemicals.
Fringes are washed and groomed separately, and stains and bacteria eliminated, and all rugs are dried thoroughly thanks to our dependable centrifuge and drying room. For Persian rug cleaning in Essex you can trust, consult our experts today.
