3. Can I put heavy furniture on the rug?

Yes! But avoid leaving heavy furniture in s single spot on the rug for a long periods to prevent damage to pile.

4. What size rug might I choose?

Measure your space carefully so you know what size rug will fit. For stair runners, measure and count the number of risers.

5. What kind of rug may I choose?

Opt for wool for warmth, softness and resilience. Consider less-rugged but sensuous silk for luxury, low-traffic areas and warm climates.

6. I see a rug labeled as art silk, what is it?

If a rug is labeled as art silk, it's actually rayon.

7. What the country of origin may I consider when I choose an oriental carpet?

Traditionally, Persia (now Iran) produced the finest rugs. Genuine Oriental rugs come from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Romania, Albania, Morocco and Egypt. True Oriental carpets are not made in Western countries. Also find out in what area of the country the rugs were woven or by what people. For example, while Turkish rugs run the gamut in quality, the city of Hereke is known for its exceptional silk carpets.

8. What is an aged rug?

An aged rug is washed and painted. Washed and painted isn't necessarily a bad thing; just know that you are not getting a naturally aged rug. Turn the rug over to examine its color and weave. Artificially rugs are usually lighter on the back than on the front. This contradicts normal fading, in which the back would never be exposed to daylight, and the face of the rug might fade.

9. May I consider the count of knot when I choose a carpet?

Check knot count. A higher count creates more detail and usually adds durability, but the count can vary by design and country of origin. A higher knot count usually equals a higher price per square foot.

10. How could I learn that the rug is colorfast or not?

Test for colorfastness by rubbing a damp cloth over a dark area of the rug. If the color comes off, keep shopping.

11. What special caution for buying an oriental carpet?

Insist on a receipt with a detailed description, including age, country of origin, and materials, such as silk or wool. Based on this, many stores will accept the rug as a trade-in later.

12. How to eliminate wet wine stains from a rug?

Move fast! To keep red wine stains from setting in carpets or linens, quick blotting or rinsing with cold water is key. On a wet stain, dab the carpet or tablecloth with a dry, white absorbent cloth to remove the excess liquid.

13. When I find the wine stains on the rug, it has dried, can I eliminate it yet?

Yes! Apply a small amount of detergent solution--1/4 tsp. dishwashing liquid and 1 cup
(8 fl oz/250 ml) lukewarm water--to a white cloth and gently blot, working from the edges of the spill to the center to prevent spreading. Let it sit for several minutes. Repeat as needed until the stain is removed. Rinse with cold water. Dab with a clean rag until dry.

14. How to pick pile length and type of carpeting?

In cut-pile carpets, the yarn stands up straight from the backing. In loop-pile construction, the yarn loops over and returns to the backing. Level (same-height) and multilevel loops are casual and durable. Cut-and-loop or sculptured carpets combine both types, and both hide footprints and trap soil.

15. How to choose the texture of carpeting?

Saxony, plush and velvet styles boast smooth, uniform surfaces suitable for formal rooms, although they show footprints and vacuum marks. Frieze types have an extreme amount of twist, making them durable in high-activity spaces. Berbers weave fat yarns into a nubby, sometimes multicolored texture.

16. What is the twist of carpeting?

During carpet construction, fine strands--filaments--are spun into a tightly twisted yarn and heat- set for shape. Higher (tighter) twist creates stronger yarn and more durable carpet.

17. Can I choose carpeting made of nylon?

Yes! Nylon is the most popular synthetic fiber. Hard-wearing nylon provides brilliant colors and hides soil and traffic well. Thanks to its resilience, wear resistance and clean-ability, nylon works almost anywhere.

18. What kind of carpeting might I choose when I need high stain, static and mildew resistance,
　 　but resilience isn¨t a priority?

Look to olefin (polypropylene) carpeting.

19. How about polyester carpeting?

Choose polyester for its soft feel and color clarity. Less durable than nylon, polyester stands up moderately well to wear and stains, but its clean-ability is only fair. Best for use in low-traffic areas.

20. How to check density of carpeting?

Check density by folding back the carpet and examining its backing. Carpet with more yarn tufts per square inch is more crush resistant. The less backing you see, the denser the carpet.

21. May I consider the weight of carpeting?

Yes! Evaluate the number of ounces of fiber in a square yard of carpet (face weights). Generally, the heavier the carpet, the better it holds up. The same carpet might be sold in 28-, 34- and
40-oz. weights. Choose heavier weights for high-traffic areas.

22. How to choose carpet if I am sensitive to new-carpet fumes?

Seek out a green label certifying reduced volatile organic compounds; ask that the carpet be aired before installation.

23. How to remove red wine stains from a carpet?

• Pour white wine over the red wine stain, or simply blot stain with a clean cloth or paper towels
  if no white wine is available.
• Lift as much liquid as possible when blotting. Do not rub.
• Sponge the stained area with warm water.
• Blot dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
• Apply carpet shampoo, gently working foam into stain.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Repeat until stain is completely lifted.

