How To Protect Rugs from Moth Damage
The rug above is in the midst of a moth infestation . The black dots are all moths that are actively eating away at the wool pile and undoing fine knotting that was done almost half a century earlier. This client left this lovely rug under a bed for years without taking it out and inspecting for damage. It is critically important that when rugs are placed under heavy furniture for prolonged periods of time, a regular inspection schedule is set to make sure that the rug is moth free. Vacuuming goes a long way, but often vacuums can't reach areas under heavy furniture. Even when they can, when rugs are left under dark hidden areas, moths can be damaging them without notice. Unfortunately, there is no full proof way to guard against moths. A good professional rug cleaning goes a long way, but it does not guarantee that moths won't return after a few months or so. There is no guaranteed moth treatment that is 100 % effective either. ...
