Buying rugs on the web has never been any easier than it is today. With a large variety of rugs to choose from, you can’t go wrong with choosing an online rug store such as this. We offer quality and luxury rugs  for every client that comes our way. We understand that our customers want value for money and they also want to choose a style that is within their budget means. No matter what rug design or style you choose, we guarantee you won’t be dissapointed with our prices. These rugs will make any home look beautiful and elegant.

At Calverts Carpets we have traditional rugs, children’s and  designer rugs and many more to complete any room in your home. The benefits of shopping on the web is that you have the opportunity to view many choices of different designs.

We also have it delivered right to your front door. The designs are all created from various cultural backgrounds across the world. You won’t be able to find so many choices of carpeting anywhere else. Our rugs are manufactured from various parts of the world including China, India, Persia and Afghanistan. Any design you would like, we have it and more. The value of our products is what counts and we achieve that goal like no one else in the world.

We strive to deliver satisfactory service to all of our clients. We know that our online rug store will surpass all of your expectations. Especially when you find exactly what you need to turn your home into the place you’ve always dreamed of. Whatever the case may be, with Calverts Carpets you’ll have the world under your feet.

Some rugs may look as though they’re losing their vibrant color when often it’s just a matter of the color being camouflaged by soil and grime. The fibers of a rug can become packed and matted if dirt, dust and other particles are not removed on a regular basis. Also, when fibers become packed and matted, some rugs have a tendency to attract and hold even more particles.

A rug pad keeps your rug from sliding around, plus it can help your rug retain its original appearance longer and extend the life of the rug by preventing premature aging of the rug.

Rotate Your Rugs
It is recommended that you rotate your rugs at least once a year. This means turning the rug end for end or 180 degrees. This helps the rug to wear more evenly. Sunlight can cause fading and traffic patterns can cause uneven wear and rug cleaning just can’t undo that. So, rotate your rugs and avoid excessive fading or deterioration.

Most pictorial rugs do not fall under this guideline of rug rotation since they might feature a design or scene that is best when the rug is placed one certain way.

Vacuum (or Shake) Your Rugs
Vacuuming is an essential part of rug cleaning for most rugs because dirt and sand act as abrasives and can damage or break down the fibers of your rug.

I said ‘most rugs’ in the previous statement because it is better to shake out a few types of rugs, such as a flokati rug or a leather shag rug, rather than to vacuum them. After shaking a flokati rug, the fibers can be gently ‘combed’ or ‘raked’.

Some rugs, such as those made from sisal or bamboo, can be shaken OR vacuumed.

Smaller rugs can be shaken by hand. Hold one end of the rug and shake it so you give it a good ‘snap’ to loosen dirt and other particles. Then, do the same while holding the opposite end of the rug.

Rugs that are too large to be shaken in this manner can be hung over a fence or a clothesline and beaten on the back/bottom of the rug with a broom handle or similar object.

Although some rug experts advise vacuuming expensive or elaborate rugs on a daily basis, it’s a fact of life that most people already have enough to do and daily vacuuming is not always going to happen.

So, the best thing is to fit it in as often as possible. Keep in mind that rugs in busy areas, such as a family room or hallway, need to be vacuumed more often than rugs in areas with less activity or traffic.

There are some people who believe the vacuuming of rugs should be done with suction only (using just the hose and an attachment) and that the rotating beater bar should not be used on any rugs.

Many other people with an opinion about rug cleaning feel it is okay to use the beater bar on cut pile rugs as long as basic guidelines are followed.

Vacuuming Tips
These vacuuming tips apply no matter whether the hose and an attachment are used or the beater bar is used.

General Rug Maintenance

Hand Tufted and Hand Knotted Rugs

Shaggy Rugs

Machine Made Rugs

Natural Fibre, Sisal and Loop Pile Rugs

Spills and Cleaning Tips

All rugs and carpets require specific care in order to keep their appearance and lengthen their lifespan. There is minor but important differences in caring for machine made and handmade rugs, if done properly you can add considerable life to your rug.

General Rug Maintenance

Prevention is better than a cure as the saying goes, so we have compiled a list of ways in which you can prevent your rugs ever getting damaged: Avoid your rug (and floors) getting dirty by protecting entrances to your home with dedicated barrier mats. Consider a “no shoes ” policy in your home. This will also protect hard flooring and carpeted areas. (In many countries this is the norm) If possible rotate your rug periodically to distribute the areas of heavy traffic. Never place rugs on damp or wet floors We also recommend the use of a rug underlay to prevent colour transfer onto existing floor coverings and hard floors, rucking problems and tripping hazards on hard flooring. Some rugs have manufacturers care labels attached when purchased so you should always read and follow the supplier’s guidelines and recommendations. Vacuuming and Brushing Your Rugs Regularly vacuuming your rug is fundamental in prolonging the life and preventing premature wear. Hand Tufted and Hand Knotted Rugs With these rugs suction-only type of vacuum should be used. You should never use a beater bar on the surface of these types of rugs. If you are using an upright vacuum with a beater action ensure the brushes are on the highest setting and just skimming the surface of the rug.

Shaggy Rugs

For shaggy rugs shake the rug to loosen any grit or loose fibres and by using tools on the lowest setting it will help to minimise the excessive shedding usually associated with these types of rugs, especially the felted wool fibres. Machine Made Rugs These types of rugs with a cut pile should be vacuumed with cleaners that have beater bars. This will keep the pile upright and loosen any grit in the base of the pile. Periodically, the rug should be turned pile down and the back of the rug should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner. The beater bar set low to loosen any grit in the pile. The rug should then be turned the correct way and vacuumed as above.
Natural Fibre, Sisal and Loop Pile Rugs For these rugs a ‘suction only’ type of vacuum should be used. It is important to never use a beater bar on the surface of these types of rugs. Fringes can be straightened out by hand with a comb or soft brush or with the use of the vacuum tools using a single motion away from the rug.

Spills and Cleaning Tips

Firstly, you should never rub the surface pile of a rug. The correct way to approach a spillage or mark is to blot the area with a clean, absorbent cloth or white paper towel. Try not to make the spillage area larger. Secondly, you should scrape up any excess spillage with a blunt knife or spatula. Before using any cleaning products on your rug, you should always ‘spot test’ the rug to ensure the solution you are using will not damage or bleach the fibres of the rug. Washing up liquid, abrasive cleaners or caustic solutions (including some carpet cleaning products) contain bleaching agents and these can damage the pile of your rug, so it’s important to find the correct cleaning solution. We have used Woolclean products and various solutions used for washing woollen clothes such as Stergene and pre wash sprays successfully and find they give good results and do not harm the fibres. Always brush the pile so the affected area is the same direction as the rest of the rug ( A normal comb is very good for this as it separates the tufts and helps prevent a matted appearance ). If you are not confident in tackling a spill seek professional advice.