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In order for a rug cleaning business to be able to offer their clients an “all natural” rug washing services, they have to use machines that are not available at the average consumer's home. In fact, most of these businesses would never even think about using a washing machine for this job. It just wouldn't work out in the service of their customers because it won't do a good enough job and will damage your rugs over time.

There are a number of reasons why a standard household washer is not appropriate equipment for cleaning rugs:

Rug shampoos can be much more caustic than laundry detergents or dish soap. They also contain surfactants (wetting agents) that clean well when agitated; but when left to bounce around in a washer, they can cause excessive abrasion and wear down the pile.

Due to the high heat and agitation of a standard household washer (with or without detergent), your rug will lose its pile. This is especially bad for Oriental rugs because it wears against the natural direction of the fibers, which are set at an opposing diagonal. This robs your rug of its luster and life-force. It also breaks down the warp/weft yarns that give your rug strength and durability.

Rug shampoos often contain chemical brighteners which leave residue on wool, silk & other protein based materials depending on how acidic their formulation. These chemicals can damage these fibers by leaving a sticky residue on them. In addition, these chemicals will make your rugs appear cleaner when in reality they are not thoroughly cleaned and can actually attract soil.

 

In this day and age when we're constantly looking for ways to conserve resources, it's nice to know that a household washer does not meet the needs of a proper rug cleaning business. There are good reasons why traditional rug washing is done only at established rug cleaning businesses. If you feel uncomfortable or aren't sure about how to find reputable companies, ask an experienced friend for advice or contact us. We would be more than happy to recommend some places for you or even take care of your rugs ourselves!

One of the most factors is that the temperature your rug is exposed to in a rug washing service. The water temperature they use is not warm or hot enough for rug cleaning (120°F – 140°F).

 

Rug shampoos are biodegradable, but rug cleaners still recommend that you pick them up right after the rug has been cleaned so that it can dry faster. Because of this, rug makers now emblazon every rug with the symbols that best indicate how it should be properly cared for.

 

These symbols will give rug owners information on how to protect their investment and ensure their rugs maintain their value over time. There's no way you would be able to read these symbols on your own rug without some sort of optical aid. At least 90% of all Oriental rug owners don't know how to read rug symbols, according to rug dealers.

The rug manufacturer's rug cleaning instructions are there for your benefit. As always, when in doubt, it's best to ask an expert or refer to the rug maker's instructions on proper rug care.

When looking for a rug washing service be sure that they can provide you with references from people who they have cleaned rugs before (ex: Oriental rug dealers). If not, they may just try to sell you on some sort of cleaning scam. Use these tips and any other information below so that you can easily find professional rug cleaners in your area.

When looking for professional rug cleaners, check out our list of rug dealers who also offer rug washing services!

Brilliant Rug Cleaning Melbourne

Vivid Rug Cleaning Brisbane

Prime Rug Cleaning Sydney

Gem Rug Cleaning Perth

Space Rug Cleaning Canberra

Blazing Rug Cleaning Adelaide

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