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For the longest time, I had no rugs or carpets in my apartment - none. Then, I saw a funny welcome mat and I bought it. I was so excited to show it off that I invited my friend the next day.

He said I ought to be careful because a welcome mat is a gateway rug.

He was right - I eventually did get a rug for my apartment. And I love it - the only thing I don't love is the cleaning. Luckily, there are professionals who can take care of that for me. I have a cat - and, let's just say, the rug needs professional care if it's to survive the little menace.

Besides, these things are expensive and I wouldn't dare mess around and find out if it survives my not-so-gentle touch. On top of that, professionals can do so much more for it than I ever could - like color correction and MicroSeal protection. I know because I've seen it, and because I did research for this podcast. River City Rug Cleaning was only too kind to provide all the info. (Well, I certainly hope they are ok with me grabbing stuff from their website. Thanks guys!)

Rug Cleaning with a Gentle TouchRugs are delicate things. You may get the Millennial urge to just scrub the hell out of it with a fond "may the odds be ever in your favor" (kind of like we do when we stuff everything into the washer!) - but don't. You could cause so much damage that no professional gentle hand can ever fix.

Whether your rug is made of wool, silk, or synthetic, it needs specialized care. Professional cleaners will know exactly which products to use to get your rug looking its best. There's a lot that can be wrong with your rug - from sun fading to pet stains and wine spills - but a master textile cleaner will know how to treat all those issues; the ones that can be treated, at least. If you ruin it beyond repair... well, then there's really nothing that can be done. Sorry.

Color Correction for a Refreshed LookIf you love colorful rugs because they add a splash of color and character to the space, you're not the only one. Colorful rugs are super popular and are expected to be one of the major trends in 2024. One thing that's not so great about them, kind of, is keeping the colors vibrant. Sooner or later, they fade - there's little that can be done about that.

Colors commonly fade from UV rays, improper spot cleaning, and pet or plant damage. However, if the fiber structure of your rug is not yet too damaged to hold dye, it's possible that the colors can be corrected. But make sure to have your rug color corrected sooner rather than later, as faded rugs which are left unattended for long periods are pretty much impossible to repair.

MicroSeal Fabric Protection for Long-Lasting BeautyI know what you're thinking - didn't you say there's a way to protect rugs from this? I did, and there is - but it's not a magical shield that will protect your rug from everything, forever.

It's called MicroSeal Fabric Protection and it's applied to the rug after the cleaning. It penetrates individual fibers, giving your rug protection from UV light, spots and spills, and even pet damage. However, as I said, this won't completely protect your rug from sun fading - that's impossible - but it will reduce it drastically.

It's also pet-safe, eco-friendly, and can withstand 8 to 10 professional cleaning sessions. Which you should definitely book, at least every one or two years - this can prolong your rug's lifespan and keep it looking its best.

River City Rug Cleaning does it all. So if you're interested in getting your rugs some much-needed TLC, you can learn more at the link in the description.

River City Rug Cleaning City: Hickory Withe Address: 2815 U.S. 64 Website https://www.rivercityrugcleaning.com/ Phone +1 901 341 7847 Email terri@residentialcarepro.com