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When one has invested in a Persian carpet, it can be a frightening and stressful situation should any damage occur to their prized possession. There are measures to prevent accidents happening, although sometimes accidents are inevitable. This is especially so when the carpet is being used in a family home, and therefore prone to the happenings of life. The most important fact to remember is that the fundamental of successful treatment of damage is speed. Water damage is perhaps one of the most dangerous threats to your Persian carpet. Water absorption will cause the warp and weft of your rug to rot. As the rug gradually dries the damaged area will become brittle. Water damage can also cause the colors of your Persian carpet to run, something which can only be repaired by an expert restorer. Water damage can occur a number of ways – burst pipes, flooding, leaking roofs, or even a bucket knocked over. The first action to take must be to absorb all the excess water using an absorbent towel, sponge, tissue or cloth. If a cloth is being used it must be made from cotton which has not been dyed, to prevent color run. The next thing to do is sponge the damaged area with clean water. Under no condition should carpet shampoo be used, as this will be fatal to your carpet! The last step is to dry the wet area with warm air. A hair-dryer with variable temperature settings is probably the best tool for this purpose. Using the lowest setting on the hair-dryer, the carpet must be dried completely. It can be frustrating and tiring but this is important in ensuring the preservation of your rug. To ascertain whether the rug is completely dry, it is determined by the feel; if the patch feels leathery and hard then it is not yet fully dry. After the drying process is complete, the wool fibers may be matted together. Gently rub the fibers with the fingers until the fibers have separated again. Stains are also inevitably part of home life, but quick action can also help to prevent that ugly stain from staying there permanently. Firstly you will have to check if the dye of your carpet is such that it runs easily. Test a small corner with a damp cloth. If the colors come away on the cloth, you will have to take your carpet to an expert restorer. If the color is fast then you can try and treat it at home. Mop up or absorb the worst part of the stain so that the stain is dry. Start from one corner (not the center) and work your way across. Urine from pets are probably the worst culprit – do not leave to dry since the chemicals will rot your carpet. In the case of urine, mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with 1 pt (0.5 litres) of lukewarm water and work into the affected area. Rinse with clean warm water soaked into a sponge and mop up the water and dry with white blotting paper or unstarched, undyed cotton held down by a stack of books. For tea, coffee, milk or alcohol, use a non-alkaline detergent mixed with some lukewarm water, rinse with clean lukewarm water and dry with a hair dryer, as described above for water stains For stains caused by blood, egg or gelatine, never use hot water since this will set the stain. Rather mix half a cup of salt with 1 quart (1 litre) of cool water and sponge. Rinse with cool water and blot dry.
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