Professional rug cleaners are expensive. I have a couple of cats and one of them always seems to run for one of my oriental rugs in particular when she's feeling under-the-weather why, I'll never know! So, let me start off by saying that maintaining your rugs cleanliness is essential in keeping your Oriental rug looking beautiful. There are some basic cleaning tips that many of us know about, but don't seem to abide by. I'm guilty too!
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A clothes steamer is a very versitile tool, capable of removing creases and refreshing a wide range of fabrics. However, are there any materials which clothes steamers are not typically suitable for steaming? What fabrics can be steamed? After we look at different types of clothes steamers and the way they work on fabrics differently. Then we will look at specific fabrics that we highlight to exercise caution when steaming. Finally we will make some recommendations when to ensure you use your clothes steamer safely and achieve the best results possible. Fabrics or clothing material can typically be classified into natural fibres and manufactured fibres.
Could your area rug use a deep clean? Learn how to clean a rug yourself and you can bring all your floor coverings back to life whenever you like. Area rugs may bring a room together, but they also takes a beating, from foot traffic to pets and spills.
Laundry symbols on clothes labels are there to help you. Every circle, triangle, and square has a meaning. Once you master the five basic symbols, you can become a laundry expert. You've done laundry for years so you just ignore the labels.