RUG GUIDE
Take caution while cleaning a rug; start with an inconspicuous area. If you are uncertain about your ability to effectively clean the rug on your own, Feizy recommends you first consult a rug cleaning professional. Feizy accepts no liability for damages that a rug may incur during the cleaning process listed below. Everyday accidents happen, but that doesn't mean your rug's appearance has to suffer. Here are six steps to ensure your rug won't pay the price of mishaps.
- ACT FAST
- BLOT - NEVER RUB
- CLEAN - EDGE TO CENTER
- DO NOT SOAK
- PAT AND FAN DRY
- BRUSH PILE
SOLUTION FORMULAS
Detergent Solution:
- 1 tsp dishwashing liquid + 1 c. water
Ammonia Solution:
- 1 oz. ammonia + 1 c. water
Vinegar Solution:
- 1 part vinegar + 2 parts water
WHAT DID YOU SPILL?
|
Alcoholic Drinks (Method A) |
Butter | Blood (Dry & Blue/Black) | Coffee | Beer | Wine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia/Alcohol | Carbon Black | Excrement | Cough Syrup | Latex Paint | |
| Bleach | Cooking Oil | Cream | Oil-Based | ||
| Cheddar Cheese | Cream Gravy | Egg | Milk-Based | ||
| Chocolate | Eye Makeup | Fountain Pen Ink | Mixed Soft Drink | ||
| Cream | Fruit Juices | Fruit | |||
| Egg | Furniture Polish | Gravy | |||
| Ice Cream | Hair Oil | Ice Cream | |||
| Ice Lollies | Hot Chocolate | Iodine | |||
| Ketchup | Liquid Shoe Polish | Lard | |||
| Milk | Margarine | Mayonnaise | |||
| Mustard | Oil | Meat Juice | |||
| Soft Drinks | Salad Dressing | Milk | |||
| Toothpaste | Shortening | Soft Drinks | |||
| Washable Ink | Soot | Soy Sauce | |||
| Varnish | Tartar Sauce | ||||
| Vaseline | Tea | ||||
| Wax | Toothpaste | ||||
| Washable Ink |
METHOD A
- Detergent
- Vinegar
- Water
METHOD B
- Cleaning Fluid
- Detergent
- Water
METHOD C
- Detergent
- Vinegar
- Ammonia
- Water
METHOD D
- Detergent
- Vinegar
- Water
METHOD E
- Detergent
- Water
METHOD F
- Detergent
- Water
VACUUMING
Vacuum Regularly...
The number one way to ensure rug integrity is vacuuming. Vacuuming regularly helps prevent dirt on the surface of the rug from filtering down into the pile where it can accumulate and cause increased wear. Vacuum once a week for light traffic, one to three times a week for moderate traffic, and daily for heavy or pet traffic. Occasionally, vacuum the back of the rug to remove the fine grit that may damage the foundation of the rug and remember to vacuum both sides of reversible rugs to prevent dirt from settling into the fibers.
...But Carefully
Many of today’s vacuums are high powered and standard vacuuming can pull threads through the rug backing. Vacuums equipped with a power brush create a raking effect on the rug and can weaken the knots. Ideally, use a canister vacuum (or the handheld attachment on an upright vacuum) to clean your rug. Remember, brooms and manual sweepers are just as effective and often a safer maintenance option.
Beater Bars
When using an upright vacuum, disengage the beater bar to prevent it from pulling fibers from the rug pile. If it is not possible, if you are unable to manually turn off the beater bar, set the vacuum to its highest setting and gently use it to vacuum the rug.
Fringe
Avoid vacuuming the fringe on your rug. The fibers can be caught and destroyed by the rotating mechanism of the vacuum’s brush. Continuous friction on a fringed border can lead to the need for a handheld attachment. Fringed edges are sensitive, seek immediate assistance from a reputable rug repair workshop.
Shag Rugs
Avoid vacuuming shag rugs entirely as traditional vacuuming can severely damage the fibers. Instead, these rugs should be taken outside and beaten to loosen dirt and release foreign particles.
MAINTAINING YOUR INVESTMENT
Color Variation
Each Rug is unique. The color in handmade rugs can vary from piece to piece as dyes change over time.
Shedding
While shedding will gradually diminish (depending on traffic volume), in some cases, it cannot be avoided. Wool rugs will always shed, but after 25-30 vacuums, you should see a decrease. However, some rugs will shed over the course of their lifetime.
Sprouting
Occasionally, a loop in your rug may pull up from the pile. Use a pair of scissors to cut the loop even with the surrounding pile. Do not pull the loop as this can make the problem worse.
Creasing
If your rug is rolled or folded during shipping, it may have creases. Creasing should disappear in a few weeks while the rug is laid out. Reverse rolling the rug overnight can accelerate the process.
Odor
Shipping rugs in a sealed wrap can saturate odors from dyes and yarns into the pile. Once the rug is exposed to fresh air, most odors will dissipate within a few days to a week.
Fading
Even color in fade resistant rugs can fade over time if exposed to direct sunlight.
Wear
Over time, rug wear is unavoidable. All rugs should be rotated two to four times a year to balance and evenly distribute color and traffic wear.
Soil
Walking over your rug with shoes on can impart dirt and other particles. Over time, these particles can work down through the pile and deteriorate the foundation of your rug.
CHOOSING A RUG
Size
Rugs add impact by enhancing the decor that lies above it. Determining where the rug will be placed is crucial to deciding the size of the rug you purchase. For example, in a 4’ x 6’ foyer, a 3’ x 5’ rug would look most appropriate. Any smaller and the rug makes no visual impact. Any larger and you lose the “framing” effect a rug creates on the flooring below.
Suggested Sizes
| Shape | Suggested Sizes* | Use In |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | 2' x 3' | Living Room, Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway, Office |
| 3' x 5' | Living Room, Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway, Office | |
| 8' x 10' | Living Room, Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway, Office | |
| 10' x 12' | Living Room, Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway, Office | |
| Round | 6' Round | Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway |
| 8' Round | Dining Room, Foyer/Entryway | |
| Square | 9' Square | Living Room, Dining Room, Office |
| Runner | 2'6" x 8' Runner | Foyer/Entryway, Hallways |
| 2'6" x 10' Runner | Foyer/Entryway, Hallways | |
| 2'6" x 12' Runner | Foyer/Entryway, Hallways | |
| 2'6" x 14' Runner | Foyer/Entryway, Hallways | |
| Hides | 6' x 9' Hide Shape | Living Room, Bedroom, Office |
| Varies by collection | Living Room, Bedroom, Office |
*These sizes are ideal. If rugs are not available in these sizes additionally, because some of the suggested sizes are large, you may want to consider ordering a sample to ensure your rug fits perfectly.
Can’t find your size?
Take advantage of Feizy’s Custom Design Services! Feizy makes it easy to design your own rug. Choose from four popular solutions: recreate any rug from our active collections with a new construction, customize the color size, or develop an entirely new design to meet your needs.
Living Room
For smaller living rooms, or if you’d rather not have furniture on your rug aside from a coffee table, use a 5’ x 8’ rug. If you prefer the front legs of your furniture on the rug, go with at least an 8’ x 11’. For oversized furniture or to create a defined space, choose a 9’6” x 13’6” or larger.
Rug Layout Examples
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5' x 8'
- Suitable for small living rooms, placing only the coffee table on the rug.
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8'6" x 11'6"
- Front legs of furniture on the rug, ideal for medium-sized living rooms.
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9'6" x 12'6"
- Full furniture placement on the rug, creating a defined space.
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9'6" x 13'6"
- Large rugs for oversized furniture, encompassing a larger area.
