Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida's trusted source for Oriental and Persian area rug cleaning, repair, and appraisals. We are a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider, certified by the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) and a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).  Our knowledgeable, certified staff has the experience and resources to deliver a phenomenal cleaning for any wool, silk, blend, cotton, or synthetic area rug experience in oriental rug cleaning and repair. How Often Should Area Rugs Be Washed Area rugs should be professionally washed every 3-5 years. In high traffic areas, such as foyers and family rooms, and for homes with pets, we recommend having the area rug cleaned every 1-3 years. Dry cleaning and steam cleaning your hand-knotted area rug [...]

Many rugs marketed today as “silk” are in fact, artificial silk rugs made of Viscose fibers.  Rugs made of Viscose are technically Viscose rayon and can present problems for those who own and have them cleaned. If you own a Viscose rug, it’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of owning this type of fiber.  Viscose is made of wood pulp and cotton byproducts.  Viscose is also called faux silk, art silk, man-made silk, fake silk, Rayon, banana silk, bamboo silk, lyocell, and raime. Many “inexpensive” designers’ rugs found today labeled as any of the above, are designed to make consumers think they’re purchasing “real silk” rugs.  Viscose is shiny and soft, often mimicking silk fibers.  Viscose fibers are weak and break easily when walked on and can be [...]

Your Oriental, Persian, Turkish and other wool and silk area rugs are not just home decor. They are also valuable textiles or cherished family heirlooms. At Oriental Rug Salon, our expertise in this industry can help you make the right decisions when cleaning and repairing your investment. We deliver a customized cleaning and treatment process for each rug trusted to us by utilizing old-world handwashing practices, coupled with experienced-certified technicians and leading-edge technology.  We provide a thorough and effective yet gentle cleaning process that removes years of dirt, oils, pollen, spills, and pet dander. In addition to stains and spots, we take special care to remove pet urine and odors. When evaluating a rug for cleaning, we consider a variety of factors to develop a customized treatment and cleaning plan [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida’s leading Oriental and Persian rug washing company serving clients nationwide. Oriental Rug Salon focuses on hand-washing techniques and effective treatments and guarantees the highest cleaning standards.  Every rug that enters our facility receives the utmost care and attention to detail, and all cleaning efforts are supervised under the watchful eye of a certified rug master.  Our cleaning solutions are GOLD Certified by the Carpet & Rug Institute, are allergen-free, and do not contain any hazardous or harsh agents. We specialize in various rug types, including Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Kilim’s, Hides, hand-knotted, Tufted and machine-made, and all other wool and silk textiles. Each rug accepted is inspected with Xenon and high-intensity lighting to help us determine the best method for cleaning your carpet.  Our specialized [...]

How long does it take to weave a quality wool area rug? A 4X6 area rug with 400 knots per square inch (KPSI) takes about 230 days. A 6X9 at 400 KPSI 518 days. 8X10 at 400 KPSI 768 days and a 9X12 at 400 KPSI approximately 1036 days.  Conversely, machine-made rugs of the same size can be made in a matter of hours. Due to the hand-woven nature of these area rugs coupled with their unique cleaning needs, here is why you should NEVER let a carpet cleaning company "clean" your area rug:  For Video Click Here Persian, Turkish, Oriental, and other wool and silk carpets are considered luxury items that add warmth, texture, color, and character to any room they occupy.  A hand-knotted area rug can last for [...]

Thoroughly Exhaustive Hand Washing of Oriental, Persian, and Turkish Rugs You may have owned your cherished area rug for many years now, but have you ever had it washed? Depending on the type of rug you have and the amount of traffic it receives, your rug should be cleaned every one to three years, depending on traffic, to help preserve its natural beauty, character, and longevity.  Click here to video our video. Natural fibers such as wool or silk in most hand-knotted rugs are as soft and beautiful as they are absorbent. Odors, dust, dander, dust mites, and spills all love to stick to these fibers.  A thorough vacuuming weekly will help remove most loose soils but is ineffective in eliminating oils and embedded sand and spills such as coffee, [...]

Annually the technicians at Oriental Rug Salon see dozens of cherished area rugs brought to our shop showing signs of moth or other insect damage. Sometimes the damage is confined to a small area, and corrective action can result in a seamless repair.  In other instances, the damage is extensive, leaving the area rug unsalvageable.  We’ve seen $50,000 rugs reduced to zero in a matter of weeks due to moth or other insect invasions. Facts About Moth Damage Adult clothes moths do not cause damage; they produce larvae that cause devastation to wool area rugs due to larvae feeding on wool.  Of the various type of moths, there are only two kinds to be concerned with: the webbing moth and the casemaking moth. Both moths’ spin a silken tube that [...]

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 [...]