Three Tips For Solving Area Rugs Problems
Area rugs are very popular and even increasing in popularity as we see new designs emerge. Most people choose a traditional rectangular oriental rug, or a more contemporary round rug, but some rug problems are intrinsic to all rugs regardless of shape, materials, or design.
Three problems that most people encounter with area rugs are fluffing when a rug is new, having wax drip stuck into the fibers, and edges that curl up. All three of this problems are common but can be solved easily and inexpensively.
All new rugs even those of excellent quality lose fibers in the first months that we use them. This is called fluffing and is completely normal. The process should not be rushed by brushing the rug excessively, as this can damage it. Instead vacuum the area rug once a week, with a non brushing vacuum. Sometimes fluffing can occur in poor quality rugs and continue after the first few months. Depending on the amount you paid for the rug, if you spent a lot of money and the problem does occur, it is reason enough to return the rug for an exchange.
Another problem people frequently encounter is a candle that dripped onto the rug. This is bound to happen to anyone at anytime.
There is a fairly easy process that works well to remove melted wax from your rug. Use a clothes iron and a piece of brown paper sac. Place the paper on the wax spot and iron the area gently. Do not use steam.
Often when people want to move their round rug to another room or spot they find that the furniture legs have left deep indentation where they crushed the fibers. Once more your clothes iron will rescue you. In this case you want to use the steam. Pass the iron over the marks, and let the steam raise the crushed fibers. Be careful if your rug is made with synthetic fibers as you could burn it easily if your iron is too hot.