Carpet moths can wreak havoc and happily destroy your beautiful Oriental wool and Persian area rugs. Carpet moths are tiny – only 5–8 mm long – and scamper around, only flying when it's warm (and in SW Florida, it's always warm). They shun light and hide in dark areas, laying batches of eggs that hatch larvae. The larvae then begin to eat the face yarns of your cherished area rug, causing holes and loss of pile. For a video on how to identify moth damage click here. How Can I Help Prevent Moth Damage A rug owner's first line of defense is to sweep their area rug with a broom (this creates a safe agitation and loosens sand and larvae) and then vacuum the rug weekly. Not just a quick [...]
Oriental and Persian Rug Repairs, Cleaning, and Appraisals As time passes, your cherished Oriental or Persian area rug will accumulate soils, dust mites, pollen, spills, and, if you own pets, perhaps pet accidents too. The buildup of these contaminates at first may not be noticeable, but give it a few years, and you'll see that the colors are not as vibrant as they once were, and you may start to see "sanding" (worn areas). To maintain your area rug's value, look, and longevity, it is essential to have it professionally cleaned every two to three years. If you start to see unraveled side cords or fringe, they should be repaired immediately, especially if the area rug is hand-knotted, to prevent unraveling or foundation damage to the rug. Oriental Rug Salon's [...]
Boy, how we love our pets. Occasionally they will have accidents, and when it happens on your cherished Oriental or Persian area rug, what you do next can determine if the "oops moment" is a no-biggie or a stain that requires professional intervention. Wool and silk Oriental and Persian area rugs are popular floor coverings because of their uniqueness, sophistication, color, and the beauty they add to any room. The hand-knotted process used to create these detailed "works of art" could have taken months or years of a weaver's life, and each has a story to tell. Because of the dedication to creating these rugs, they aren't "cheap," so knowing how to care for your investment is essential. The dyes used in dying the wool or silk colors on your [...]
Choosing an Oriental rug cleaning company can mean the difference between a safe, thoroughly exhaustive cleaning in a dedicated hand-washing plant or a carpet cleaning company with no rug certifications throwing your rug on a concrete floor and taking a wand to it. Experience and certification matter! This blog is designed to answer questions you may have regarding the differences between an "Oriental" and "Persian" area rug, how they should be cleaned, how old is an "antique" rug, and how Oriental Rug Salon takes care of clients' area rugs. In a world of machine-made and mass-production rugs, antique Oriental and Persian rugs are enjoying a resurgence in popularity, possibly because they're such a compelling and unique way to make a home more comfortable and interesting. Old rugs, handwoven with natural [...]
How We Clean Oriental Rugs When A Pet Has An Accident On Them We LOVE our pets; and to many of us, pets are part of the family. They go everywhere with us and can't wait for us to come home from a long day at work (or a trip to the grocery store). They love and depend on us for just about everything, and occasionally, they will have an "oops" moment right on top of our cherished wool or silk area rug. They didn't mean to. Accidents happen. The acidity in urine and feces from pet accidents can lead to mildew, mold growth, color fading, and strong, long-lasting odors in valuable wool or silk area rugs, so take care of the accident as soon as possible. At Oriental Rug [...]
Oriental Rug Salon is the "cleaner of choice" to many of SW Florida's leading interior designers, rug collectors, restoration experts, rug retailers, and rug owners who cherish their area rugs and want to ensure they receive the best cleaning and repair possible. Unlike companies who "batch wash" area rugs in mechanical wash tubs, all rugs trusted to Oriental Rug Salon are cleaned and restored in the same way the Persians have been looking after their beautiful rugs for centuries. We only clean and repair rugs by hand to ensure that each area rug receives specialized attention with the best cleaning and repair outcome possible. Since our beginning, we have cleaned and repaired thousands of rugs, and our projects range from the routine cleaning of wool rugs and simple repairs to [...]
At Oriental Rug Salon, we pride ourselves on having a team of certified experts with years of experience cleaning Persian, Oriental, modern & contemporary rugs. Our trained rug restorers use traditional handwash methods to deliver the safest and most thorough cleaning possible. With certifications by the Wool Safe Institute, the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), and the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), it's no wonder why we're the "cleaner of choice" to many SW Florida interior designers, rug retailers, restoration companies, and rug owners who cherish their beautiful wool or silk rugs. Oriental, Persian, Turkish, and other wool and silk area rug cleaning procedures take experience. Basic cleaning efforts offered by carpet cleaning companies may remove the more obvious surface stains and grime, but fail to [...]
As professional rug cleaners, the most common question asked by clients of Oriental Rug Salon is 'How often should I clean my Persian or Oriental area rug?" The short answer is – usually way before you think it needs cleaning. Let Us Explain If your area rug is starting to look dirty, you've already waited too long. Area rugs with hand-knotted foundations are, by design, able to hide dirt and other contaminates very well. This smoke and mirror mirage trick is both a good and bad thing. Good, because the rug's foundation acts like a sponge and holds on to dirt, pollen, dust mites, etc. while making it "appear" that your rug is clean. And bad, because of the hand-knotted rugs' ability to hide "nasty's" deep in its foundation, these [...]
Since 2007, Oriental Rug Salon has been the "cleaner of choice" to many Oriental rug retailers, interior designers, rug collectors, and clients throughout the United States desirous of a professional hand washing of their cherished Persian, Oriental, Turkish, Kilim, and other wool and silk area rugs. The beauty and life of an Oriental or Persian area rug are dependent on its cleaning and maintenance. A lack of care and attention will contribute to the rug's loss of value and attractiveness. Our experienced and certified artisans are experts in cleaning and repairing a wide variety of area rugs and kilims. Each rug cleaned by Oriental Rug Salon is washed by hand under the watchful eye of a Rug Master. We have other cleaning methods available to address their needs for the [...]
At Oriental Rug Salon, we love our pets, and believe me; we could start a small zoo considering the different types of pets our team owns. For many families, pets are part of their family and offer comfort, joy, and yup occasionally will have accidents on our Oriental, Persian, or other wool or silk area rug. Oriental Rug Salon is an expert at pet urine and odor removal in wool or silk textiles. Complete urine removal as soon as it occurs is vital in protecting your area rug's looks, value, and structural integrity. Without proper treatment, urine can lead to dry rot, dye migration, permanent staining, and poor indoor air quality due to bacteria off-gassing. Ways Pet Urine Can Damage a Cherished Area Rug: Urine can cause fiber damage by [...]
