An authentic Persian rug is a beautiful centerpiece for anyone’s home, office, or other property. These rugs have been used for interior design and decoration for literally thousands of years. And in that time-tested tradition, it is extremely important to understand how to maintain and protect your Persian rugs, especially during the winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your rug in good condition throughout the colder months. 

Be Aware Of Tracked In Snow, Slush, and Road Salt

Snow is a beautiful thing, and everyone loves watching that first snowfall or waking up to see a world blanketed in a glistening layer of snow. However, we have all seen what snow becomes after a few days. Snow that mixes with dirt and mud can become a disgusting gray slush that ends up on the bottom of people’s shoes. Moreover, one of the ways we often protect walkways, parking lots, and entrances to buildings from black ice is with road salt and sand. Together snow slush and sand/salt can do some serious damage to your Persian rug. Make sure your rug is not immediately at the entrance of your home or office, and make sure there are ways to clean off your shoes before you get to the Persian rugs. Entrance mats are a great way to limit the amount of outdoor debris that gets indoors. 

For Homeowners Try And Enforce A Shoes-Off Rule

While this might not be possible for business owners, as a homeowner it is recommended that shoes stay on a rack near your door and that you encourage guests to follow this rule. Outside of the benefits this will have for your Persian Rug this will also help decrease the amount of dirt, mud, and other outdoor debris that gets into your home. 

Vacuum Often Especially in the Winter

People tend to spend more time indoors during the winter which means increased foot traffic. Whether you have a Persian rug in your office or in your home you should be aware of this and factor it into your cleaning schedule. Vacuuming your home or business frequently can help prevent dirt and other debris from getting packed deeper into your carpets. When dirt and other debris get in between your carpet fibers it can cause them to tear and fray. 

Shop For Authentic Persian Rugs in Shrewsbury, MA

At Persia Oriental Rug Gallery, we offer a wide range of authentic Persian rugs to help elevate your home.  If you live in the Massachusetts area and are interested in buying a rug for yourself or your business, you should consider our authentic Persian rugs. If you have any questions about maintenance and cleaning services, please contact our team or check out our other resources. To learn more and view our selection, visit our showroom or shop our rugs online!