Rug Cleaning CHCH: The Ultimate Guide to Buying The Best Rug
Rugs are an easy and inexpensive way to transform a room instantly. They add a sense of luxury underfoot. They can define a room's different zones, brighten a space, add colour, protect the floor, increase safety, and hide imperfections. They can also immediately change the focal point of a room – both functional and practical!
In a previous article, we discussed the importance of professional rug cleaning services. In this post, we'll explore the various fabrics used in rugs and which ones are best for different traffic areas. This will help you choose a rug that meets your needs, is easy to maintain and, most importantly, keep clean.
Questions to ask yourself:
1. Where is the rug going? A delicate silk rug would not be ideal for an entranceway.
2. How will the rug be used? Are pets going to be lying on the rug? Are children going to play on it? Or is it in the master bedroom?
3. What looks and textures do you want?
4. Do you need to select a rug that will remain beautiful and valuable? Or, are its practical features more important?
5. What’s your budget?
Different types of fabrics used in rugs
Rugs come in various materials, each with its unique characteristics and cleaning requirements. Choosing a textile can be confusing due to the many options available. However, the textile selection is critical in determining the rug's appearance, durability, and stain resistance. Nobody wants to keep spending money on a new rug.
Here are some of the most common types of rug fabrics.
Wool
Wool rugs are ideal for high-traffic areas. They are durable, soft and luxurious. Furthermore, their natural fibres are water and dirt-repellent, making them resistant to spills and stains from everyday life.
Available in varying pile heights and styles, choose one to suit the rug’s location – a thick pile retains dirt! Wool rugs and carpets need gentle cleaning to prevent shrinkage and felting. To keep them clean and looking great, professional carpet and rug cleaning is necessary.
Silk
rugs have a soft and refined texture. Silk rugs are delicate and luxurious. They are best suited for low-traffic areas, as their fibres are sensitive to damage and stretching if they get wet. Do not rub, heat, or expose carpets to chemicals.
For best results, have carpets cleaned by a Christchurch Carpet Cleaning company. This will reduce the risk of damage and preserve their condition.
Cotton
Cotton rugs are ideal for high-traffic areas. They are lightweight, affordable, and easy to clean.
However, they can shrink and wrinkle if exposed to too much moisture. Drying them in the sun can cause them to fade. Cotton rugs come in many styles, but they are not as durable as wool. They are also not as easy to clean’ as synthetic rugs.
Synthetic Fibres
Rugs are made of synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. Synthetic rugs shed fibres. This can result in more matting, shedding, or pilling. Additionally, it can be difficult to remove pet hair from these rugs.
Synthetic fibre rugs are very durable. They can handle high-traffic areas, spills, and stains. Moreover, they are affordable and easy to clean.
It can be challenging to remove oil-based stains from synthetic rugs. DIY cleaning can also leave water marks. It is important to note these difficulties.
When buying a rug, always ask the vendor to confirm its material. Do not assume anything if there is no label. Many rugs are created from a combination of textiles which impacts how it needs to be cared for and cleaned.
Do you need your rug professionally cleaned but don't know what it's made of? Don't worry.
Christchurch Carpet Cleaning will assess it before we begin. We only use eco-friendly and safe deep cleaning methods to get the best results. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
