You want the best rug for your home, which means buying an Oriental rug. Are you finished after this purchase? Actually, no. Once you find the perfect rug, you’re going to want to look for an Oriental rug pad to go underneath it.

While an Oriental rug pad may seem like an after-thought, it is absolutely essential for protecting both your floors and the rug you love. When it comes to valuable Oriental rugs, a high-quality rug pad is an absolute must!

You Need an Oriental Rug Pad

Placing an Oriental rug pad under your new rug is strongly recommended for several reasons. The most important reason is that it helps to increase the life of your rug by protecting it from wear and tear. When you have a fine area rug in your home, you want to protect your investment. After all, something that is handmade and high-quality isn’t going to be cheap.

How does it work? An Oriental rug pad that is placed under your rug acts as a buffer. It cushions the impact between the sole of your foot above it and the hard floor underneath it. Due to the fact that this pad is absorbing most of the impact of your steps, the rug does not get worn out as easily. While this is very useful for all types of rugs, it is especially important for Oriental rugs because of the way that these rugs are constructed.

Genuine Oriental rugs, like those sold here at Serafian’s, are always woven by hand. That means the back of these rugs will always feature a series of knots that are hand tied by the expert artisan weaver. When an Oriental rug is placed directly on the floor, the knots tend to get rubbed against the floor every time somebody walks over the rug. The friction of the knots against the floor will eventually open the knot, and the weave will get loosened. Over a period of time, several years, the rug is likely to lose its even, tightly knotted look and its compact structure. If not repaired by professionals, it will begin to look shapeless and uneven. That would be devastating! An Oriental rug pad avoids this.

That’s not the only reason a pad is a good thing to buy. A rug pad placed under the rug also adds comfort to you and your family by providing a softer surface to walk on. When shopping for an Oriental rug pad, you have three main options: a foam pad, a thick underpad, and a pad made specifically for wooden floors. 

Come to Serafian’s for all of Your Oriental Rug Needs

Those in New Mexico have the experts at Serafian’s for all of their Oriental rug needs and questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out and ask us anything else you’re wondering about!

When you have a fine area rug in your home, you want to protect your investment. After all, something that is handmade and high-quality isn’t going to be cheap. Beyond being careful with your rug at parties or when storing and moving it, you also need to pay special attention to how it needs to be cleaned. The last thing you want is to accidentally ruin your beautiful Oriental rug!

Can You Clean an Oriental Rug with Water?

Yes, you can clean an Oriental rug with water, if you’re very careful and it’s only a little bit of water. Water may seem like a harmless substance, yet it can do a lot of damage to a delicate rug. Before you run off and pour water on your rug, let us explain a little further.

As careful as you are, accidents are a part of life. Spills and stains are an inevitable accident. You should clean spills immediately, as drinks like coffee and wine can permanently dye the rug. Blot up the spill with a fresh towel, and use a little clear cold water to dilute the stain. Keep rinsing (not too much water) and blotting until the stain is gone. If someone spills milk on the carpet, it is probably a good idea to have the rug professionally cleaned, as the milk can sour and leave an unpleasant odor. Many liquids can all leave permanent stains, so get to them as quickly as possible. If you have a “wet/dry” vacuum you can use it to suck out excess water from the rug.

From mold, to color bleeding, and even a weakened, thinned foundation, water can thoroughly spoil the quality of your prized Oriental rug if the damage is not taken care of as soon as possible. This is why you’ll want to use only a little water. If the stain requires more than a small bit of blotting, this cleaning is beyond your expertise and you’ll need to take it in for professional care. At Serafian’s, we utilize specially built equipment that replicates traditional methods of cleaning fine oriental rugs while utilizing the most modern technology available. Our total immersion process removes the maximum amount of dirt and contaminants, returning your expensive rugs to their highest level of beauty while gently preventing any damage.

Professional Oriental Rug Cleaning in New Mexico

Your Oriental rug is certainly something you’ll want to care for in the best way possible. You need to know how to care for it, but how? Can you blot it with water? Can you vacuum it? Serafian’s is here to answer all of your questions, plus provide the services you need! While regular vacuuming and quickly cleaning spills are important for maintaining fine area rugs, these methods are only sufficient for keeping the surface of your carpet clean. What you’re looking for is professional rug cleaning, done by our industry experts.