Oriental rugs are typically handwoven using natural materials such as wool, silk blends, or cotton foundations. These rugs often feature complex patterns created with vegetable or mineral-based dyes that react differently to moisture, friction, and chemical exposure.
Professional cleaning focuses on:
- maintaining color separation without bleeding
- preserving knot definition and pile density
- preventing fiber stress caused by excessive agitation
- ensuring even drying to avoid warping or backing damage
A generalized carpet cleaning approach can compromise these characteristics, leading to irreversible damage that affects both visual quality and value.