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Return To Rugs Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Area Rugs - Cleaning and Care Infomation By James Colin The quality and beauty of your area rugs can be maintained for decades with the proper care and cleaning. Rug wear is inevitable, but frequently rotating your rug 180 degrees will help equalize the effects of wear and tear. Dampness can cause mildew or deterioration of the threads and fabrics of your area rug. It is best to avoid soaking your rug when cleaning a spill. Moths are another threat to a rugs longevity. To protect it, move your rug from time to time, and keep it exposed to air and light. Continual exposure to sunlight will eventually cause a rugs colors to fade and make the fabric brittle. To prevent this display your rug in such a way that it is protected against too much sunlight. If you intend to store an area rug for an extended length of time, make sure that the rug is clean. It should be treated with moth repellent prior to storage and should be rolled tightly. Wrap the rug in a cloth or a sheet, do not use plastic because the rug needs to breathe. Store in a dry, cool well ventilated area to avoid mildew or heat damage. Pile crushed by heavy furniture can be restored by spraying the area with a little water and brushing with a soft brush. These area rugs are a great way to add those finishing touches to a new room or revitalize a not so new room. An area rug is the fastest and one of the most inexpensive ways to change the mood or character of a room. In addition to its aesthetics, an area rug can help absorb the noise level in a room with hardwood, tile or other hard surface floors. Area rugs and oriental rugs can also add warmth and charm to an otherwise cold room. Here at quality area rugs you have a large selection of rug styles and designs to choose from. They vary from Oriental to Persian, contemporary to traditional to European and American designs. About the Author: Want to know more about how to clean and care your area rugs? Or have difficulty to store your area rugs? Please visit http://www.the-rugs.com/articles website today. keywords: Rugs | Area Rugs | Carpet Bed Rug

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