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!
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...
How often should I vacuum my rug?
Regular vacuuming will remove the gritty soil that damages rug fibers, which will help extend the overall life of your rugs. Frequent vacuuming helps minimize the amount of dust, pollen, pet hair, and other irritants in your home. Here’s how often you should be...
Other Helpful Rug Care Tips
Other Helpful Rug Care Tips ROTATE your rugs Rotate rugs to even out any possible sun fading, and to also not allow one specific area to get all the foot traffic wear. Rotate small rugs every 3-6 months; larger rugs every time it goes for a bath put it back down the...
Rug Storage
Rug Storage The biggest dangers for rugs placed in storage are BUGS, FLOODS, and THUGS. Insect damage, flood or mildew damage, and theft are the most common problems we hear from clients who have placed rugs in a local storage unit or placed in a far corner of a...