THE CARE & PROTECTION
OF YOUR ORIENTAL RUG

Oriental rugs date back over 2,500 years with the discovery of the "Pazyrk Rug" found in a Siberian burial site. From Nomads to Kings, people have taken advantage of their warmth and prized their long lasting beauty. Today, they grace homes and offices with
their elegance and go with any decor.

Generally, Oriental rugs will increase in value with age and proper care. Often it's a purchase for a lifetime and when correctly maintained, for generations! The information here offers easy, basic steps for the care & protection
of an oriental rug.

THE WONDERS OF WOOL:
Oriental rugs are genrally made of wool, extremely durable, ridgewnsistently outperform other materials. Unlike other fibers, wool is much more resilient, cleans better and stays clean longer.

CLEANING:
Your trusted professional Oriental rugs dealer or cleaner will insure a skilled cleaning that, brings out the richness of color and softness of the wool. Depending on the amount of traffic, a professional washing is recommended every one to three years for the cleaning of your Oriental rug.

ROTATION:
To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months to two years.

VACCUMING: Oriental rugs like most carpeting, should be vacuumed on a regular basis to remove dirt and restore life to the fibers. Be sur not to vacuum the fringe.

PADDING:
A quality pad used under your rug helps protect it from dirt, wear and slippage.

RESTORATION:
Just about any problem has a solution with a professional restoration. Old and antique rugs sometimes need to be rewoven where worn and restored to life. Consult your professional in these matters.

SPOT AND IPILL PROCEDURES:
Make sure that you safely and immediately clean up spots and spills before they set.