Would you take a bath in this water?  Why should your area rug? Imagine for a moment.  The time has come to clean your cherished wool or silk area rug, and you don't know who to call. You perform a quick internet search, find a company close by, give them a call, secure an estimate, and the next thing you know, your rug is off to be "cleaned." Did you ask the right questions to make sure your area rug was going to be returned in better condition than when it left your home?  Will it be fresh and clean?  What procedures will the company use to clean your rug?  Is the company a specialist in wool and silk rug cleaning?  Are they certified and experienced, or are they a [...]

We're often asked is there a difference between genuine hand-washing of an area rug versus cleaning it by using the automated batch washing method as found at many production rug cleaning plants. To answer this question, call the auto manufacturers Bentley, Porche, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, and many other high-end producers and ask them why they recommend hand washing of their cars. Contact any museum and ask them if they allow their janitorial staff to clean wool or silk area rugs or farm them out to mechanical batch-washing facilities. The truth of the matter is, hand-washing of Oriental, Persian, Turkish, and all other wool and silk rugs and textiles is best left to professionals who are certified, experienced, and who clean rugs one at a time. To emphasize our point, the [...]

Oriental Rug Salon's appraisal services are relied upon by rug collectors, Oriental rug retailers, insurance companies, and clients who want more information about their cherished area rugs or need a certified value for donation or estate purposes. Recently a rug collector purchased the above Saddlebag for $100.00 and wanted to know more information about his purchase along with the approximate value. Oriental Rug Salon is able to appraise any wool or silk textile including the below Saddlebag. Our short appraisal is as follows: A Shasavan Soumakh Double Bag, Azerbaijan, northwest Persia, South Caucasus Border Region, Wool on Wool Foundation. The Shasavan tribal group are nomadic peoples who make artifacts of woven form while on migration. Double storage bags are frequently seen as part of their products. The weaving technique is [...]

It is said that a hand-knotted rug is a thing of beauty, and rightfully so. Many antique Oriental, Persian, Turkish, and other hand-knotted rugs were made using special techniques, materials, and dyes that simply no longer exist today. Many of these rugs were made from methods passed down from generations of weavers known for their craftsmanship and unique wool dying techniques.  Because hand-knotted area rugs are so special, the rug cleaning service that you select must be special too. When selecting a rug cleaning company, always check to see that those who will be doing the work have the proper skills, knowledge, certification, and training to perform the job correctly. It only takes one mistake to ruin your cherished rug! This is why it is always essential to only trust [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is a nationally recognized and certified professional cleaner of Oriental, Persian, Turkish, and all other wool and silk rugs and textiles. We are a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider, a Certified Partner with the International Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), and an authorized service provider by the prestigious Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). Oriental Rug Salon is A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau and a seven-year-in-a-row-winner of the coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award. How To Choose An Area Rug Cleaning Company in SW Florida When choosing a cleaning company like Oriental Rug Salon to care for your cherished Oriental, Persian, hand-knotted, or other wool or silk area rugs, experience, and certification matter. There are several reasons why you should choose Oriental Rug [...]

Oriental Rug Salon specializes in the cleaning, restoration, repair, and appraisals of all Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Silk, Wool, antique, hand-woven, Navajo, and Moroccan area rugs. As a Certified Firm with the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), a WoolSafe Certified Service Provider, and a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), your cherished wool and silk area rugs are in good hands. We are also A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau and a seven-year-in-a-row-winner of the coveted Angie's List Super Service Award. As one of the most referred and trusted area rug cleaning company's in SW Florida, Oriental Rug Salon ensures that our clients are absolutely thrilled with the quality of our services and not just merely satisfied, meeting our client's highest expectations [...]

Certified WoolSafe Approved Service Provider For Oriental Rug Cleaning Oriental Rug Salon is a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider in SW Florida specializing in the cleaning of all wool and silk area rugs including Oriental, Persian, Turkish, flatweaves, hand-knotted, and tufted wool area rugs. Oriental Rug Salon is internationally certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the prestigious Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). Our cleaning efforts are performed by hand, and not machine batch washing, and our technicians are experienced, certified, and are dedicated to the craft of washing, restoring, and repairing of all wool and silk rug types. Oriental Rug Salon offers FREE pick-up and delivery of most area rugs throughout Lee, Charlotte, and Collier County. We are fully licensed and insured, and also offer [...]

Oriental Rug Salon provides highly-professional and in-depth valuation and appraisal reports for Oriental, Persian, Turkish, Chinese, Kilim, and other wool and silk area rugs and textiles.  We provide online appraisals and valuations. Reasons For An Appraisal And What We Take Into Consideration Attribution – We identify the “type” of design and country of origin Description – We provide information on the design elements and history Auction Value – What have similar rugs sold for at auction Insurance value - To provide coverage or to assist in settlement of a claim Expert certificate – An independent 3rd party proof of valuation and appraisal Documentation purposes – Proof of value for general knowledge, resale, etc. IRS tax obligations: For probate and estate tax, or charitable contributions over $5,000, written appraisals are mandatory, [...]

At Oriental Rug Salon we're often asked by clients for tips on how to keep wool area rugs looking they're very best. As SW Florida's leading cleaning and restoration company for hand-knotted, tufted and machine-made area rugs, we'd like to offer the following information on how you can assure that your cherished rug will last for generations to come. Sweep You Area Rug To properly clean your area rug, we recommend sweeping the pile with a natural bristle broom or you could also hire commercial cleaning brisbane to avoid the hassle.  This sweeping action provides the benefit of agitation and is safe to use on rugs with fringe.  A broom with straw bristles is fine and sweep from one end to another. Don’t move your broom back and forth or you [...]

Would you like to know more about the old rug you picked up at the local flea market? Do you have an area rug that has been passed down in your family, and you’d like to know what kind it is or some historical information on this textile?  Or perhaps you’d like to know the value of a rug you currently own out of curiosity or for insurance purposes. The following data points will provide insight into how a professional appraiser values your Oriental, Persian, Turkish, or other hand-knotted rugs. Condition The most highly emphasized consideration when it comes to determining the value of a hand-knotted Oriental or Persian rug is its condition relative to its age. The older a rug is, the better condition it is in, and its [...]