Oriental rugs are prized for their intricate designs, fine craftsmanship, and rich cultural history. To preserve their beauty and value, it's crucial to understand the proper care and cleaning techniques. In this article, we'll explore the specific approaches needed for different types of Oriental rugs and share expert tips on maintaining their exquisite appearance.
The key to proper care of your oriental rug is to know where and how your rug was made. For example, an authentic Isfahan Persian rug is made in the city of Isfahan, Iran. However, in the last 20 years, Persian rug patterns are replicated and made in china, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. There is a major difference between the value, quality and natural dyes of the originals to the replicas and a different approach is used for cleaning.
The Turkish world famous Hereke silk rugs were once the possession of kings and emperors for centuries. They are washed and cared for in another manor of those Persian rival silks from Qum.
Oriental rugs, antique oriental rugs and Silks not only require an expert buyer, they must be washed and cared for by expert professionals as well.
A proprietary air filtered dust removal begins to clean and remove loose dirt and debris. The water used is micro filtered to be used with gentle organic soaps. This is thorough our washing process that applies gentle pressure using a computer controlled system which automatically adjusts for varied rug piles or thicknesses. Rinsing and cleaning are taking place at the same time to avoid oversaturation, and fringe is hand washed.
The majority of moisture content is removed immediately in our proprietary pre-drying system. The last stage of drying takes place in our fully enclosed custom engineered temperature controlled drying rooms which produce ideal filtered air drying conditions, with no allowance for growth of mold or bacteria.
After drying, fringes are re-checked and the rug is inspected for any necessary repairs or request according to customer's needs. A final inspection takes place in which the rug is photographed and another round of automatic pressure controlled brushing gives it another grooming! It is packed with care and ready for the trip home.
Ready to clean your Oriental Rug? At RevitaRUGS, we want to make a healthier, green clean part of everyone's home. The first step? Getting your fast, free, no-obligation quote from one of our Revita Experts! Call us at 201 641 1100 or, fill out our contact form here. We'll be happy to answer any questions that you might have about your rug process.