Area Rug Cleaning in Our Plant
at ABC
Area rug cleaning done in our cleaning plant at ABC uses special rug rinsing and wringing equipment that is specifically designed for area rugs. After you bring your machine-made nylon, polyester, olefin, acrylic and synthetic blended rugs to our plant, our staff will treat your rugs as if they were fine wool hand-made rugs. All area rugs are subject to our pre-cleaning inspection which is explained to the customer.
ABC's Area Rug Cleaning Process
for Machine-Made Synthetic Rugs Without boring you with our chemical formulas (all non-toxic and bio-degradable)or our specific washing techniques learned through years of business, we can provide you with a description of our general washing process used in area rug cleaning as follows: Rugs are first "dusted" to remove the dry particulate soil.Dyes are stabilized for washing.The rug is scrubbed with a gentle detergent to loosen soils and oils.Spots are addressed.Fringes are treated and then rinsed thoroughly.The rug is flushed and thoroughly rinsed of all residual chemicals.The water is wrung out through 16' rollers.The rug is then brushed to set the pile in the appropriate direction.The rug is then dried in a temperature-controlled drying room.After they are completely dry, the rugs are then inspected. If they do not pass inspection, they are washed again at no additional charge.
How Long Does Your Rug Need to Be in Our Plant For Cleaning?Our normal 'turn-around' time for our area rug cleaning is approximately 3 to 5 days. This varies depending on the soil level, the fiber type and the type of cleaning process. If there is a need to have your rug(s) back sooner, please make us aware of this and we will do our best to accommodate your time schedule by placing a rush order tag on the rug for you. (Additional Charge)
How Should I Care For My Area Rug(s)
between Cleanings? Padding (Underlayment or Cushion)Always place a high quality pad under all rugs, being careful to choose the type of pad that is suitable for the type of surface on which the rug will be displayed. The pad will aid in the prevention of premature wear or damage caused by regular traffic. Please see our rug pads for detailed information on the underlayment we recommend and sell.
SpottingDon't forget to download our free Spotting Guide (form on the right) to learn how to remove most spots with ordinary household solutions.
Always address any spills immediately with a white cotton towel or other absorbent material. Absorb or tamp as much of the liquid up as possible. Once you are sure no more of the spill can be soaked up, use a gentle, preferably neutral, detergent solution to attempt a spot removal. Please be sure to download our ABC Spotting Guide for the appropriate mixtures and directions for specific spot removals. Do not use any over-the-counter or super market cleaners or spotting agents on your rugs as they can loosen dyes, remove dyes, or, in some cases, severely damage the fiber. If you have any questions, Please CALL OUR OFFICE FOR FREE GUIDANCE! VacuumingVacuuming on a consistent basis will aid in the longevity of all your area rugs, both natural and synthetic fibers. Wool rugs especially, due to the composition of the outer layer of the wool fiber, trap large amounts of dry particulate matter. This abrasive and damaging matter can be removed by vacuuming. In fact, up to 80% of dry particulate matter can be removed from a rug through regular vacuuming. During ABC area rug cleaning, the rugs are thoroughly vacuumed both before and after cleaning.
Be sure to keep vacuums away from fringe, as, over time, the brush rolls can "chew" up the fringe. Please note: When vacuuming oriental rugs and other area rugs with fringe, vacuum from side to side (opposite the fringes). This will save the fringes from being pulled up into the vacuum which can damage the fringes and even the vacuum. We have fringe fringe rakes for sale in our plant, which can be used to remove soil from the fringes and also straighten them (without having to bend over!). Rotation of RugsRugs should also be rotated periodically to balance out sunfading and to keep the traffic pattern distributed to all areas of the rug.
Although moths can feed on mixtures of natural and synthetic fibers, they cannot feed on materials made solely of synthetic fibers. Moths have been found infesting synthetic fibers which have pollen, hair, dead insects and dried animal remains on them. Plants or FlowerpotsLive plants and flowers requiring water should never be placed directly on any rug. Dampness from the bottom of the pots will cause mildew and rot, gradually destroying the fibers and foundation of the rug and resulting in drastic damage to the rug (see Dry Rot).
Plants should be in a stand, preferably on wheels, with space between the pot and the rug, allowing air to circulate. Use a container under the flowerpot to avoid water dripping onto the rug. Storage of Synthetic Rugs
After going through the area rug cleaning process in our plant, synthetic rugs can be stored anywhere household furnishings can be stored but should be wrapped in paper or plastic before storage.
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