Proper Care and Maintenance of Your Oriental Carpet
Once you have a basic idea on the different types of oriental carpets, you will better understand the different practices of care that are needed for each one. What most people do not realize is that regardless of what specific type of Oriental rug or carpet you have, frequently vacuuming over it can have a very negative and wearing effect. In fact, in almost all instances, although vacuuming an oriental carpet will be helpful in terms of getting rid of dirt and debris, you have to make sure that you are very careful with the vacuum because they tend to cause a raking sort of effect on the top layer of oriental carpet.
The best way to avoid this is to use the power brush attachment included with your vacuum, and for routine cleanings you should just use the plain vacuum nozzle. This will help from causing premature wear on your carpet and will also make the cleaning process much easier on you.
Sun damage is another of the most common issues with oriental carpets, and this is because they are often not very resistant to sun fading or bleaching. The best solution here is to get good thick drapes that are going to keep the sun from shining directly in on your carpet, and thus giving it a longer life.
It is very important to realize that a genuine oriental carpet can last you for a very long time, as long as you take a few precautions to protect it from premature wear. This can include everything from water damage and mold to dog chews and cat scratching, and even the way that you store your carpet when you are not using it, is going to have an effect overall.
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