A rug is not only an item that upgrades the beauty of a living room, it is also an effective means of heating the home in winter.
It adds warmth to the room and significantly saves on electricity expenses.
In order for you to enjoy the rugs for many years to come, it is important to know by heart the guide for cleaning and renewing rugs.
What's in the guide?
How to maintain them and protect them from damage, and also in case of dirt or tear - how you can repair and renew them.
We will start with a regular treatment of the carpet from floor to floor, whose lifespan is about seven to ten years (depending on the type of carpet).
The recommendation is to vacuum the carpet at least once a week, and once a year to have it professionally cleaned by a carpet cleaning company.
Do you have a dog?
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From here we will move on to a regular rug, which usually lasts about ten to 15 years (depending on the type).
Here, too, at least once a week you should clean, vacuum and brush it well.
If you have a dog at home, it is best to vacuum the carpet twice a week and sweep the dirt and hairs using a broom with a rubber-brushed brush.
Once every two months you need to turn the carpet over, vacuum when the carpet is upside down.
Before you vacuum, check that the filter of the vacuum cleaner is clean, otherwise the pumping will not be effective.
A rug is not a blanket and does not hang it on the clothesline because it is ineffective.
Instead, it can be left in the sun, in a place protected from pests.
Even the old custom of pounding on the carpet is ineffective, and at most it causes tissue damage.
What happens if there is a stain?
If there is a stain on the carpet (no matter what the reason, we do not judge) it is advisable to clean using a rag dipped in foam and brush tightly.
In case it is a stain of urine, it is recommended to add a glass of vinegar to neutralize the unpleasant odors.
If you have not been able to remove the stain, you should consult a specialist.
Such a treatment will cost you NIS 80-60 per square meter (NIS 350-400 for a standard-sized rug).
What will they do in society?
What techniques do the experts use for cleaning and renewing carpets?
Good thing you asked.
So the most popular method these days is curing renewal - a substance that contains a high concentration of starch.
Such treatment should be performed once every two years.
If it is necessary to renew the edges of the rug, unroll them and re-sew.
Such a repair will cost you about NIS 500.
If the paint has faded it can be repainted.
The cost of such a repair will cost several hundred shekels, depending on the type of tissue and colors.
In conclusion, keep your rug and you will enjoy it for a long time.
If he needs an upgrade do not skimp because it is better anyway than buying a new rug, and in any case we believe it is better to keep good things and not throw away because of laziness.
