Area rugs are such a great complement to flooring- especially when it’s a hardwood, natural stone, or marble flooring. They can create an entirely new look for any room around the home- but they also come with their fair share of maintenance (just as any carpet fibers do). If you’ve never owned an area rug before or are branching out into different fibers- we’ve got a quick guide full of area rug maintenance just for you. It’s short and sweet, so stick around!

Regular Vacuuming

Just like carpet, area rugs need to be vacuumed on the regular. Yes, we know you were hoping to get out of this mundane chore, but no can do, friends! At least once a week, make sure to vacuum your area rugs. It’ll do them a ton of good. And of course, if they receive more than occasional foot traffic, you might find yourself vacuuming more than once a week! 

Spot Treating Stains

Next, you’ll want to learn the ropes of spot treating stains! Accidents happen all the time, and there’s little we can do to prevent them. But what we can do is promptly tend to the stain, and properly remove it from your area rug. If it’s a tough one and you need a little bit of help, don’t hesitate to rely on the professionals. There’s no stain tougher than The Steam Team! 

Steam Cleaning

As always, we recommend steam cleaning for all carpets- area rugs and carpeting alike! It’s the best, most efficient, most environmentally friendly way of cleaning! And it truly works well. So if you’re looking to deep clean your new rug, perhaps try steam cleaning. The results might really knock you off your feet. 

The Steam Team is your leading steam cleaning company in Austin, TX. Don’t hesitate to give us a call! We’re available 24/7 for emergency situations; we’re always there for you.