Why Hire An Oriental Rug Cleaning Specialist?
December 16, 2014 02:54:52pm
When the time comes to clean your oriental rug, whether it’s routine maintenance or a deep cleaning, it’s important to hire a rug cleaning specialist to make sure the job is done right. Your Turkish, Afghani, or Navajo rug represents an investment, and the proper cleaning will make all the difference not only in how your rug looks, but also in how long it lasts.
Professional Rug Cleaners vs. Carpet Cleaners
The area rugs in some rooms of your house are different than the wall-to-wall carpet you have in other rooms, and the two types of flooring require very different cleaning methods. Carpet cleaning companies use the hot water extraction method which is great for cleaning carpet, but is likely not the best cleaning method for your fine wool rug. Therefore, the job of cleaning your oriental rug should not be left to a carpet cleaner, but rather should be given to your local rug cleaning experts. The best professional rug cleaning companies have specialized equipment in their shops that is specifically designed to clean oriental rugs. It is difficult to thoroughly clean an oriental rug in place, so for the highest quality rug cleaning, your rug will need to be taken in to the workshop. Here are some examples of the special equipment found in high quality rug cleaning workshops:
- Rug dusting tool: A patented professional area rug dusting tool removes piles of dust from your rug mechanically through rapid agitation or vibration. This tool removes far more dust, debris, and dander than a household vacuum could ever remove.
- Traditional rug bath: The most effective way to clean an oriental rug is in a rug bath. A rug bath is a handmade vat into which the rug is submerged and cleaned by hand. After the rug has been cleaned in the bath, it is rinsed in a flow of water. This process imitates the rug cleaning methods from centuries ago, when handknotted rugs were washed by hand in lakes or rivers. The best rug cleaning companies recognize that this time-honored method is still the best way to safely and thoroughly wash an oriental rug.
- Drying rack: After a rug has been washed in the rug bath, water is extracted and the rug is hung on a drying rack in a special drying room. A drying room is heated, dehumidified, and highly ventilated, ensuring the rug dries quickly and naturally.
Specialized training is also required in order to have a thorough knowledge of the proper techniques of oriental rug cleaning.
- IICRC Certified: The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the institution that sets the standards for excellence in the rug cleaning industry. A company that is IICRC Clean Trust Certified has ensured that its technicians are extensively trained to care for your rugs according to the best practices in the industry.
- Woolsafe Approved: A company that is approved by the Woolsafe Organization is certified to clean your wool rugs using the safest and most effecting cleaning chemicals. Technicians who are Woolsafe certified know which chemicals and cleaning solutions are safe to use on your rugs.
Jacksonville, FL Oriental Rug Cleaning
RugPro Oriental Rug Cleaning is the professional rug cleaning company serving Riverside, Avondale, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, downtown Jacksonville, and the surrounding area. We have years of experience cleaning the finest woven and tufted rugs of every type of material. We know that oriental rugs can last for centuries when they are cared for properly, and we pride ourselves in providing an unsurpassed level of care in quality rug cleaning. Homeowners throughout Northeast Florida call us for routine maintenance, deep cleaning, and even restorative cleaning of all fine wool rugs. Let us give your own rugs the cleaning they need and deserve.
