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How to Professionally Clean Your Smaller Area Rugs

Area rugs, even smaller ones, are an easy way to enhance your home decor with minimal effort and upkeep. However, choosing the right rug type and placement can be tricky, and proper cleaning is essential. A mistake in cleaning can ruin your rug, so it's important to know what you're doing. This blog article focuses on cleaning smaller area rugs and provides basic information for those new to rug care. Read on to learn about professional cleaning options for small rugs by the Heirloom Rug Cleaning experts.

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Area rugs add style and warmth to entryways, kitchens, bedrooms, balconies, and other spaces. A dirty rug, however, can detract from the overall decor. While home remedies might seem appealing, they aren't always the best solution for cleaning rugs. Several factors should be considered before cleaning, especially with smaller rugs.

Smaller rugs are often placed in high-traffic areas, leading to a greater accumulation of dirt and the potential for stubborn stains. These stains, if not treated promptly and correctly, can be difficult to remove and may even damage the rug. Cleaning small rugs often requires specialized tools and expertise. They are also typically more delicate than larger rugs and present unique cleaning challenges, such as longer drying times and the risk of color bleeding.

Professional rug cleaning addresses these challenges. A trained team can safely and effectively clean your small rugs, extending their lifespan and preserving their beauty. Professional cleaning also eliminates odors, improving the hygiene and comfort of your home. Investing in professional cleaning can also save you money in the long run by preventing damage and costly repairs.

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Smaller Rug Care Between Cleanings

Maintaining your small area rugs between professional cleanings can help prevent damage and keep them looking their best. While professional cleaning is recommended at regular intervals, several steps can be taken at home to extend the life of your rugs, including regular vacuuming, fast spot cleaning for pet accidents and spills, and more:

  • Using rug pads: Protective rug pads provide cushioning, prevent slippage, and protect both the rug and the floor beneath it.
  • Rotating your rugs: Regularly rotating your rugs helps distribute wear evenly.
  • Protecting from sunlight: Direct sunlight can fade rug colors, so try to position rugs away from windows or use window coverings.
  • Pet training: Training your pets to avoid using the rug as a bathroom can save you from a lot of headaches.
  • Considering rug protection services: Some companies offer rug protection treatments that can help repel stains and make cleaning easier.

Take Heirloom® Rug Cleaning's Help in Cleaning Small Rugs

Area rugs, both large and small, are a valuable investment. They enhance your home's decor, provide comfort underfoot, and even protect your floors. Regular rug cleaning is essential, so don't wait until your rugs are visibly dirty to take action. If you live in Lake Louise, Strathmore, Canmore, and more Alberta cities, our certified rug cleaning team is ready to help. We specialize in cleaning the most delicate rugs. Turn to us for rug repair, pet care, and carpet dyeing, and more. Call or contact us online to schedule an appointment with an Heirloom Rug Cleaning small rug care expert. For your convenience, we offer drop-off, pick-up, and shipping options. Let our family-owned business take care of your rug cleaning needs.

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Highly recommended! I had an oriental rug that had been used in a public setting for 25 years and had only ever been cleaned on-site. It wasn't needed any more so I decided to try to get it cleaned properly so I could take it home. They did a fabulous job of cleaning and repair (new fringe and binding), so worth the cost, it now looks new.

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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value We had a very good experience with Greg at Heirloom Rug Cleaning. We mistakenly used an improper cleaning solution on our wool rug and he was willing to take on the job.

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I absolutely loved how clean my rugs were after Heirloom Oriental Rug Cleaning had them. My two very expensive silk on silk carpets are so soft and the colours are so vibrant now!

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