Oriental rugs and area rugs have been made for centuries in all different corners of the world, and they can last for hundreds of years, but only if you take care of them properly. How is it possible that rugs can last that long, even with rudimentary cleaning techniques of older days? Because the process of professional rug cleaning that is practiced today can be simple, but it does take a bit of work to get them cleaned efficiently. Here is how Olde World Rug Washing Company cleans rugs. Immersion Cleaning You may assume that rugs and carpets are exactly the same in their construction, but they actually vary quite a bit. Carpets have fibers that are looped onto a mesh screen and glued onto a plastic backing, whereas rugs are tied to fibers on the back and have no backing. This means that carpets should be cleaned from the top, and rugs are better cleaned by immersion. Rugs will be soaked and rinsed on a draining surface at the company headquarters until the water runs