Oriental Rug Salon is experienced and certified in the restoration, cleaning, and repair of all Oriental, Turkish, Persian, wool, silk, and antique area rugs.  Experienced-certified professionals perform our cleaning efforts, and we are proud to be the “cleaner of choice” to many rug collectors, restoration companies, floor covering contractors, appraisers, and rug owners who simply cherish their area rugs. Our cleaning process begins with a Carpet Cleaner thoroughly inspecting and performing a twenty-four-hour dye migration test, followed, where appropriate, with a full submersion wet clean, using soft brushes and pH balanced soaps and rinsing agents. Our cleaning process takes approximately one week and provides phenomenal results.  Unlike automated batch washing cleaning plants where rugs are placed in a large washtub, each rug trusted to Oriental Rug Salon, is washed individually where [...]

Click on the link below to watch a video on how Persian rugs are made. https://orientalrugsalon.com/how-persian-wool-rugs-are-made/ A Persian rug is a work of art that can explain the heritage of the region where woven and is primarily produced in Iran and other Islamic rug-making countries in the "rug belt." Rug weaving is an essential part of the Persian and Islamic culture and art and allows these regions a source of income.  Often people question why "Oriental rugs cost so much."  The simple answer is a typical 8X10 hand-knotted area rug can take eight months or more to produce depending on the knot count.  There is a lot of labor and love that goes into each rug. "Oriental rugs" are produced by the countries of the "rug belt," which stretches from [...]

Specialists in Oriental Rug Cleaning, Repairs, and Restoration At Oriental Rug Salon, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and only employ highly skilled and experienced craftspeople. Our Oriental rug restoration team cleans each rug by hand and irrespective of size and value, all area rugs are handled with the same level of skill and professionalism using only the best quality cleaning products and materials. A photographic record is made of the rug on arrival to our shop, highlighting areas that require attention such as color restoration, moth damage, edges, stoppers, pet urine issues, etc. giving us and our client a record of the rug prior to the commencement of work. Upon the area rugs cleaning or repair, we photograph the rug again so that we hold a [...]

Exactly What Is An Oriental Rug? As an “Oriental” rug cleaning, restoration, and repair company, the professionals at Oriental Rug Salon continuously hear clients referring to their Persian or Turkish wool or silk area rugs as “Oriental rugs”. The term “Oriental rug” seems to be a catch-all for consumers when they speak about their cherished rugs.  Persian rugs are not “Oriental rugs”, they’re Persian rugs and machine-made "Oriental rugs" are not real Oriental rugs. “Oriental” rugs are produced in “Oriental countries" such as  Asia, China, and other locations in the eastern world.  Persian, Turkish, Gabbeh, Kilim, Navaho, and other rugs are made in their perspective countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, etc. Materials Used in Persian and Oriental Rugs Many Oriental, Persian, Turkish, etc. area rugs are created primarily from wool or [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is a leading appraiser of hand-knotted and antique Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Gabbeh, Kilim, Bokhara, Navajo, and many other wool and silk area rugs. Valuations, when performed by an unbiased appraiser, are helpful for determining the actual value of an area rug by a third party for the purposes of: Insurance – A certified rug valuation will serve as proof as to the value of an area rug BEFORE damage occurs such as theft, flooding, a fire or other instances where your area rug is irreparably damaged. Our valuation will include the actual replacement value of your rug. Private Sale or Auction – If you are considering the sale of your area rug, a professional valuation will provide you with the value of your rug, along with some [...]

Karastan wool area rugs are renowned for their exquisite beauty, quality, and resilience and are built to last.  Karastan wool area rugs are manufactured in America at the Mohawk Eden, North Carolina mill. Karastan Rug Production Many Karastan wool area rugs are made of high-quality worsted wools of New Zealand. There are two types of Karastan wool rugs: Woven – These types of wool rugs are designed to resemble woven Oriental rugs with the yarn pattern appearing both on the front and the back of the rug.  Woven Karastan rugs are made on an automated mechanical loom. Tufted –Tufted types of wool rugs have a backing material glued over the back of the rug – therefore the pattern of the rug is only visible from the top. Tufted Karastan rugs [...]

At Oriental Rug Salon, we don't just provide a surface-clean result – we make sure the rug has been thoroughly cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized from the inside out. Our thoroughly exhaustive hand-washing process includes several steps to ensure the best results. First, the area rug is inspected and photographed so that we can determine the best cleaning method for that particular area rug. Second, A 24-Hour bleed test is performed.  Our rug master will choose six to eight different areas on the rug and test those areas with a solution for 24-hours to check if the colors of the rug will "bleed" or migrate.  If dye migration is discovered, there are steps we can take to mitigate color loss and damage. Third, The area rug is vibrated with over 40,000 [...]

Never allow a carpet cleaner to "clean" your cherished Oriental, wool or silk area rug and here's why. A genuine hand-knotted area rug is a beautiful piece of art and a precious household object, complimenting a room in both traditional and modern surroundings. Originating in the Middle East (Persian, Turkish, etc.) or Far East (Chinese), a genuine hand-knotted rug is woven in natural materials, like silk, cotton, and wool. Most rugs are priced according to their knot density or ratio; the higher the density, the more precious the rug. Good hand-knotted rugs gain in value over time, and antique rugs command even higher prices. As many rugs age, the colors become more mellow and beautiful. However, these qualities only emerge in an area rug that has received the best care [...]

A genuine hand-knotted area rug is a beautiful piece of art and a precious household object, striking a note in both traditional and modern surroundings. Originating in the Middle East (Persian, Turkish, etc.) or Far East (Chinese), a genuine hand-knotted rug is woven in natural materials, like silk, cotton, and wool. Most rugs are priced according to their knot density or ratio; the higher the density, the more precious the rug. Good hand-knotted rugs gain in value over time, and antique rugs command even higher prices. As the rug ages, the colors become more mellow and beautiful. However, these qualities only emerge in an area rug that has received the best of care throughout its years, which implies professional rug cleaning and maintenance. The Skill of the Professional Rug Cleaner [...]

Nationally Certified - A+ Rated - Genuine Hand Washing Of Oriental Area Rugs Welcome to Oriental Rug Salon, SW Florida’s most experienced and trusted rug cleaning, restoration, and repair facility.  As the “cleaner of choice” to many rug collectors, Oriental and Persian rug retailers, restoration companies and rug lovers, we’ve built our reputation on quality service and education. Our rug cleaning plant performs all cleanings by hand under the watchful eye of a rug master.  Unlike production plants that use automated batch washing equipment to wash many rugs at a time in a large washtub, our hands-on Persian approach allows each rug to receive the personalized care it deserves.  Our certified textile technicians are well versed in all rug types including Persian, Turkish, Bokhara, Kilim, Gabbeh, Balouchi, as well as [...]