Did you know you don’t always have to replace your old, worn rug with a brand new one? Rugs can often be brought back to a like-new, usable condition with a simple repair or restoration.

There are many different types of carpet repair, and most problems can be easily fixed by a professional restoration service. Carpet repair services include stretching, patching, reweaving, stain removal, seam repair, and repairing pet or flood damage. If there is a different issue with your rug, check with a professional to see if it is possible to be fixed with a restoration. Sometimes rugs are beyond repair and in that case, it is time to purchase a new rug!

In other cases, you might think your rug needs to be repaired, but in actuality it just needs a good cleaning. It is recommended that rugs used in high traffic areas, like a kitchen or entryway, are professionally cleaned and repaired once every two to three years. Dover Rug & Home offers a comprehensive cleaning and repair service to all of our customers. Our professional cleaning process includes reweaving or repairing worn spots, replacing worn fringe, and moth protection. Please keep in mind that professional repair is different from professional cleaning. Repair is more intensive and only necessary if your carpet has permanent stains, such as dye or ink, or irreversible damage, such as burns, holes or snags. Professional services will be able to tell you if your carpet just needs a cleaning rather than a repair.
A common form of carpet restoration is stretching. This process involves stretching the rug out and reattaching it to the tacking that is laid out next to the floor boards. Stretching can bring back the flat, crisp, smooth look from when the rug was first installed. If the main problem with your rug is that it has become worn out and sagging, stretching may be the perfect solution. To tell if your rug needs to be stretched, search for wrinkles, lumps, bulges, or loose carpeting. If you find any of these things in your carpet, stretching will be able to get rid of it.

Rug repair and restoration will not only save time and money, but the environment as well. Repairing or restoring an already existing rug is more sustainable than going out and purchasing a new one, especially if it is not entirely necessary. Rugs can easily be saved with a routine restoration, eliminating the need to buy a new one and reducing your environmental impact.

With a vigorous repair and restoration process, rugs can look as good as new- or even better! You’ll probably wonder why you ever considered buying a new rug in the first place.

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