Vacuuming vs. Professional Area Rug Cleaning

No one wants their favorite rug to be defective. But, the fact is that area rugs are vulnerable for different reasons. It can be liquid spills, pet waste, high traffic, sunrays, etc. Rug cleaning plays a vital role in minimizing these matters' effects on the rug, retaining the design and comfort, and, most importantly expanding the lifespan.

Rug cleaning can be done in both a personal approach and a professional way. For house owners vacuuming is a common practice in this task. However, the necessity and effectiveness of rug cleaning are variable depending on different factors. In this article, we discussed vacuuming vs. professional rug cleaning for a clear idea of what delivers the best results. Call or contact us online to reach an Heirloom Rug Cleaning professional rug cleaning expert.

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Cleaning Rugs With Vacuuming

Shake off the dust on your rug before vacuuming. Remember, not all rugs can be cleaned in the same way by vacuuming. So, know about your rug before doing the job. Set your technique according to that.

For woven rugs use the direction to a perpendicular angle and start vacuuming as vacuuming. Following the direction against both piles can cause damage or make the work tough.

While washing the tufted rugs check for patches or cracks in the rug. Vacuum gently if you notice any of them. Find the pile and go with the brush against it if any resistance is felt.

Vacuuming the flat weave rugs doesn't require any direction for vacuuming. However, you have to vacuum both sides.

For those rugs that are made of fur or sheepskin use a brush to loosen the dirt on them. It would be safe for the antique or older rugs if the vacuum is not done against them.

Vacuuming & Professional Rug Cleaning For Best Results

Vacuuming rugs is a convenient way to maintain the rug's quality. It can be done by anyone, anytime which is cost-effective. The ideal interval is once or twice a week. However, for deep cleaning, it would only moderately effective. Repeated vacuuming can harm certain rugs.

On the other hand, professional rug cleaning extracts stubborn dirt from fibers. It restores a rug's previous appearance and improves indoor air quality by removing older or more recent rug odors. With less dirt, pests, odors, stains, and other unwanted rug elements, your living environment is made cleaner and healthier. Professional cleaning is recommended every one to two years.