Oriental Rug Cleaning – How To Save Your Area Rug When A Flood Occurs.
Act Fast To Save Your Oriental Rug From A Water Intrusion
Water from flooding can be disastrous to an Oriental rug unless immediate precautions are taken to preserve and protect it. Water intrusion can cause Oriental rugs to separate, twist and bleed not to mention infect them with mold spores or cause dry rot.
In SW Florida, and in particular the causes we most often see as the root of water intrusions is either weekend “plumbers” installing water lines or filters to their refrigerator, the installation of garbage disposals, sinks and bathtubs left to over flow or the notorious water intrusion from a neighbor for those living in a condo or townhouse.
If the rug is still wet, it is going to be VERY heavy. You need to remove the rug from the wet area as soon as possible. You will likely need to use a shop vacuum to suction out water from the pile before attempting to move the rug. Moving the rug while it is still soaking wet can not only damage the rug, but can also lead to personal injury. Try to eliminate as much water as possible from the pile before moving. Roll the rug, do not fold it to avoid permanent damage.
Next, your rug will need to be professionally cleaned, sooner rather than later. Many people think that getting the rug dry should fix their problems, but that may actually be one of the root causes of issues later down the road. While the water from a water intrusion may look clean, it is filled with contaminants. Improper drying and storage of your rug will likely cause mold, mildew or dry rot. Once this happens, the rug water damage may be irreversible.
We know that you will have many problems to think about if water intrusion happens to you, but keeping your Oriental rug investment safe involves acting as quickly as you can. Contact Oriental Rug Salon as soon as possible.
Assuming that your rug is cleaned quickly and does not have any major damage such as tears or color bleed, professional cleaning will likely restore your rug to its original condition.
For more information on Oriental rug cleaning and Oriental rug water damage, please contact Oriental Rug Salon at 239-424-8171. You can also get more information about our cleaning services by visiting us online at www.OrientalRugSalon.com
Oriental Rug Salon is a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the international Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). In addition we are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List and our technicians are certified by the world’s most respected certification body for textile professionals.
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