Moths can cause irreversible damage to anything wool\u2013especially rugs. It can be hard to spot the damage at first, but with a little knowledge, you can prevent the loss of your beautiful wool rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moths lay their eggs on the top of the rugs, but they also appear on the back. The eggs eat through the fibers of your rug and cause holes or missing lines of wool. Moths are attracted to wool. They often appear when a rug is in a dark and damp or humid area of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moth eggs look like white snot on the front or back of the rug\u2013almost like a thin, white skin. As they eat through the rug, you can start to see tiny black or white eggs. By this time, the wool will start to fall off the rug or get sucked into your vacuum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting to the moths early is important. If you start to see the thin, white skin or \u201cmoth snot,\u201d immediately take the rug out of the house. If possible, put it in a plastic bag or wrap it in plastic if the rug is too large for a bag. If you vacuum the rug, make sure to clean your vacuum well. They can live inside your vacuum and cause even more damage later on. Get your rug professionally cleaned as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, very few rugs made of wool or silk are mothproof. And there are very few products out there that can be sprayed on a rug to protect it from moths.
If you need to store your rugs for a short period, keep them wrapped in breathable paper in a cool, dry place. Do not store them directly on concrete. If you will be storing rugs long term, have them professionally wrapped.
To avoid moth damage in rugs you are using everyday, make sure to vacuum once a week, and vacuum on the back side of the rug at least once or twice a year if possible. Keep them dry as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moth damaged rugs can be repaired depending on the extent of the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Shaheen Rug Cleaning and Repair, we can clean and sanitize the rug first. We are able to repair some moth damage if it is smaller than the opening of a typical coffee mug, a simple pattern, and the back of the rug is still intact. Once the moths have caused a hole through the back of the rug, it is not possible for us to repair. Each rug is treated differently depending on the extent of the damage. We have been repairing rugs since 1901. Our staff are knowledgeable and creative when it comes to repairing your rug!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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