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Oriental & Modern Rugs

It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty exactly when, where or by whom the first pile rugs were made.

The materials of rug making are considerably more perishable than those of other types of artefacts and therefore very few examples have survived. The earliest collection of rugs was excavated from burial grounds in Egypt and the Orient dating from the 5th century AD

We tend to use the term Oriental or Persian rug when describing rugs that were hand made in the traditional way in places such as Turkey, Afghanistan, India, China, Caucacus and Pakistan.

It is possible to try and classify these through their design, colours, materials and price. The most useful way and the way that we view these rugs is by using the following criteria;

• Country Of Origin
• Weaving type or Machine manufactured
• Dye type used

These enable us to determine the best methods for cleaning and ensuring you receive the appropriate treatment for your rug.

There are many different types of rug, some are machine made and mass produced, other are rare, antique or valuable. We treat them all with the utmost care and attention.

It is advisable to have your rugs cleaned every 12-18 months but if they are in areas of high traffic (entrance halls, corridors etc) or if you have children or pets, they might need more frequent cleaning.

All rugs are wet cleaned, we use the most advanced techniques available to the industry. However some rugs need to be cleaned by traditional hand cleaning methods.

It is preferable to clean rugs in our specially designed workshops, where they can be hung to dry naturally.

Rug Care & Treatment

Rugs have a justifiable reputation for being extremely durable, but they are not indestructible and proper care and maintenance will greatly enhance both the beauty & life of your rug.

Following these simple precautions will help your rug last many years;

• Lightly vacuum the back and front of the rug at least once a week-do not vacuum the fringes
• Leave in the sun once or twice a year with the back of the rug facing the sun to help destroy enzymes
• Beat the rug once a year over a washing line to help remove loose dust & dirt
• Turn regularly to ensure even wear of the rug
• Comb or brush out the fringes using a broad tooth brush
• Use protectors on chair legs or tables to protect the rug fibres
• Have your rug professionally cleaned every 12-18 months
• Consider having your rug protected against spots & spills

For your free quotation or rug collection call us on 0800 0378094

or click here; info@fivestarfurnishingcare.com