24. How to clean beer from carpet?

• Apply a small amount of mild liquid detergent directly to the stain.
• Blot with a dry, white cloth.
• Flood the stain with ammonia.
• Blot again with the cloth.
• Flood the stain again, this time with white vinegar.
• Blot again with the cloth.
• Apply a little more liquid detergent to the stain.
• Blot again with the cloth.
• Flood once more with water.
• Blot one last time.

25. How to do with a frayed carpet?

Your carpet's fuzzy frays can be trimmed so they're unnoticeable. And frayed edges abutting tile, wood or other surfaces can easily be concealed with a carpet bar.

26. How to deep-clean my carpet?

• Remove dry soil with a thorough vacuuming.
• Pretreat spots and high traffic areas and lightly brush or agitate these area.
• Extract or rinse the carpets with a rental machine. Make 3 drying passes (with the water off)
  for quicker drying. Use an acid free rinsing agent sold with the rental machine (vinegar is a
  last resort) to remove any spotters and detergent residue.
• For quicker drying, use floor fans in each room. Open a window on each end of the house to
  evacuate the humidity. In the winter open the windows 2 inches for 15 minutes.

27. How to patch a hole in carpet?

• Cut out the entire damaged area with a utility knife. Try to do this with just one cut on each side
  and avoid cutting through the carpet pad.
• Use the cut-out piece as a pattern to cut a new piece. Be sure to match the direction of the pile.
• Spread carpet adhesive on the exposed carpet pad and on the back of the patch itself.
• Put some adhesive under the edges of the carpet surrounding the hole as well.
• Press the patch into the hole and rough up the pile with your fingertips.
• Let the glue dry for about six hours and then vacuum the patched area.

28. If my carpet is burnt in a slight small area, what can I do?

Use a sand stone and gather some upper fibers from some other areas. Rub the burnt area with sand paper and place the gathered threads or fibers onto the burnt area (with the help of a transparent glue). After putting a reasonable amount of fibers onto the area, your burnt spot will not appear as prominently.

29. How to choose an area rug for an English country style room?

Use a faded Oriental (from a fine antique Persian to a kilim or dhurrie) or Aubusson, a plain sisal, or a flowery hooked Victorian in an English country style room.

30. How to choose an area rug for a French country style room?

Go with a flowery hooked rug or an Oriental rug for a Victorian interior; shop for a faded Oriental or an Aubusson in a French country style room.

31. How to choose an area rug for an Old World-style room?

Find an Oriental or Aubusson for an Old World-style room.

32. How to choose an area rug for a minimalism-style room?

Keep the rug plain and spare. Options include a solid-color sisal or solid-color chenille over a
hard-surface floor.

33. How to choose an area rug for a high-tech room?

Put an obviously manmade rug. A shag style, sisal or a flat commercial-style carpet work well.

34. How to choose an area rug for cottage, American country and garden-style rooms?

Use a hooked rug, rag rug or painted canvas floor cloth (florals, trompe l'oeil or a motif matching another textile in the room).

35. How to choose an area rug for arts and crafts style rooms?

Find a William Morris-style rug, perhaps with an essentially abstract design.

36. How to choose an area rug in eclectic-ethnic d└cor?

Select a fun faux zebra, leopard or tiger rug for a striking option in eclectic-ethnic decor. Sisal, coir and flat-woven, nubby dhurries work well, too.

37. How to choose an area rug for Mexican country style rooms?

Look for a nubby, handwoven geometric (possibly a stripe) or a sisal or coir rug.

38. How to choose an area rug for a home office?

Choose a fairly thin, flat rug if you're rolling on it with a wheeled office chair.

39. How to choose carpet for high traffic areas, such as the family room, hallways and stairways?

Choose residential carpet with a dense, firm construction, a tighter twist for enhanced durability, a shorter pile height, a shorter, tighter yarn loop.

40.What special caution for storing a rug?

When storing a rug (especially a heavy winter one), have it professionally cleaned and wrapped before storing in a climate-controlled area to avoid damage.

41. Can I throw away care tags?

Had better not! When you purchase a new rug, keep the care tag intact, or file it with your household maintenance and furnishings file for later reference.

42. How to care for small rugs?

Small rugs, such as those used at entrances, are difficult to vacuum. Take them outside and shake them vigorously until dust and dirt are no longer evident. (Some cities have ordinances against this once common practice.) You can also hang rugs over a clothesline or sturdy outdoor furniture and beat them with a broom to remove dust and dirt.

43. I find a cotton rug that appears washable, but is labeled dry-clean only, what can I do?

If a rug, even a cotton one that appears washable, is labeled dry-clean only, it may not be colorfast. Imported rugs tend to require dry cleaning; colors may bleed otherwise. Test before spot cleaning.

