How to Repair a Persian Rug

Cleaning and Reparing Stains

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  Clean the Persian rug in order to better inspect the rug for any potential tears. Vacuum the Persian rug going toward and against the carpet fibers. Use a strong suction vacuum cleaner. Lift the rug and vacuum the back.

• 2

  Remove old stains by diluting clear mild vegetable shampoo carpet cleaner with cool water. Spray the stain with the water and dip a white rag into the cleaning solution. Blot at the stain with the rag. Avoid spreading the stain by rubbing.

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  Rinse the soapy mixture with cool water and blot at the stain with a white towel until dry.

Fixing Tears

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  Lift the rug over and push the carpet fibers through the tear with a putty knife. Press both sides of the tear together.

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  Place a piece of duct tape over the hole. For light-colored Persian carpets, use a white piece of duct tape. Darker carpeting should have black or a like colored piece of duct tape.

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  Lift the carpeting back over and set on carpet padding.

Frayed Edge of Rugs

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  Choose a thread that is the same color as the background of the Persian rug. Strong threads such as wool or cotton are best for frayed edge repair.

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  Thread a sewing needle and make a knot in the thread. Press the needle 1/4 of an inch away from the bottom of the Persian rug damage. Continue to make several backstitched into the frayed area.

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  Sew diagonal stitched over the frayed edge by using an oversewing stitch. Avoid making the stitches too tight.

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  Make a knot in the thread at the bottom of the Persian rug. Cut off any excess thread with scissors.