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How to clean a valuable oriental rug and remove stains
Determine the material that the rug is made of.
Rug treatment varies depending on the kind of stain, its age and its chemical composition. The steps below cover a' do it yourself' economical stain removal procedure, but looking up more information on your rug material is recommended to be certain that you're using the best procedure for the rug.
Cover newly made spills immediately with dry towels. Always blot a stain, never push the liquid or solids into the rug.