Silk Rug Cleaning and Care Tips

• Do not put heavy furniture on a silk rug. Placing furniture on silk rugs would make permanent marks and indentations on the rug
• Do not place fine Oriental silk rugs in high traffic areas, where mud and dirt are tracked onto the rug
• Do not place Oriental area rugs in bright sunlit room to avoid fading and uneven damage to the dyes
• Do not place silk area rugs in humid or high moisture room to avoid mildew and musty odors
• Do not vacuum against the nap of the rug. Vacuum silk rugs regularly, but gently. Fold the fringe under the rug when vacuuming
• Inspect the rug regularly for moth and beetle infestations that can literally destroy a fine silk rug
• Rotate an Oriental area rug 180 degrees twice annually to allow for even wear
• Air out an Oriental silk rug from time to time
• Professionally clean an Oriental area rug every 1-2 years, depending on its condition
• Attend to spills as soon as possible. Blot area rug gently, but never rub a stain. Rubbing will spread the stain and make it bigger

If you have questions about your Persian or Oriental rug cleaning and care routine, please call Dalworth Rug Cleaning at 817-318-6121.