While an oriental rug can help highlight a room’s decor, remembering to have your oriental rug professionally cleaned once a year helps ensure its value and style stay intact. And though your rug might seem clean to the naked eye, taking a closer look at your rug reveals a dirtier story. In our “What’s Lurking Under Your Rug?” infographic below, we’ve taken a closer look at some of the microscopic offenders that are likely soiling your rug.

By John Ahdoot, Owner, Ahdoot Oriental Rugs