The Best Way to Clean and Maintain Silk Rugs

Posted by eliteinternet on September 17th, 2019

Silk is very popular right now in the floor covering industry.  Who can forego the luxury of the sheer, delicate style of beautiful silk?  Although enriching décor, silk rugs can be tough to maintain because of the high-risk of staining due to spills, foot traffic, and dust. 

As the experts inrug cleaning in Westlake Village, we are happy to share some information regarding silk rug maintenance.  

The best way to maintain your Oriental floor covering is to limit the foot traffic it sees over the course of its lifetime.  Discourage pets and children from playing on rugs.  Encourage guests and family members to remove their shoes before stepping on the rugs.  It is advised to keep liquids like wine, coffee, or soda away from your floor coverings.  

Pets in particular pose a threat to rugs although they can be trained not to lay on rugs.  Make sure your pet is housebroken to avoid accidents.  Pet urine can be especially damaging to the materials as they contain organic material that can stain the rug and cause it to smell.  Do not let pets, or children, spend unsupervised time on the carpets.  If accidents do happen, immediately clean what you can.  Contact a professional to ensure the stains are fully removed. 

Vacuum your silk floor covering often, at least monthly, to shield against buildup of dirt and sand in the rug’s threads. In your silk floor covering is exposed to a lot of light, rotate it so that all parts of the covering are equally subject to the sunlight.  Although it may fade over time, an even fade guarantees long-term beauty over the object’s lifetime.  

Treatment for a Dirty or Stained Silk Oriental Rug 

Nevertheless, accidents do happen and dirt does occur, sometimes despite our best efforts.  At-home quick fixes may help.  Do not clean with chemicals, other than water, as they may further damage your carpet.  Strong chemicals and acids can remove color or destroy the Oriental rug’s threads. We advise you not to use a roller brush or beater on silk rugs. 

Remember that consistent cleaning is the most reliable and safe course of action for maintaining rugs and carpets.  When it comes to silk rugs, the fabric is even more delicate.  It is important to consult the experts when thinking of cleaning these special products.  Doing so will extend the life of the product. Rugs are an investment in your home, so protect them well! 

If you need Persian rug cleaning in or near Newbury Park, we at Holland RugCare are here to help.  Schedule a cleaning today.