Rug cleaning tips to do yourself

Here at the Art of Clean, we pride ourselves on giving 100% satisfaction to all our customers and we want to share our knowledge with you, to help keep your rugs looking great and lasting longer.

Keep a routine of dusting and cleaning

Vacuuming is ultimately the best and most effective way to keep dust and dirt at bay, otherwise it works its way into the fibres of the rug.  We would recommend a HEPA-filter vacuum and move it over the top of the fibres and not against the fibres and will cause less friction.  And remember not to over brush the fibres.

If you're finding a lot of dirt is being collected on one particular rug, where you receive a high volume of traffic - such as a rug in the hallway - flip the rug over with the good side down and with the vacuum clean along the back.  This agitates the dirt loose from the base of the rug and turn the rug over and vacuum all the detritus.  Refrain from vacuuming the tassels on the fringe otherwise you'll suck them up!

By following these tips and a regular deep cleaning, you're rug will remain in pristine condition for much longer.

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

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Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

How to care for your fine rug

You will spend a fair amount of money on a good quality hand knotted rug and to get the best return from your investment it is important to care for your rug well.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Underlay

Place your rug on underlay or rug pad.  There are 3 main reasons you want to do this:

Reason 1

To protect it from the harsh impact of footfall – if you imagine the underlay absorb some of the impact of hard shoes on the rug.

Choose your underlay well.  You can get underlay for rugs on hard floors: Click here for Hard Floor Rug Underlay

And you can get underlay for rugs on carpets - Click here for Foxy Rug Underlay

Reason 2

To protect rugs on carpets from crocking – no it has nothing to do with frogs making noise (that’s croaking!).  This is a term used when referring to transfer of colour due to rubbing.

If an underlay is used it can save you the surprise when you lift the rug you laid down 4 months ago to find a ping patch on the carpet where the rug was


Reason 3

Finally, a reason for using underlay is to stop slips and falls, especially elderly people should be very careful with rugs slipping on floors.  It is a sound investment for your health to get underlay for your rugs, imagine how can a broken hip affect your life? And how would it compare to a few pounds spend on a good quality underlay?

Vacuuming

Vacuuming your rug regularly will be essential to remove dry soil from your rug to prevent the fibers wearing out – it is like sandpaper on these precious fibers! – best is to turn your rugs upside down and use an upright vacuum cleaner to shake the soil out – spend a good amount of time (5 minutes per square meter) running the vacuum over the back of the rug . Turn the rug over and vacuum the front – Do this on a hard floor surface to prevent dry soil entering carpet fibers – Careful with the rug fringes when vacuuming – The best vacuum cleaner to use for this is a Sebo upright.

Regular stain removal and cleaning

Deal with a spot as soon as it happen – soak up spills and use safe stain removers – always test the product before you use it in larger areas – spray it down in an inconspicuous area and press a white cotton towel down on it for at least 5 – 10 minutes – weigh it down with a heavy item – check for colour transfer

Get a professional to clean your rugs.  Make sure they have been trained in rug care and have a passion for rugs.  It is very important to ensure they are insured to take your rug away for cleaning.  Very few carpet cleaners are actually insured for goods in trust.

For more information visit our website at www.persianrugcleaningcambridge.co.uk  or call us on 01223 863 632

Also like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/artofclean so see what we get up to.

Art of Clean is a specialist cleaning firm in: 

Wood Floor Sanding,

Stone floor Cleaning,

Carpet Cleaning,

Rug Cleaning,

Upholstery Cleaning 

Leather Furniture Cleaning, 

Working for domestic or commercial clients throughout Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

For more information on our services contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or email us at info@artofclean.co.uk

Looking for a genuine Moroccan Berber Rug?

Are you looking for a beautiful rug with age and character?  Maroc Tribal are passionate about sourcing genuine, old distinctive rugs filled with history.  So if you are looking for a distinctive centerpiece, for an old rug, vintage rug, a rare rug, see Maroc Tribals current stock.

