How To Get Rid Of A Fringe On A Rug

By hiding the fringe you get the same look you want but without the structural damage to the rug.

How to get rid of a fringe on a rug.

In general a fringe is the part of the rug that gets the nastiest and it needs a great deal of effort to get it cleaned. Vacuum the rug s fringe carefully with the nozzle attachment to get rid of dirt and debris. The usual reason for wanting to remove a fringe from an oriental rug is because it has become ragged and many of the threads have become loose or detached. This is a feature that many rug enthusiasts really enjoy about their oriental or persian rugs however when the fringe starts to look dirty or dingy on your antique rug cleaning it can be a hassle.

First flip your carpet back and brush all fringe off the reverse side of the rug. Periodically lift up the edges of the rug and vacuum the floor beneath it to prevent dirt from. If your rug is large you may need a second hand on the other end to assist this motion. You can use vinegar or any other chemical that is not harmful to the rug.

In this case use vinegar because it removes stains and odors. Fringes on genuine hand knotted rugs are extensions of the warp threads which with the weft form the structure for making the knots and are therefore an intrinsic part of the rug. Rug fringe is a byproduct of the weaving process of rugs. Combing the fringe helps get rid of the remaining dirt.

If wrapping the edge is not an option because the tassels are too long you can also simply fold the tassels behind the rug and cover them with material. Done in unison on either side the fringe will fall flat. Before we get into to details of raw material you should check out if your rug is hand woven or machine woven. If it is done unevenly the fringe may tuck under the rug.

Spray the fringe with whatever chemical you are using. Using a soft and gentle brush comb out the fringe.