Area rugs have the potential to bring any large room together with a simple touch of elegance. It adds color, warms up floors, and creates zones in your living space. But along with area rugs often come stains and debris, so it's important to know how to clean an area rug. Follow these tips for basic care, deep cleaning, and stain removal to keep your area rugs as clean and new as when you originally got them.

• Vacuuming regularly: Vacuuming at the regular interval of time is the most crucial area rug cleaning step you can take to remove dirt from the rugs. If a rug is reversible, vacuum both sides. This removes dirt and grime that can prematurely wear out your carpets. Make sure not to vacuum the fringe. Turn off the beater bar when vacuuming a shag rug to prevent tangling the long fibers.
• Brushing out pet hair: A vacuum can sometimes leave pet hair behind. Remove the hair with a hard brush, brushing in the direction of the rug's nap.
• Make sure to turn your rugs over. Foot pressure and sunlight can cause extra wear and tear on area rugs. To balance out the wear, turn them once or twice a year.
• Shake small area rugs: If the rug is small enough, take it outside and vigorously shake or beat it to remove dirt and grime.
• Cleaning begins at the entrance: All that dirt and grime starts at your front door, which enters your home and is brought in by the bottom of those shoes. Make it a practice not to wear shoes in the house, and that will certainly help the life of your area rug, as well as your carpet or flooring in general.
• Wash the rug every year: Use a sponge or a soft-bristle brush to clean the rug by rubbing the cleaning solution into the foam. Allow the cleaner to rest on the rug for five minutes before rinsing and starting to lift away the dirt.

Regular care, maintenance, and yearly rug cleaning will ensure that your area rugs serve your family and home for as long as you own them. At Classic Custom Rug, you can find an array of colors and stylish rugs at affordable prices. Reach out to us: we are always here to help you choose the authentic Nepalese and Tibetan rugs that will best suit the way you want to style your space.