How to keep your 9x12 Area Rugs looking new

9x12 area rugsare abused daily. Dirt, sand, oils and dust can camouflage a rug into looking old and worn out. These particles can further attract and hold other dirt and sand particles dulling the rugs beautiful colors. So how do you prevent all this from happening to your 9x12 area rugs?

Here are several ways to help protect your area rugs.

Since my home has hardwood floors, I’ve always used rug pads. They go underneath the rug and prevents them from sliding around. They also have the added benefit of protecting your floors.

Regular vacuuming will also keep your 9x12 area rugslooking new, especially if the rugs are in high traffic areas. If possible, vacuum them daily to prevent buildup. Keep in mind that newer 9x12 area rugsmay need to be vacuumed more that once to get rid of fuzz. Furthermore, shaking out smaller rugs is also recommended.

To help your rugs wear evenly, it’s a good idea to rotate your rugs at least once a year. Traffic patterns and sunlight can cause uneven wear so rotating them will help.

At some point in time your 9x12 area rugswill need to be shampooed. You can have them professionally cleaned depending on the value of the rug, or you can do it yourself. There are many professional cleanersout there that will help. Most will have a foaming action which helps release the contaminants in your 9x12 area rugs. Just follow the directions on the cleaner and your area rugs will look new again.

9x12 Area Rugs

9x12 area rugs are one of the most popular sized rugs made. It fits perfectly in most any room, not too big, not too small. Area rugs are and have been increasing in popularity due to the increase number of households having hardwood floors.

Most 9x12 area rugs are not exactly 9x12. They could be a few inches larger or smaller and therefore, it’s a good idea to measure the rug before purchasing it.

Rugs can be made out of synthetic or natural types of material. Rayon and nylon are popular synthetic materials, while wool, cotton and bamboo are popular natural materials for producing 9x12 area rugs.

There are many several different styles of 9x12 area rugs, Oriental, Persian, Contemporary, Shag and Braided are just a few.

Oriental – They were originally hand made in China. These 9x12 area rugs have great quality and durability and can be made from different types of materials including silk and wool.

Persian – This style is considered the most famous type of rug with its brilliant colors and fabulous design. It was originally made for royalty and collectors.

Contemporary – This is a style that can usually be custom made. It can be made to ones specifications to match a room perfectly. It’s considered to be a work of art for the floor.

Shag – This style was made popular in the 70’s with its long shaggy stands of fiber.

Braided – Formed from tightly braided strands, they are thick, durable and easy to clean.

Before shopping for 9x12 area rugs, take into consideration the traffic area, your budget, the style, and the colors of the room it will go in.