<div>Aaron Groseclose, an expert on rugs, focuses on repairing torn corners of Oriental rugs. Although Groseclose mainly addresses professionals in the ICS Magazine article, personal owners of Oriental rugs can learn a thing or two from the insights he shared:</div>
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<div><em style="font-weight: inherit;">          "Area rug corners get a lot of wear and tear. Foot traffic across corners is particularly damaging. Careless vacuuming can catch corners in beater bar vacuum cleaners and tear the rug’s structure. Damage can also be caused by tugging on corners to move rugs around, which can detach weak or unstable selvages.</em></div>
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<div><em style="font-weight: inherit;">          On hand-woven rugs, the corner is where the end finish meets the selvage, often a spot where a rug is structurally weak. In traditional weaving, great care was taken to make corners strong and stable. In modern production weaving, that is not always the case. Many new handmade rugs have cut or reduced sides where the selvage and end finish are not integrally woven together. A few stitches or a simple overcasting is all that holds corners together on these rugs. This finish does not hold up well and often will tear open from foot traffic or cleaning."</em></div>
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<div>In order to make the most out of your investment rugs, take them to be professionally restored the minute you see wear and tear that could depreciate the rugs’ values. Following the countless do-it-yourself tutorials might end up disastrously and ruin your area rug completely. Instead of taking risks, seek a trusted<a style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #4060a5;" href="http://www.serafians.com/" target="_self" rel="nofollow">Santa Fe Oriental rug sales</a> and repair company to accomplish the task for you.</div>
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<div>Professional cleaning is one of the best ways to maintain the durability and appearance of your Oriental rug. When dirt, moisture and mildew accumulate abundantly, your rug becomes more prone to dry rot and warps. Its dyes will also fade or be masked by unsightly debris, stains, and even odors. <a style="font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; color: #4060a5;" href="http://www.serafians.com/services/" target="_self" rel="nofollow">Area rug cleaning in Santa Fe</a> resolves those issues with safe, quality sanitation products and cleaning processes. The professional cleaner helps in reinforcing the strength of the carpet that may even fully reveal its vibrant colors and patterns.</div>
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<div>Promptly repairing wear and tear signs make Oriental rugs longer-lasting. Small tears, holes, worn fringes, curling edges and other structural defects may seem inconsequential, but they can be the sources of more extensive damages. When these concerns are observed, especially on precious antique carpets, look for expert Oriental rug repair companies like Serafian’s. These pros will use decades of experience and precise skills to restore your cherished Oriental rugs to their original glories.</div>
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<div><strong>(Source: <em style="font-weight: inherit;">Rug Repair Part 6: Torn Corners and How to Repair the Problem</em>, ICS Magazine, December 19, 2013)</strong></div>
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