Antique carpets represent enormous range in motifs and color harmonies and you'll simply lose yourself seeing the diverse combinations of rich antique colors and heavy intricate weaving. The diverse range of antique carpet pieces that you'll encounter while shopping for them are mostly Oriental carpets and rugs that portray the mystery and legend of the far off lands of the Orient. Easy to care for The carpets of today are more stain resistant than they have ever been in the past, which makes cleaning even the worst possible spills easier than ever. No matter type of spill it may be, there is always a way to clean it up. Variety of use Carpets aren't only for floors anymore, which is a really great thing. You'll find several products out there on the market that can help you get rid of spills quick. The products range in use and can be helpful when matching them with the different types of spills. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to help you keep stains out. By taking immediate action you can prevent spills from becoming stains that leave you with a dirty and messy carpet. Never use cleaning or spotting solutions that contain bleaches as they can mess up the color of the carpet. Hot water extraction The hot water extraction system is highly recommended, as it considered to be one of the best methods for carpet cleaning. Also known as steam cleaning, the process consists of spraying a mixture of water and detergent into the pile and recovering the water and soil with a powerful vacuum that puts it into a holding tank. If the burn is large, you'll need to replace the area with a new piece of carpet. You can do this yourself if you know how, or have an installer do it. Furniture marks Heavy furniture can result in indentations being left on the carpet. To get rid of these nasty marks, you should sprinkle your carpet with some club soda, place a towel over the area, then iron it. The result in the end is a rustic knotted look that is very appealing. Fiber type Frieze carpets are normally made with high quality nylon yarn. Nylon is one of the most popular and most widely used fiber types for wall to wall carpets. Density It is very interesting that several people use the density of carpet as their primary factor in judging quality.