Learn How To Take Care Of Your Nepal Rugs Los Angeles

By Donald Hall


The search for a mat can be quite tricky most especially when looking for the authentic thing. If you happen to get the real thing, it will be slightly expensive than the conventional ones. This is one of the reasons why taking care of your Nepal rugs Los Angeles is something you ought to do. The rugs will last for a long time if you partake of a few precautionary measures to guard it against early wear and tear and most usual types of damages.

The rugs are sensitive to many things, and you need to be aware what you should avoid so that you lengthen the lifespan of your mat. For instance, if you are using potted plants in your house you have to be sure of where to place the pot. The reason is that when watering the pot some water may spill over the mat making it damp thus prove to moths and larvae.

Moths, as well as their larvae, will thrive in undisturbed and dark areas most especially when the rug is not often vacuumed. Bad infestations will at times leave behind cobweb-like veils in the damaged areas, as well as fine sand-like debris. Carpet damaged by moths are not hard to repair though reweaving the affected area can be quite costly.

When these rugs are exposed to ultraviolet rays, they will cause the rug to faint. It is true that these mats are resistant, and they can withstand sun or bleaching but these rays are naturally powerful, and the mat may not be strong enough to withstand its effect. You can make use of sheer hangings to protect the mat from direct sunlight and protect the carpet from fading.

At the time when you want to change the position of the mat, make sure you do not drag it with force as this may cause wear especially and the fringes and ends. When you lift the rug rapidly waving it from the edge, it will allow air underneath. The trapped air would make the mat easy to move other than forcing it by dragging.

The rugs should be turned at least once or twice each year or even color changes and wearing out. If possible, do not use the carpets on uneven flooring. The raised parts of the floor that have mats on top will wear faster than the other areas.

Even though vacuuming is vital as it aids in keeping the carpet clean, you should be cautious as the same machine can cause damages to it. In case your vacuum cleaner comes with a power brush, use it lightly and occasionally on the rug. For the frequent cleaning, the plain vacuum nozzle will work just fine.

If you want to store the mat for some time, make sure you clean it properly and leave it to dry, storing when it is dump may cause the growth of moths. After it is completely dry, then you need to spray it with an insecticide before covering it with a polythene paper or with plastic cover. Make sure you do not use either newspapers or the brown papers as they can absorb water.




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