Area Rug Repair and Maintenance
An area rug is a rug that can be used just about anywhere you want. Be it the living room, dining area, bedroom, kitchen or patio. But this also means that they can get dirty really fast and maybe even tear due to usage. Regular rug repair and restoration is essential to maintain the looks and life of your rug. Repairing and cleaning of rugs can be done at home or by a professional depending on the value of the rug.
Rug Repair
Rugs can be repaired at home if you have the time and patience for it. All you need is a curved upholstery needle, matching thread, scissors and tape. Make sure you stitch on the back side of the carpet and put a tape on it so as to prevent further damage from occurring. In the case of oriental rugs and other expensive antique rugs, it is always better to get rug restoration done by a professional. Very often, dealers who sell these carpets and rugs have their own restoration team who are highly qualified and have in depth knowledge about the material and weave that has been used to create the rug.
Cleaning and Restoration
Cleaning is also part of rug maintenance. This can be done at home with the help of water and a mild detergent. Regular vacuuming can also stop dust from being accumulated in the fiber of the rug. rug repair can be done by a professional who is aware of the dyes and colors that have been used to make the rug. Improper restoration will adversely affect the value of the rug and its originality. Depending on the region that the rug was made, the material, weave and dyes used for coloring the thread will vary and it is important to identify all these aspects about a rug before working on it.
When to Replace Your Rug
The right time to replace your rug instead of restoring or repairing it would be when the cost of rug repair & restoration is more than that of a new rug. The exception to this rule would be in the case of an antique rug which only becomes more valuable as time goes by. If maintained well, a rug not only serves its purpose but also transforms the look of just about any room and will last you a lifetime.
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