Rugs of the world : Rug Care guide

Looking after and caring for your Handmade Oriental Rug

Stain removal Guide

The following three solutions will be required together with a dry cleaning solvent and some white absorbent cloth or tissue.

1) Detergent solution - One teaspoon of neutral detergent, such as "Woolite", to 1/2 pint (1/4 liter) of warm water.

2) Detergent/Vinegar Solution - Add one teaspoon of White Vinegar to the Detergent Solution.

3) Ammonia Solution - One teaspoon of household ammonia to one cup of warm water.

Test the solution on a small out-of-the-way area, then tackle the stain by working from the outer edge towards the center. Check for color fastness prior to carrying out any wet process on your carpet.

Alcohol/Wines

Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Blood

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution; starting at the outer edge and blotting dry/ follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Chewing Gum

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Chocolate

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

Coffee

Blot up the surplus spillage. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Egg

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting at the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry.

Fats

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Fruit

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot dry

Glue

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Grass

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Gravy

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Grease

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Ice Cream

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Lipstick

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Liquid Foods

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Milk

Scrape up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent solution, starting with the outer edge and blotting dry. Follow with Ammonia solution. Blot Dry.

Nail Polish

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Oil

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Perfume

Blot up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Shoe Polish

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Soft Drinks

Blot up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Solids

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Tar

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Tea

Blot up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Urine

Blot up excess with a blunt knife. Use Detergent/Vinegar solution. Work from the outer edge of the stain, using a little at a time and blotting up with dry cloths frequently.

Vomit

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

Wax

Scrape up with a blunt knife. Use Dry Cleaning Solvent followed by Detergent/Vinegar solution. Blot dry.

...Living with Oriental rugs ...

For day-to-day cleaning, a light vacuuming will do an excellent job of removing surface dirt. You should vacuum both front and back sides, and turn it end-for-end once in a while. Dirty rugs wear prematurely, so regular vacuuming helps prevent dirt on the surface of the rug from filtering down into the pile, where it can accumulate and cause increased wear.

Take care, however, with power brushes as they cause a raking effect on the top layer of the pile if used to strenuously. A plain vacuum nozzle is recommended, especially for the fringes as they can shred or get caught and chewed up by the rotating mechanism of the brush.

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