How To Treat Stains On An Oriental Rug

Here’s How To Treat Most Stains and Spills On Your Oriental Wool Or Silk Area Rug

Accidentally spilling on luxurious wool or silk rugs can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, don’t let that pesky spot ruin your beautiful area rug; take control of the situation by using specialized spotting solutions explicitly designed for Oriental carpets. Regular over-the-counter products won’t work as effectively and could worsen the stain you are trying to remove! Ensure that your precious rug remains pristine with the proper cleaning remedies.

Professional Stain Removal Services

If you want your Oriental, wool, or silk area rugs to stand the test of time and be passed down for generations, make sure that you take proper steps to protect them. However, if a stain has already occurred and it’s too difficult for you to remove on your own – don’t worry! Oriental Rug Salon is here to help. Our rug cleaning specialists are available any day of the week at whatever time works best for you. They can provide advice about treatment options or even pick up your rug from its location so they can work their magic in our specialized cleaning plant by delivering effective solutions such as stain removal services.

Oriental Rug Salon is a reputable cleaning, stain, and odor removal service provider favored by many well-known industry professionals in our local area. From interior designers to rug collectors, insurance companies to contractors – everyone trusts us for superior quality cleaning! Not only do we expertly clean wool and silk rugs, but we also provide an array of other valuable services. We are the go-to experts for all your rug needs!

We Are Successful In Treating A Wide Variety of Stains, Including:

Berries, blood, cherry, chocolate, coffee, colas, crayon, dried blood, excrement, glue, grape, grass, grease, gum, ice cream, ink, iodine, jelly, latex paint, lipstick, milk, mud, mustard, nail polish, oil, olive oil, pet, pomegranate, purple juice, red juice, red wine, rust, soda, spills, strawberry, tea, tomato sauce, urine, vomit, wax, and wine.

At-Home Spotting Procedures For Wool and Silk Area Rugs

Act fast to prevent permanent damage to your Oriental, wool, or silk rug by treating any stains quickly and efficiently. If food spills or urine on an Oriental or Persian carpet, absorb as much liquid as possible using paper towels and/or white cloths. Then gently dab the stained area with a moist (white) paper towel to rinse out most of the spill before it has time to set in.

Never scrub the fibers of a wool or silk area rug. Too much pile manipulation can spread the stain and damage the rug’s fibers.

Once you have blotted as much of the spill as possible, make your spot-cleaning solution as follows:

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar*
  • 1/2 tsp liquid dishwashing detergent
  • 2 cups of club soda or tepid water

*Most Oriental rug dyes are acid-fast. Adding a little white vinegar to the spot-cleaning remedy makes the spotter more acidic, and this reinforces the bond between the dyestuff and the wool in the rug, and so helps prevent the colors from running.

Sponge the area with the above solution and dab it with a clean sponge and cold water to remove the spotter. Use absorbent towels or a firm, non-shedding sponge to recover as much moisture as possible. Note: Don’t use a stiff brush that pulls fibers from the pile. Don’t scrub hard at the face yarns of your rug. Sponge in the direction of the nap. Place some towels under the spot to keep the floor or pad from getting wet. You can use a portable fan (or sealing fan) to help with the drying process. When the nap feels dry, check the back of the rug to be sure the area is completely dry.

Why Oriental Rug Salon For Your Oriental Area Rug Cleaning Needs?

Oriental Rug Salon is a full-service area rug cleaning, restoration, repair, and appraisal company serving clients throughout the United States. Our Rug Master supervises a team of restoration specialists, from cleaning experts dedicated to delivering the cleanest clean possible to repair professionals specializing in rug repairs, including reweaving, fringe replacement or repair, side cords, and other repair issues.

Oriental Rug Salon is a Certified WoolSafe Service Provider, a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the International Carpet & Rug Institute CRI.

For all of your Oriental and Persian area rug spotting, cleaning, or repair needs, you can count on Oriental Rug Salon.

For more information about Oriental Rug Salon and our services, please visit us online at https://orientalrugsalon.com/ or call us at 239-424-8171. We provide free pick up and delivery for most area rugs throughout Lee, Collier, and Charlotte County, Florida, and we receive UPS and FedEx rug shipments from around the country every week.

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