Pest control for rugs

No one wants to see the rugs they love damaged by pests. There are simple preventative methods to ensure that pests like moths, mice and other insects won’t be a problem.

Regular detailed cleaning

Pests like to target rugs that have food crumbs or dusty areas. Weekly vacuuming should help take out unwanted food crumbs and dirt. It is also important to get under furniture or use a nozzle to get hard to reach places.

Rugs should be cleaned by professional carpet cleaners once a year to get a deep clean. The methods they use get a better cleaning that rental machines or just vacuuming. They also extend the life of your rug.

Repellent solutions

Many rug cleaning companies have services to treat rugs with moth repellent solutions. This treatment should be done once every five years for frequently used rugs. For rugs in storage, the treatment should be done every year. If a pest situation is bad ask a professional how often the treatment should be applied.

Storage

It is important that rugs be cleaned in a clean temperature controlled closed area. The isolated area is key to preventing pest entry at the start.  Additionally, it is important to have the carpet covered.  Plastic isn’t the best material for the job. It prevents dust but it doesn’t allow the carpet material to breathe. Fabric covers are good because they are breathable but they can be expensive. However, high thread counts are good to prevent dust mites and other small pests from accessing the rug.  

The best material to use is paper. It’s inexpensive, breathable and prevents pest from getting to your rug. It’s also eco-friendly and doesn’t leech any toxins into your rug.