Rug Tips

Fibre Shedding: On all new rugs you may notice loose fluff on the surface and this is a common but harmless symptom of your new rug settling in. This fluff is made up of very short fibres which are in the pile and these gradually disappear with gentle vacuuming.

Sprouting Tufts: Sprouting refers to pile ends which appear well above the normal level of the rug surface. During the manufacturing process some of the pile ends lean over and get trapped in the rug’s dense pile. The rug finishing process requires that all rugs are brushed and gently sheared, but sometimes some of these trapped tufts are missed in the dense pile. During normal household use these tufts may appear over time and should be nipped off by using a scissors. Please note that you should NEVER PULL THE PILE YARNS OUT.

Spills and Thrills: There is nothing more annoying than to have an accident on your brand new rug, but accidents will happen so be prepared. Please don’t wait for the first accident to happen before buying one of the many stain or spot removers from your local hardware store. It is always wise to tackle stains immediately by following the instructions on the stain removal product. Most of these products are also suitable for other textile products in your home.

Heavy Furniture: It is always wise to invest in furniture cups to avoid indentation by heavy furniture. Some heavy furniture may have to be in a fixed position in your room and therefore it would be wise to move the rug to a slightly different position from time to time. Never drag heavy furniture across the rug as this may cause surface damage or damage to the woven structure.

Soil Barrier Mats: Soil barrier mats are always a good investment as these help to scrape soil, grit and moisture from shoes, and helps to prevent damage to all household flooring products.

Rug Size Tips: Please check your size requirements carefully as you don’t want to buy a rug that is too big or too small.

Dining Room: If you are buying a rug to go under a dining room table then please add a minimum of four feet (1.20 Metres) to the overall size of your dining table.

Hallway Rug Runners: Your hallway runner rug should be up to two feet (0.60 Metres) shorter than the hall length, and please remember the door opening restriction which should not conflict with the runner.

Vacuuming: Regular vacuuming is vital to keep your rug in tip top condition. High traffic areas should be vacuumed on a daily basis to remove normal household dirt and grit which causes abrasion to the yarn fibres. Remember that the cleaner the rug - the longer it will last.

Furniture: Try to rearrange your furniture to create wear distribution over the rug surface - your rug will look better for longer.

Rug Rotation: Rotate your rug 180% to help to distribute the wear - help your rug to look better for longer.

Brushing your rug will help to lift pile back to the original pile direction or setting and give a refreshed look to your rug. Try a stiff broom, or even better a stiff hand brush to brush the pile back and improve the appearance. Be careful not to be too vigorously as this may distort the pile setting and character.

Rug Beating: Do not beat your rug or shake your rug too vigorously as this may cause distress and possible shape distortion to the integrity of the weave construction.

Household Pets: If you have a cat(s), then please do not consider a loop piled or a fringed rug. It is absolutely heartbreaking to buy a beautiful new rug and to find that it has been severely damaged by your cat within just a few days of purchase. All cats will sharpen or stretch their claws, and all healthy cats will find a fringe an irresistible target. This advice would also apply to furniture and to other textile materials in the home such as curtains and cushions.

You can find the answers to the most frequently asked questions of Majestic Rugs here, and the rugs blog is frequently updated with all kinds of things about rugs