Tips About Rugs
Samantha Clark
Traditional rugs would go a long way if handled and stored
properly with care. Here are a few tips that would help you in
stretching the life of that favorite traditional rug. Do not
fold traditional rugs, instead roll them when you want to stow
them away for some time. Rolling prevents stretching or
cracking thus providing a long life to fragile fabric of
traditional rugs. Wrapping on plastic may cause mildew to
traditional rugs, this will eventually damage the rug. You can
wrap your traditional rugs in a heavy paper that should be free
from acid, cloth or you could wrap it on a sheet.
Tightening with rubber bands should be avoided after rolling
your rug. Don’t place your traditional rugs near high
temperature zones. Keep traditional rugs away from direct sun
because ultra violet rays may fade or damage them, if kept
exposed to it for a long time. Keep your traditional rugs away
from the areas of heavy traffic to prevent strain and soil. A
thin pad should be kept under your traditional rugs to increase
its life.
The pad used for keeping under the traditional rugs must be cut
half inch shorter than the edges of traditional rugs. These pads
help absorb the moisture. You can purchase these pads from your
supplier; opt for synthetic pads. Avoid using latex paintings
on the backside of an heirloom rug or a traditional rug. Due to
the latex, traditional rugs may get hard and cracks may develop.
These cracks will damage your traditional rugs. If museum
quality traditional rugs come in contact with latex then the
life a traditional is cut short.
Due to variation in temperature and humidity, fiber of
traditional rugs may swell or shrink. While hanging your
traditional rugs avoid stretching. Nailing, stapling or gluing
on a frame or board is not to be allowed. Don’t keep your
traditional rugs near plastic or glass as condensation on these
surfaces will cause mildew and this will ultimately damage your
rug. For matting, use mats that are free from acid.
For padding use acid free batting covers on mounting boards, if
you have a wooden frame it must be Mylar covered. Mylar is one
type of natural plastic. While you hang your traditional rugs
on a wall, the weight of your traditional rugs must be equally
distributed to prevent straining and avoid sag on the back. To
avoid unwanted stretching on your traditional rugs of small
size, stitch rug tape or fabric cuff on the edges of your
traditional rugs and you could make use of a drapery or dowel
rod for slipping through its sleeve. For attaching your
traditional rugs on wall drapery fasteners like bend nails or
cup hooks must be attached on the rod of the sleeve. Rug
hangers or hard wood quilt can also be used for same purpose. A
full lining to support the weight of large traditional rugs is
required.
Beating or shaking a rug causes strains on the backing of a
traditional rug. If your traditional rug is old then it can
disintegrated into parts. During foggy days or on damp days
allow your traditional rugs to come into contact with natural
air from outside, this will make your traditional rugs soft and
cracks will not formed in the backing of your traditional rugs.
Clothesline hanging should be avoided. Lay your rug flat and
turn it occasionally. Grit and sand must be cleaned with vacuum
cleaner regularly. Prevent your traditional rugs for getting
dry.
Do not let stains form on your traditional rug. Try to remove
them immediately. However do not make use of a washing machine
for this purpose. Traditional rugs can be washed gently with
mild detergent and cold water. Harsh detergents may damage to
your traditional rugs, avoid using harsh detergent. Do not dry
clean your traditional rug. Your traditional rugs must not be
immersed. For cleaning and storing your traditional rug, you
could take the advice of an expert.
About The Author: Samantha Clark heads consumer reviews at
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