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How
many of us take the time to look at some of the wonderful
hand-made rugs and carpets that we walk on? Have you ever
turned over a rug or opened up the pile to examine the fine
knotting used to make these pieces of textile art? The skill
and time it takes to make these heirlooms should prompt us
to follow a few guidelines that could extend their lives.
General care
Like other textiles, exposing rugs to rapid changes in temperature
and humidity is not good. Open fires and treasured floor coverings
don't mix. Direct sunlight may result in fading, so if your
rug or carpet is in a sunny area, close the curtains at times
of bright sunlight. Narrow diameter shoe heels (smaller than
a two pence coin), no matter how high or low, cause a great
deal of damage both to floors and carpets.
Take care when moving rugs and carpets. There's less chance
of damaging the pile if you roll them up with the pile facing
outwards.
Adhesive shouldn't be used with textiles. Glued patches
do not help the stability of a piece and while underlays may
be very useful, they shouldn't have adhesive on them. Don't
use nails or staples to secure rugs or carpets either.
Pets can inadvertantly do a great deal of damage. Claws
cause damage to the pile and urine stains are difficult to
remove (as well as attracting insects). Check during the spring
and summer for signs of insect infestation. If a piece has
signs of clothes' moths or carpet beetles, isolate it from
other textiles and contact a textile conservator immediately.
Cleaning tips
When vacuuming your carpet or rug, don't scrub but use a
gentle action with a regular rather than a rotary head and
work only in the direction of the pile.
If there is a spill, put some layers of white paper towel
or clean towels above and below the stain and try to absorb
as much liquid as you can. Change the paper or cloths frequently
until no more liquid is coming out. Leave some clean layers
above and below in case more comes out as it is drying. Don't
lay anything heavy on the wet pile as it could crush it. Some
rugs have had unethical treatments such as covering areas
of lost pile with paint or felt-tip pins and these may run
when in contact with liquids. If you see dye coming out contact
a textile conservator immediately.
Don't use foam cleaners or other chemical cleaners. These
are only suitable for your modern wall-to-wall. Don't use
remedies like salt, as this can cause more damage. Further
cleaning or repairs should be left to a conservator.
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