Traditional Methods of Carpet Cleaning Can Damage Oriental Rugs If you have both wall-to-wall carpeting and Oriental rugs in your home, should not be cleaned in the same manner. In approximately 95% of all cases, an Oriental, Persian, Turkish, or other wool or silk area rug should NEVER be cleaned in the home, especially at the hands of a carpet cleaning company. Due to pile construction, the material of the area rug, dyes used, and other considerations, Oriental rugs should be professionally cleaned in a controlled environment by certified professionals, using the appropriate natural fiber cleaning solutions.  The area rug should never be steamed cleaned.  To properly clean a wool or silk rug, it should be dusted, professionally submerged, washed, pH-adjusted, and air-dried.  None of those tasks can be performed [...]

Our Family Has A Unrivalled Passion For The Care Of Persian & Oriental Rugs Oriental Rug Salon is a family-run business specializing in cleaning, repairing, and restoring all Oriental, Persian, Turkish and other wool, silk, kilims, and carpets. Annually we clean, repair, or appraise over 5,000 rugs and carpets for a host of clients, including rug collectors, interior designers, rug retailers, auction houses, restoration companies, and clients who cherish their hand-knotted wool or silk textile.  We can perform all types of work from routine cleaning and repairs to complete restoration of antique, wool, and silk rugs following years of neglect or accidental damage like floods and pet issues. Why Choose Oriental Rug Salon Professional Rug Cleaning, Appraisal, and Repair Experts Our experienced and certified technicians clean and repair all Oriental [...]

Click on the highlighted link for our video on the damage untreated pet urine can have on an Oriental wool or silk area rug.  Click Here. When it comes to pet urine stain and odor removal for Oriental, Persian, Turkish, and other wool or silk area rugs, Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida's "cleaner of choice."  Many rug retailers, rug collectors, restoration companies, and clients who cherish their floor coverings rely on our services for a quality-safe cleaning. Oriental Rug Salon's years of experience, coupled with industry certifications and genuine hand-washing procedures, guarantees clients the highest quality cleaning and customer service in the industry. When pet urine comes into contact with wool or silk textiles, urine acids and salts penetrate deep into the face yarn ending up in the rug's [...]

At Oriental Rug Salon, the most common question we’re asked as professional rug cleaners is ‘How often should I clean my Oriental/Persian area rug?’ – or any hand-knotted rug for that matter. The short answer is – usually way before you think it needs cleaning. And here’s why. Why you shouldn’t wait for your Oriental area rug to ‘look’ dirty before you clean it Hand-knotted rugs are masterful at hiding dirt and soil, and this is both a good and a bad thing. It’s incredible how you can lay down a well-made rug with a dark background color, like a good quality Kashan for instance, that will take foot traffic for years without looking dirty. Aesthetically, this is a plus; however, this rug will be hiding soil, pollutants, pollen, dust [...]

For our video on rug protector click here. One of our most popular services at Oriental Rug Salon is applying rug protectors for fine wool and silk rugs. We apply this service for rug retailers prior to a rug being sold, for consumers once they've purchased an Oriental or Persian rug, and for clients who have had their rugs cleaned at our facilities. Below we'll explain why it's a necessary element of the rugs care and maintenance cycle. What Is A 'Rug Protector"? After your area rug has received a thoroughly exhaustive hand washing, you will have the option to apply a rug protector treatment to the face fibers and fringe. This service involves using a solution that contains an organic hydrocarbon compound designed to repel spills and dry soil. [...]

Oriental Rugs and Pet Urine Issues Watch our video on what happens when a pet deposits urine on a wool or silk area rug.  Click here. Pet stains are incredibly challenging. To most people, their pets are a part of the family, and occasionally, pets will have accidents. If pet urine, throw up, or feces is left untreated on your wool or silk area rugs, the damage will be above and beyond an unpleasant odor. Urine and digestive juices penetrate the face yarns of your cherished area rug and spread to the backing and floor beneath. Because pet urine and feces contain scent markers, pets can sense where the previous incident is located and repeatedly urinate in the same spots. You may not be able to pinpoint the area until [...]

Oriental, Persian, and other wool or silk area rugs can be a room's focal point. As such, they may receive a lot of wear and tear. Many of these rugs are hand-knotted and are often heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation. Others are purchased as a long-term investment or as a design element. A high-quality hand-knotted rug can last for generations with proper care and cleaning. It's a good idea to get your area rugs professionally cleaned at least once every three to five years, depending on traffic, use, location, and other factors. If you're unsure whether your rug needs cleaning, here are some steps to take to determine how dirty it is. Very lightly dampen a clean white cloth and gently rub it against the rug's surface a [...]

Oriental Rug Salon cleans thousands of rugs annually. Unfortunately, we've seen our fair share of rug owners using the wrong product to clean up a spill or treat pet urine, and their efforts ended in the permanent staining of their cherished area rug. By panicking and going to the internet searching for a home remedy, if you choose the wrong one, you could permanently set the stain, thereby ruining the looks of your area rug. In your daily routine and interactions with children, pets, and friends at your home, accidents such as spills or pet accidents will occur. It is crucial to act quickly and take the appropriate steps to address the problem because the correct spotting technique can avoid any permanent damage. It is often easy to react incorrectly [...]

Professional rug washing, which may be similar to services such as carpet cleaning glendale, is essential not just for the appearance and health of your cherished area rug but for its longevity too. Different rug types have different foundations; flat woven kelims differ significantly from hand-knotted rugs. Some rugs have shorter piles, while others have a thick shaggy pile like a flokati. The yarns used, wool, silk, Jute, Viscose, and cotton, have their own requirements, as do the dyes used to create the beautiful colors. Just as rugs are unique, the company you choose to care for your rug should only be made after careful consideration of their processes, experience, and certifications. How To Care For Your Area Rug Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum.  How often you vacuum contributes immensely to [...]

When it comes to your Oriental and Persian area rugs' care and appearance, it is vital to choose a company with the experience and certification to guarantee a safe deep cleaning. Many factors go into selecting the right company, but the main one is trust. You must be confident that your cherished area rug is in good hands and will not be damaged or half-heartedly cleaned. Avoid rug cleaning companies that use automated batch-washing equipment.  Your genuine hand-knotted Oriental and Persian area rugs deserve specialty care and handwashing, not the impersonal tub rinsing where your area rug is mixed with up to a dozen others.  Washing your blue jeans in a washing machine is okay, not so good for fine hand-knotted textiles.  Often, such rough procedures can result in further [...]