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Owning a rug carries responsibility if you want it to last and appreciate in value. We’ve made a list of the most common ways fine rugs get damaged and how to prevent them.

A number of factors must be taken into account by the professionals you choose to clean your rug before they begin. These factors affect how the rug should be washed to preserve its integrity. In addition, these factors influence the amount of work that will go into washing your rug.

If you own fine rugs, professional cleaning is a must. But that is not the only service your rug will need over its lifetime. Proper storage, timely repairs, protection, appraisal, and insect removal are also your responsibility if you want your rug to stand the test of time.

Every so often, a customer brings an unusual rug for cleaning and repairs that has a story to be told. This month, we were brought a modern rug that was quite dirty, so dirty in fact that the rug was all one color- a grayish beige, except for the areas that were under furniture. Upon washing, we found that the rug actually features two colors- beige and white.

Moths will eat anything, and your rug is no exception. They are one of the worst enemies of any fine rug, especially older and antique rugs. You should be especially aware of the cloth moth, as this is the type of moth that would love to feast on your priceless heirloom.