SPEED MATTERS WHEN DEALING WITH WET RUGS
Freezing Temperatures + Burst Pipes = Wet Oriental Rugs
The sooner you act the better the chance you have of preserving your valuable Antique Oriental Rugs. Remember, even a clean water leak if not attended to quickly can generate mold and mildew growth in as little as 36 hours. Below are some tips should a water damage situation occur at your home and wet the rugs!
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First Things First: Safety-make sure that the water is turned off and that there is no electricity/current exposed in the area of the wet rugs
- Wet vacuum the rugs where they are. Saturated rugs are EXTREMELY Heavy to move. Be sure to wet vacuum the padding and promptly discard-rug pad is hardly ever worth trying to salvage.
- Place towels under each rug to absorb the remaining water while you wait for your Oriental Rug Care Expert to pick them up for a complete washing
- If you plan on bringing your rugs to the rug washing facility by your self be careful not to roll too tightly-older, more delicate rugs can tear ( at the foundation) when subjected to too much stress.
- DO NOT place fans across your rugs and hope they will be fine-Wet rugs will warp hardwood floors and promote the growth of mold and mildew, not to mention dye bleeding!
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