All rugs will need a general cleaning, but how often will depend upon the heaviness of the walking traffic on it. Once a year, you will probably need to clean the whole area rugs. If there is a large amount of dirt, you can follow a few simple steps to clean it. One way to check if it needs this yearly care is by lifting a corner and kicking the rug to see if a large amount of dust flies up. You can also check by rubbing your hand in an arc for a few minutes to see if your hands become dirty. One other way to check is to inspect the warp by folding a corner backwards so that you can see through the pile to the underlying threads. First, vacuum the loose dirt from both sides unless it is a silk rug. Silk is delicate enough that the high-speed brush of the vacuum will damage the fibers. Afte ...Read More