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If you own an antique rug, you may be wondering if it’s valuable. Depending on a number of factors, it very well could be. It’s common sense that an antique in good condition is worth more than one that’s falling apart. But did you know the pattern and style of the rug also impacts its […]

Owning a rug carries responsibility if you want it to last and appreciate in value. We’ve made a list of the most common ways fine rugs get damaged and how to prevent them.

A number of factors must be taken into account by the professionals you choose to clean your rug before they begin. These factors affect how the rug should be washed to preserve its integrity. In addition, these factors influence the amount of work that will go into washing your rug.

If you are in the market for a new rug, you will have a more successful shopping experience by being prepared. Advance preparation makes any task easier.

The fringe is the most delicate part of a rug. Fringe is the name for the threads that hang off each vertical end of the rug. Fringe can be damaged by foot traffic, pets, and vacuuming. Vacuuming is the biggest enemy of fine rugs. The beater brush tears and pulls on the fringe, causing breakage and tangling the fibers into knots that don’t disengage easily and eventually break. Robotic vacuum cleaners have a tendency to “eat” the fringe and edges of your rug- ripping and tearing indiscriminately.