Persia is the previous name of the area now known as Iran. In olden days Persia was very famous for rug making and thus the Persian rugs were considered as the greatest quality rugs from those days to even today.

Oriental rugs are rugs manufactured in an area comprising of countries lying in the area stretching from Morocco in Africa to Central Asia including countries like India, Pakistan, etc.

These rugs are made from various substances like cotton, silk and wool. Oriental rugs are often handmade   and for this reason they are more expensive than machine made rugs. Oriental rugs last for long time and so when you buy these rugs one should be ready to give much care for its maintenance and proper cleaning etc. in this article I am going to give some tips regarding the care that has to be given while handling oriental rugs.

Handmade rugs

Foot traffic is the most important reason for the cause of damages to oriental rugs. Even though these rugs are better that silk rugs in withstanding the effect of foot traffic, much care has to be given in this regard, if it is spread in an area where there is the possibility of increased food traffic. If possible, place them only in areas like bedroom where there will be lesser foot traffic. It is better if the rug can be hanged on the wall so that no effect foot traffic will be left on the rugs. When you are using cotton or wool rugs foot traffic has to be avoided by removing the footwear. In fact, sock-foot traffic or bare-foot traffic is better than shoe-sole traffic. Removing shoes also protects the rug from becoming dirty.

Handmade rugs care

Regular cleaning of rugs is necessary to get rid of the dust mites, stains and dirt from the rugs.  For removing dirt on handmade rugs, it is better to use a vacuum cleaner. It eliminates excess debris and aids in getting rid of loose dirt accumulated on the rug.

You will have to use the best cleaning products which are capable of removing stains, bacteria and dust specially designed for rugs. If you have some doubt about the damage causing ability of the cleaning material take a sample test on one corner of the rug before applying completely on the rug. Cotton and woolen rugs can be cleaned at home.

It is better to take silk rugs virginia to professional cleaner as it is very tender and delicate. Removing all the stains, dirt etc will give the rug a new look. These days many products are used for cleaning rugs and similar materials. It is seen that shaving cream is a good for removing wine stains easily.

Similarly flour has been found to be very effective in removing grease stains.  If you find it difficult to remove stains by using the above mentioned materials or similar other materials, it is better to contact a professional who can remove stains and dirt from rugs and similar substances.