Safavieh Princeton Area Rug | Floor Decor sku-47219700

The Safavieh Princeton rug collection, sku-47219700, is Floor Decor available in multiple sizes. The simple rugs are intended to suit a range of home decor. A rug pad is recommended to reduce shifting and sliding. For routine indoor rug care, vacuum thoroughly and frequently, preferably with a canister vacuum without beater bars, so soil does not settle deep in the rug.

Vacuum rugs in high-traffic areas more often, but do not vacuum fringes, particularly on hand-knotted rugs. Blot liquid spills promptly with a clean cloth, pressing around the spill; rubbing can drive a stain deeper and cause it to reappear. For stains, mix water, white vinegar and mild detergent, apply only the foam, then absorb the residue with a clean cloth.

Professional cleaning is recommended for stubborn stains. Viscose is a cellulose-derived, man-made fiber also called artificial silk or art silk. It has a soft look and feel similar to silk at a lower price, blends with other fibers and holds vivid dyes. Rugs made with viscose or viscose highlights need special care. Use a carpet sweeper for regular cleaning of 100 percent viscose rugs.

If vacuuming, use low power and disengage or raise the beater bars. Blot stains with a clean, damp cloth and use a mild cleanser if needed. For tougher stains, use the foam from the vinegar and detergent mixture, then remove residue with a clean damp cloth. A small amount of fabric softener sprayed on the stained area can help preserve the fibers' softness. New wool rugs naturally shed.

A rug pad reduces friction; for the first few weeks, vacuum a new wool rug 1-2 times a week with a low-pressure vacuum without beater bars, following the direction of the pile. Shedding usually diminishes within 4-6 months or less. Clip loose ends or stray loops with scissors rather than pulling them. Shipping may leave temporary creases or kinks that gradually flatten.

Reverse-roll the rug to help remove them, or let it settle. Put protectors under heavy furniture legs to limit pile flattening. Direct sunlight can fade rug colors, so place the rug away from it when possible, such as toward the center of a room, or use curtains, blinds or UV-blocking window treatments.

Indoor-outdoor rugs use synthetic materials designed for traffic, dirt, spills and exposure to the elements, but still need regular care. Follow the material-specific instructions on the rug label. Sweep and vacuum them more often than indoor rugs. Blot spills promptly with a dry towel or paper towels without rubbing, then sponge the area with a little cold water.

Periodically sweep, vacuum and rinse the entire rug with a garden hose. Dry it over a railing in sunlight, turning it so both sides dry. The supplied care guidance also points to a video about removing creases from indoor-outdoor rugs.