DEMO- Preserving an antique rug is quite simple when complying with a few essential tips. Caring suitably for an antique rug will make it last for years and be a tremendous addition to your house's beauty. One of the things you can do to keep your antique clean is vacuuming, but you don't have to vacuum your rug every day. Vacuuming an Antique rug too much can have adverse results. It should be performed once or twice a week. Skip the fringes part when vacuuming, and be sure to vacuum in the same direction over the entire antique rug.