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Caring For Your Oriental Rug

Area rugs are a great way to add unique charm and beauty to a room or out door space. None is as stunning as a handmade Oriental rug. With intricate colors and patterns, rugs have been used for hundreds of years. Many have been passed down through generations and many pay top dollar fine oriental rugs.

Oriental rugs and area rugs require a much gentler touch than regular carpet, especially if it is a priceless heirloom. A handcrafted rug will last for many years if precautions are taken to prevent too much damaged. They can get as much traffic as any other part of the house and fall prey to water damage, insects, pet stains, dogs chewing, and vacuum cleaning abuse.

Here are some things you can do to prevent detrimental damage to your delicate rug:

  • Avoid using the power brush when vacuuming, it is to harsh on the fibers and creates premature wear.
  • Resist temptation to bleach the fringe, it will cause them to break down an tear off.
  • Protect your rug from too much sunlight by using drapes and turn once a year to even out discoloration if any.
  • Prevent uneven wear by turning it once a year and avoid uneven floors.
  • Vacuum regularly as well as both sides of the rug several times a year to stave off pesky moths and carpet beetles.
  • Have your rug cleaned once a year by a professional carpet cleaning service like Gator Clean.

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What Your Neighbors Say About Gator Clean

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JESUS LEYTE-VIDAL
July 10, 2025

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Wonderful customer service, professionalism, knowledge, and would highly recommend this company!

M Z
July 9, 2025

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I could not be happier with the service from Gator Clean! From my initial inquiry about tile and grout cleaning to the final results, everything was top-notch. I called them, and to my pleasant surprise, Daniele came out the very next day to give me a quote. She was incredibly fast, friendly, and honest, and we were able to schedule the service immediately. I ended up going with their tile color seal service, and I am absolutely thrilled with how my floors look. The results are fantastic, and the whole experience was so smooth and reliable.

Rosalyn Lax
July 5, 2025

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They were great. I used them to clean my dryer duct. My duct goes up out the 2nd floor and has a right angle and a duct fan. They worked me into their schedule and were professional and proficient. I will definitely call them again.

Stuart King
June 26, 2025

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Amazing experience an attention to detail. On time, affordable, and the crew is awsome an nice. Highly Recommended

Dan Rolen
June 16, 2025

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Gator Clean

Gator Clean is a residential and commercial carpet and tile cleaning company, serving Lake, Sumter, Marion and surrounding counties.

(352) 508-4556

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