A Question from a NYC Rug Owner: How Often Should An Oriental Rug Be Cleaned?
There is no one answer to the question of how often an Oriental or Persian rug should be cleaned . The general consensus among professionals is that professional rug cleaning every two to three years is a good goal. However, there are many factors that can necessitate more frequent professional cleaning. Some of these factors include whether outside shoes are worn in the home, whether there are pets (and accompanying pet accidents), whether there are children (and accompanying children's accidents), whether there are frequent spills or food accidents, among others. Similarly, there are many factors that can help you wait longer in between professional rug cleanings. Some of these factors include a no-shoe policy at home, no pet accidents, a regular vacuuming routine, among others. Indeed, it is not unusual to wait even ten years in between professional cleanings, especially when rugs are not in high traffic areas. A regular cleaning r...
