Expert Tips & Insights on Rug Care
Welcome to the First Impressions Rug Care blog! Here, you’ll find the latest expert advice, helpful tips, and insightful information on all things related to rug care and maintenance.
From cleaning techniques for your cherished Oriental rugs to practical advice on protecting your fine textiles, we cover it all. Check back each month for fresh posts that will keep your rugs looking beautiful for years to come!
Why You Shouldn’t Have Your Area Rugs Cleaned by Carpet Cleaners or in Your Home
Your rugs are valuable investments, and taking shortcuts in their care can lead to costly consequences. At First Impressions Rug Cleaning in Orlando, we understand the urge to handle things yourself or call in a standard carpet cleaner for convenience.
How to Vacuum a Rug Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide
Keeping your rugs clean is essential for maintaining their beauty and extending their lifespan. At First Impressions Rug Cleaning, we know that proper rug care starts with regular vacuuming. While vacuuming may seem straightforward, there’s
What happens after you come pick up my rugs for cleaning?
Between pick-up and delivery, we follow these general steps while your rugs are with us: Pre-inspection (with documentation) Dry soil removal Spot and stain pre-treatments Fringe preparation Washing Rinsing Additional spot and stain treatments (if necessary) Initial...
What’s the best way to store my rugs until I’m ready to use them again?
Before placing any rug into storage, be sure to have it professionally cleaned, dried, treated with a moth repellant, and wrapped. In doing these things, you ensure that your rug will stay in storage pest free, dirt free, and mildew free. Some rules to follow when...
Which over-the-counter product is the best one to use on pet accidents?
Water. That’s it. When you start introducing over-the-counter sprays or solutions, you chemically alter the pet stain permanently, often damaging the fibers, the dyes, or both. Pet urine deposits start as an acid-based stain, low on the pH scale. As they dry, they...
Can my rugs be cleaned in my house?
Having your rug cleaned in our dedicated rug washing plant allows us to give it individualized, unhurried attention, resulting in the most thorough cleaning possible. We have a heat and humidity controlled drying space and utilize various specialized tools/equipment...
Can you remove the odor from my rug?
We can remove all kinds of odors from your area rugs! Most rugs we see for cleaning have pet urine odors, “wet dog” smells, cooking odors, smoke odors, or musty odors. Because we are able to reach the odor problem at the source – the foundation yarns – we are able to...
Do fiber protectors really work?
Professional strength, professionally applied fiber and fabric protectors definitely DO work, but it’s important to understand that they do not make your rugs, carpet, upholstery, and draperies bulletproof. Protectors allow a window of time to blot up a stain or...
Why do I need a rug pad?
Good quality, properly fit rug pads provide many useful functions in addition to providing some comfort under foot. To help extend the life of your rugs, rug pads also do the following: Protects fibers from excessive wear in high traffic areas Filters dry particulate...
How can I tell if my rug has moths?
The very best way to confirm a moth infestation is to have us come out and inspect your rugs in your home. If that is inconvenient for you, be on the lookout for the following clues: Tiny, beige moths flying around your home or closets Visible larvae in or around your...