The answer is Yes!
The difference is between Area Rugs and Oriental Rugs.
In this post we will talk about the difference between synthetic rugs and hand made, wool oriental rugs.
Note: Some department stores do sell high quality Oriental Rugs.
How To Tell If Your Oriental Rug Is Authentic
- The wool on the back is sewn on, not glued
- If it is made from real wool, cotton, or silk.
- If the rug was dyed with vegetable dye or another high quality dye.
(How you can tell: If the colors have ever run, or stained your hard floor then your Oriental Rug is made with dye.) - If it was hand made with many details. (How you can tell if it is hand made: the lines are not straight and the details are not symmetrical.)
- Some Oriental Rugs are machine made, in this case, the tag on the back will describe the material of the rug and the quality.
How To Tell If It's An Area Rug
- The canvas backing is glued on to the back of the rug, typically on the back of wool.
- The backing is latex, meaning when you rub your hand across it, it feels like hard glue.
- The rug is made from synthetic fiber. When buying the rug, the tag should describe the material.
- Some rugs are even made from recycled materials, or a combination of synthetic material and wool. This also means, the colors will not run.
- Mainly, Area Rugs are synthetic, and are typically machine made.
The Worst Kind of Area Rugs In Regards to Pet Accidents
- Wool Area Rugs with glued canvas' don't handle accidents very well. After constant exposure the glue starts to loosen from the rug and eventually will tear right off. This will also happen with heavy traffic on the rug (which is similar to pounding the rug with a hammer) and direct sun light. These conditions will destroy your rug over time.
- Burlap (Sisal) Area Rugs are not designed to get wet and therefore when pet accidents gets on the rug, it makes a permanent stain.
Padding
If you have an Area Rug or Oriental Rug, padding is very important. If you have a high quality Oriental Rug a special, high durable padding is a must. If you want to maintain your Oriental Rug for generations to come, padding is important. (PetPeePee offers a special padding such as this. Please visit our website for more information. PetPeePee.com/OrientalRugs/AreaRugs)
By using padding, the colors will not run onto the hard floor and it will protect any damage caused by heavy traffic.
It is important for both Oriental Rugs and Area Rugs to have padding so the rug will not slip and cause any injuries.
Tip: The popular, rubber waffle shaped padding is not a good padding because it leaves stains on wood and marble flooring. It is also not a durable for your rugs.
When Pee Gets on Your Oriental Rug or Area Rug.
Dogs and Cats commonly pee on Oriental Rugs or Area Rugs simply because it is a soft place that reminds them of grass or litter. When houses have hard floors pets will tend to pee on any soft surface because they don't like to have any urine splash back onto their legs. If you want to eliminate the urine odor and remove any stain/discoloration, consider using PetPeePee System. Our product and system is designed to treat the urine without affecting the condition of the Oriental Rug or Area Rug. There are several options as to how to clean the rug. If you are local we can pick up the rug to our 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse and deliver it to you 100% odor free. If you are out of our region you can ship the rug to us and we can send it back with no urine odor, guaranteed! If you have a couple of spots, we have our Do It Yourself Cleaning Product that is made from naturally blended minerals from the Dead Sea and will provide you with excellent results and will never make colors run.
Tip: Never scrub the rug! Always clean with the nap, never against, and in the same direction. Otherwise you can ruin the nap and create an uneven pattern in your rug that may be permanent.
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