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Persian rug cleaning- things to keep in mind

<br>Considering the value of a silk rug, you must treat them with care. Persian silk rug cleaning is not a DIYtask, and it must be carefully undertakenin a controlled environment. Silk fibers lose their strength when wet, and can get damaged by abrasion, heat, and strong chemicals.<br>

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Persian rug cleaning- things to keep in mind

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  1. Persian rug cleaning: things to keep in mind Rugs from ancient Persia, or modern-day Iran, are called Persian rugs. They are hand- made made from wool or silkusing a particular Persian knot that ensures dense weaving of the fibers. It is important to handle Persian silkrugs with care to keep them clean and in the best condition. Why should you pay special attention to silk rugs? Silk carpets and rugs are renowned for their shimmer and smooth texture. It is a characteristic that can’t be matched by any other material. Silk is made largely of a protein known as fibroin, and the fiber is quite strong. In fact, the tensile strength of the fabric can be compared with steel yarn. Considering the value of a silk rug, you must treat them with care. Persian silk rug cleaning is not a DIYtask, and it must be carefully undertakenin a controlled environment. Silk fibers lose their strength when wet, and can get damaged by abrasion, heat, and strong chemicals. Factors within your control include: -Rotating rugs every few months to even wear and sunlight exposure -Regulating foot traffic and keeping drinks and foodstuffs away.

  2. -Addressing spills and stains as soon as they happen; and remembering to BLOT only – do not scrub the rug, and follow the advice of an oriental rug care professional. -Deciding whether to make the rug a shoes-off zone. -Keeping untrained pets away from the rug. Points to consider when it comes to Persian silk rug cleaning: •Enzymatic cleaners are a big NO for silk rugs. Some enzymes can digest protein-based stains, and as silk is largely protein, the enzymes can break down the silk fibers and damage the rug. •Hot water or steam can cause damage to the silk fiber, so do not use any at-home cleaning service(s) for any of your Oriental rugs. •Rubbing or scrubbing the silk carpet can damage the fibers. •Household/Commercial cleaning products should never be used on silk rugs as they could change the color or destroy the fibers – further complicating the cleaning or restoration process. •For silk rugs and carpets, you should always consider professional carpet cleaning in Miami. Grand Oriental Rug Gallery has carpet expertsand is well-equipped to offer specialized cleaning and restoration of silk rugs and carpets. Source URL: https://bit.ly/3FoXJJo

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