Your Frequently Asked Rug Questions Answered
How Often Should I Clean My Rug ?
A good rule of thumb is to get your rug cleaned every 6-12 months ( depending on traffic , pets , and style of rug ) as to avoid any permanent damage . Many times , clients wait until they visually see a rug dirty before they decide to get it cleaned . Even if a rug doesn ’ t look dirty , you should have it professionally cleaned .
Vacuuming removes most top soils from the surface of the rug but cannot reach the bottom . Millions of microscopic dust particles , soil , and bacteria settle at the bottom of the rug which then start causing damage from within . Think of it as sand between your fingers . It acts as sandpaper rubbing and grinding away at the base of the fibers .
You can always email us with pictures of your rug so we can easily identify it - handmade , machine made , or synthetic . This will help you further understand what your rug needs are and what we can do to give it the proper cleaning .
Can You Clean Shag Rugs ?
We come across shags that have worn drastically and don ’ t clean up as well as we would like which can leave behind a gray hue to the rug . Odors are also difficult to remove from shags because they are so thick . If you have a shag rug that needs to be cleaned , please call us today and we can guide you on what needs to be done for your rug .
Do I Have Moth Damage on my Rug ?
Take a look at the picture to the left . This is an image of a rug that has been infested and damaged by moths . If you ’ ve had a moth infestation in your home , you MUST get your rugs exterminated before you can bring them in or serviced by us . Because of the potential danger , we currently cannot store any rugs with moths on them . Take a picture of your rug and send it to us if you think it has been damaged by moths and we can help you with what to do .
What do I do with a Wet Rug ?
If you have any water leaks or water damage , you will want to get your rug dried as fast as possible . If you don ’ t dry it immediately , you run the risk of it growing mold or the colors might run throughout the rug , causing permanent damage . Please call us today if you have any wet rugs . www . cleanasawhistlehouston . com