"Maroc Tribal personally sources gorgeous mid-century Moroccan Berber rugs,  beni ourain carpets and vintage textiles, traveling deep in to Berber villages in the Atlas mountains and on the wide Moroccan plains, to find carpets that are old, rare, and original, many of which are sumptuous historical pieces. Our carefully curated selection of authentic carpets and kilims is unique.  Over the last decade we've built a reputation for sourcing the best vintage carpets woven with skill and care for personal use, displaying the rich history of Berber craft and the spirit of tribal art." Sourced from Maroc Tribal

For the finest rugs you need to employ the finest, qualified and educated rug cleaners.  Art of clean are proud to be the only registered Master Rug Cleaners in Cambridge.  If you would like some more information about our professional rug cleaning services please contact our friendly team on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk.

We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning and Leather Furniture Cleaning cleaning for domestic an commercial clients through out Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

Rugs of the world - where do rugs come from?

Oriental rugs are hand- knotted Asia, Iran, China, India, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal. Persian rug designs may be named after the city or village in which they were woven. Tabriz, Hamadan, Heriz and Sarouk are some of the most popular designs that have kept their regional namesakes.

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We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in Carpet, Rug, Hardwood floor, Stone floor, Upholstery and Leather cleaning.  For more information about our services contact the team on 01223 863632 or at www.artofclean.co.uk to find out more.

 

 

 

Cat Poo....Perhaps you can relate to our clients scenario...

We recently had an email from a client with an enormous cat poop problem…

“I arrived home last Friday evening, ready to rush around and pack our bags before heading out promptly to Somerset for a friend’s wedding the next day.

But….upon opening the front door I noticed one of the cats had decided to poop right by the door, underneath the post flap, so that my post could land right in it……GROSE RIGHT!

Being pregnant and knowing the hazards of cat poop can cause to my unborn child I left the door open to air the place and thinking my husband would clean the mess when he got home a few minutes later….

But….

In his excitement at arriving home he completely didn't see the mess, proceeded to walk through it and transferred it on his shoes ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE HOUSE!

My nose picked up the problem first…..I turned from doing the washing up in the kitchen I noticed brown marks all over the floor! Screaming, I demanded my husband stopped moving IMMEDIATELY!

What a mess.

I think I need Art of Clean pronto……..”


Dear Serena

Thanks for getting in touch. It does sound like you need our help as soon as possible. The staining on the carpet – like you pointed out is not healthy as bacteria will start breaking the staining down and this is not healthy for your unborn child. The best way to treat this is by rinsing it (steam cleaning) from the carpet. We will apply a sanitizer to the carpets to get rid of the smell.

Our truck mounted cleaning system will also ensure the dirty air gets vented outside the property rather than in your home keeping a healthy living environment.

Please call us on 01223 863632 when it is convenient and we can schedule a visit or you.

Warmest Regards and thanks for choosing Art of Clean

Gail

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What’s on in Cambridge this bank holiday weekend?

It’s almost time for the summers last long weekend, and this bank holiday, on the 25th August, it looks like we’re going to get a little sunshine!!! So how are you going to entertain the kids?? Well, if you don’t want to spend the whole weekend in traffic travelling to and from park resorts here’s something fun closer to home…

Audley End House is having a super, fun packed and informative weekend for kids of all ages, hosting WWII: SOLDIERS AND SPIES.  They are planning an “explosive action packed weekend” giving children an interactive account of what life was like during the war – from the drama of the battle field, the difficulties at home,  to the enjoyment of 1940’s dance halls.  And be sure not to miss the river assault!

And for the adults, the home and gardens are still open for you to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the incredibly beautiful grounds, and marvel at the stunning architecture and furnishings. As you know we at Art of Clean have quite a penchant fine furnishings!!! Especially beautiful fine rugs, silk rugs, Persian rugs, Chinese rugs….I could go on.  Audley end have wonderful collection of fine antique rugs on show that we are just so pleased to see them being cared for and preserved so that they will look glorious for years to come.

Have a fantastic weekend, and if you realise your rugs may need a little TLC to bring them back to their glory days then contact Art of Clean for a chat about our professional services us on 01223 863632 or visit www.artofclean.co.uk – just remember we are closed this bank holiday but back on Tuesday the 26th.