Archive for July, 2009
Using Small Rugs to Decorate
Written by mandy on July 14, 2009 – 1:48 am -When you begin to decorate your home or if you just want to make a simple change a small rug can make a big difference. There are several different ways you can use a small rug to add beauty and comfort to your home.
In the Kitchen
You can use small rugs around the kitchen sink for added comfort and style. While preparing dinner or washing dishes you will be able to provide comfort to your tired feet when you step onto a small braided rug in front of the sink.
In the Bathroom
When you place a small rug in the bathroom you will be able to step out of the bath and not worry about dripping water all over the floor. You won’t need to worry about falling if your feet or the floor is wet. You can also place a small rug in front of the sink so you can find comfort on your feet while you are styling your hair or putting on your makeup. Your bare feet will appreciate the soft texture of an area rug.
At Your Entrance
You may want to place an area rug at the entrance door so you can have your guests wipe their feet before they enter your home. This will save you a lot of time and work in the long run, especially if it is weathering outside. You can even place a small rug at a patio door so you can stop muddy footprints from destroying your clean floors.
In Your Bedroom
You can place a rug at the foot of your bed on the floor so when you wake up you will be able to place your feet on a plush area rug instead of a cold hard floor. You can purchase an extra plush area rug to go in the bedroom.
Anywhere in Your Home
A small area rug will look good anywhere in your home. Use it to keep down mud and dirt on high traffic floors, to keep your feet warm, or to place at the tub or in front of the sink.
You can purchase small rugs in different colors, textures, and styles. Purchase a small Persian rug to make your room look great. You can also find small rugs that are used to coordinate the decor in the room.
A small rug can be easy to find and decorate with without costing you a lot of money.
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Cleaning Wool
Written by mandy on July 14, 2009 – 12:38 am -If you have a wool rug in your home you may find yourself in a complicated position when it comes to cleaning it. If you have every owned a wool sweater you already know how difficult it is to clean wool. You can’t get wool wet so this makes cleaning complicated.
Most people opt to go to a professional dry cleaner to clean their wool sweaters and small wool rugs. This is just one way to clean the wool. You pick it up in a few days and your have a clean wool rug or sweater, it’s that easy.
If you have a large rug you want to get it cleaned without the hassle of dragging it out of your home and taking it to a professional. In fact, unless the facility has special equipment they cannot clean large wool items.
Your next option is to hire a professional to come into your home and clean your wool rug. A professional uses chemical cleaners to clean the wool rug instead of using water or steam. Most companies today use non toxic cleaners so they are safe for everything and everyone around them. Before you decide on one company you may want to do some calling around and checking on prices and products used. The cost will depend on each individual company.
If you have a spill on your wool rug try using over the counter cleaning supplies made specifically for wool rugs. Do not use water to clean your wool rug. These types of solutions are great for removing pet odors from wool rugs. Select the right product carefully. There are several on the shelves but you need to read all the details to make sure you have the right one, especially if you have children or pets in the home. Always follow directions.
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