Do Persian Rugs Need Special Cleaning?
We are often asked whether Oriental or Persian rugs need special cleaning or treatment . The honest answer is no, Persian rugs do not require any special cleaning or treatment that can not be replicated at home. That may sound odd coming from someone who makes a living cleaning and caring for rugs. But the truth is that most of the people in Iran, Turkey, and the carpet weaving world clean their rugs at home. One of the very best ways to clean rugs is the old fashioned way - to beat them. In fact, we recommend that to all the clients we have. Of course, not many people in NYC have the luxury of having a space to take their rugs out to beat them, but if they did, that would be the number one thing I would say can extend the period in between professional cleanings. Beating a rug dislodges all the dirt and particles that stay embedded deep within the pile that even the best vacuum cleaners simply can't reach. Furthermore, even cleani...