44. How to lessen the problem of long rug fringe becoming tangled and knotted in the washer?

Divide the fringe into several hanks, wrapping each hank with white string. Place the rug in a mesh laundry bag or zippered pillowcase and wash in cold water cold water.

45. How to dry wet rugs?

Hang wet rugs over a clothes-drying rack, a slatted picnic table, or several bricks stacked on a porch, patio, or breezeway. Hanging a wet rug over a single clothesline will distort the shape of the rug as it dries. Small rugs that are made from synthetic fibers similar to carpeting can be laid to dry on a small worktable or counter that is protected by a drop cloth, old sheets, or towels.

46. How to deal with a rug that pet concerns?

When pet hair accumulates in a rug, brush the rug vigorously with a stiff clothes brush or utility brush. Brush with the nap until dirt and hair cease to come out. Attack pet stains with a commercial enzymatic cleaner to help break down stain and odor.

47. How to care for woven and braided rugs?

Check for stitching breaks before and after cleaning woven or braided rugs. Check labels to determine whether small rugs are washable. If a rug is washable, a small rug can be placed in a zippered pillow case or mesh laundry bag. Machine wash in cool water on a gentle cycle, rinsing thoroughly. Tumble dry on low setting. Place large rugs on a vinyl or concrete floor or place an old blanket beneath them. Sponge commercial carpet cleaning foam over the surface and rub it in according to the product directions. Finish by rinsing or vacuuming. Dry thoroughly before replacing the rug on the floor.

48. How to vacuuming a rug?

Lay a piece of nylon screen over the rug and weight it around the edges with books or bricks. Vacuum over the screen. The dirt will be removed while the screen protects the rug from the vacuum. Alternatively, tie nylon mesh over the vacuum attachment and change the mesh frequently as dirt accumulates.

49. Do direct exposure to sun do harm to rugs?

Direct exposure to sun will cause fading. Be sure to find appropriate window treatments to safeguard valuable rugs from sun exposure, or install UV blocking window films.

50. How do I choose a rug if I want the rug to serve as a focal point?

Choose a rug with a central medallion.

51. How do I choose a rug if there is another obvious focal point of the room, such as fireplace?

Use a rug with a more repetitive pattern but no medallion.

52. How do I choose a rug if I have upholstery or wallpaper with an ornate pattern?

Choose a subtler pattern for the area rug.

53. How do I choose a rug if the walls and upholstery are fairly subdued?

Try a busier pattern to add more interest to the room.

54. How do I choose a rug for high traffic areas?

Choose a rug with a detailed pattern may be more practical. The more pattern, the lower maintenance.

55. What color rugs will make the room seem more spacious?

Choose lighter-colored rugs.

56. What color rugs will make the room cozy?

Darker colors in the rug will bring a cozy atmosphere to the room.

57. How do I choose a rug to add an interesting texture to smooth hardwood or tile floors?

Choose rugs made of sisal or jute.

58. How do I choose a rug to add a unique touch to a room?

Don't feel limited to rectangles. Octagonal or circular rugs work well.

59. Can I use different rugs within the same room?

Yes! You can use rugs of different patterns within the same room as long as the color coordinates. Using two rugs of the same size may tend to divide the room in half. Select rugs of differing sizes to create more interest and contrast.

60. What size rug under the coffee table do I need?

Typically 4' x 6' or 6' x 9' area rugs will work well under coffee tables. The size you should choose depends on the size of your coffee table and surrounding furnishings. The area rug should be large enough to accommodate all four legs of the table. The area rug should be approximately the same length and width of the furnishings in the space. To accent the furnishings most effectively, leave some flooring between the area rug and the furniture exposed.

61. What size rug under a dining room table do I need?

Most dining room tables will need an 8-foot wide area rug. The chair legs shouldn't fall off the rug when people are seated at the table or pulling the chairs away from the table to seat themselves. To determine what size rug you need, measure the length and width of the table and add at least 4 feet to each measurement.

62. What size rug for an entire room do I need?

For many rooms an 8' x 11' rug will work well. Try to leave an equal amount of flooring exposed as a border on all sides. If that is not possible, try to ensure the borders on parallel sides of the rug are equal.

63. Do I need a rug pad?

Yes! Rug pads keep the rug properly positioned, preventing it from sliding and wrinkling. Rug pads also reduce wear and tear on the rug. Rug pads help to absorb the impact of feet and noise and make vacuuming easier. Rug pads help protect smooth-surface flooring, like hardwood or laminate, from being scratched by back of the rug too.

64. What kind of rug pad will hold a rug firmly on a wood or other smooth-surfaced floors?

A pad made from slightly heavier polyester scrim coated with PVC work well.

65. How to remove furniture dents from carpet?

Move the furniture to expose crushed carpet pile. Place crushed ice cubes all over the area to be restored. Allow it to dry naturally and the carpet pile will spring back to life.