Taking Care Of Your Handmade Rug

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Taking Care Of Your Handmade Rug

Have you ever made a handmade rug for your home? If not, then you definitely should give it a try sometime because they can add a lot of character and warmth to any room. The most common types are the oriental rugs, but one also can get handmade rugs from other countries such as Nepal or the United States. These rugs have been created by ordinary people who are just trying to make something with their hands that will look nice in their home. They are an excellent way to give your house a unique look without having to worry about spending a lot of money.

While a lot of people will tell you that a handmade rug is very high-quality, this simply isn’t true. A good quality rug can still look good even if someone made it from scratch on a shoestring budget. In fact, even if someone has put together a shoddy piece of a handmade rug, it will look much worse than it did when it was created by someone who spent a lot of money to get good material. It all depends on how you care for it and treat it correctly, especially if you want it to last for a long time.

There are many things that you should do in order to take good care of your handmade rugs. You should never throw it in the washing machine or dryer. This can cause damage not only to the rug but also to your clothes. Instead, hang it up to dry and maybe put a protective sheet over it before putting it away in the closet.

Even though the material of the rug is inexpensive, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take good care of it. You should also learn how to clean it properly. Anytime that you have to deal with stains, always make sure that you apply a solution for the stain rather than just brushing it off. If you leave a stain on your rug for too long, then it will become impossible to remove it.

You should also be very careful when using household materials to clean your handmade rugs. When you wash the fabric, you need to use gentle detergents and never use any kind of strong chemical to clean it. Strong detergents will cause damage not only to your handmade rug but also to your fabric and the fibers. Always dilute the detergent and apply it with a sponge rather than a brush, so that the drug can remain as soft and as beautiful as it was before.

If you have pets at home, then you will definitely want to get them to help you clean your handmade rugs. Some dogs love to scratch at it and other animals like raccoons and skunks really love to eat it. It is better for your handmade rug if you can keep them away from it. Otherwise, your rug will be ruined. Also, be sure to train your pet not to play with your handmade rugs.