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Silk is an elegant fabric.  People today love having silk rugs in their home to jazz up the place.  Walking on silk rugs is a real luxury.  It feels like a massage for your feet, adding comfort to your life.  Although pricey, it is hard to say no to a silk rug.  For many people, they could not imagine their homes without their precious silk rugs.  But one question lingers:  How does one maintain silk rugs?

Keeping them in tiptop condition means they last longer.  Yet, they are hard to clean at home.  You need professional equipment to clean a silk rug. Even if you rent the equipment, one wrong move could ruin the rug forever.

Here are some other tips, though.

Vacuum regularly: You can use a vacuum without a brush twice a week. It will suck up all the dust without damaging the silk fibers. Don’t use a regular brush, and don’t use the brush feature of a vacuum.

Use a soft brush:If you really need to use a brush, choose one with very soft fibers

Shake the rug:Take your rugs outside and shake them thoroughly.  This is a fan favorite tip from those who do their own rug cleaning in Hidden Hills. A lot of dust and debris fall away.  A little fresh air helps removes foul-smelling odors.

Avoid liquids and cleaners.  These methods don’t really remove stains, so you need to be ready to call a professional if you have stains on your silk rugs.  That goes double if you want the silk rugs to look as good as they did the day you brought them home.

If you do have a stain, remember:

Treat early: Don’t let stains sit.  Try to dab or absorb excess liquid.  Don’t rub.  Don’t use extra cleaners.  Arrange for professional cleaning as soon as possible.