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 [...]

NEVER use a carpet cleaning company to "clean" your wool or silk area rug.  View our video here to find out why. A genuine Persian or Oriental rug is a beautiful, useful and precious household object, striking a note in traditional and modernistic surroundings. Originating in the Middle East, the Persian rug is hand-woven in natural materials, like silk, cotton, and wool. The rug is priced according to its knot density or ratio; the higher the density, the more precious the rug. Good 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 a rug that has received the best of care throughout the years, which implies professional rug cleaning [...]

Oriental Rug Salon is a full-service Oriental and Persian area rug cleaning and appraisal company located in SW Florida. In this week's blog post, we explore the history of the Gabbeh area rug. Gabbehs are traditionally hand-woven pile rugs of coarse quality and medium size characterized by an abstract design that relies upon open fields of color and a playfulness with geometry or simplicity. Made of natural, handspun wool yarn and all the colors are created with natural plant dye. Gabbeh patterns are of a very basic kind with only a limited number of decorative, mostly rectangular objects resembling mainly animals.  Furthermore, usually bright colors, such as yellow and red, are used. Although large fields of solid color are used in Gabbeh designs, the color is variegated (the color varies [...]

Vegetable Dyes and Persian-Oriental Area Rugs In genuine, hand-knotted Persian, Oriental, Turkish wool and silk area rugs, especially antiques, the dyes used to create each color of your rug were probably made from organic or vegetable dyes. Once the sheep's wool has been made into yarn the next procedure is to dye it using natural ingredients. For example, fruits, plants, and vegetables. The process to boil takes about 20 to 30 minutes to extract the pigment and strain from the natural ingerediants and then add cold water, cooling the bath down. The dye expert will then add wet wool and slowly nring to a boil over 30 to 40 minutes.  The batch is then simmered for 30 to 40 minutes or until a good color is reached. The specially made [...]

Never allow a carpet cleaning company an opportunity to ruin your cherished area rug.  This video explains why:  https://orientalrugsalon.com/videos/never-let-carpet-cleaner-clean-rugs-home/ Go With The Experts Persian, Turkish, wool, and silk area rugs, when properly cleaned and maintained, act as in-home air filters.   And just like your air conditioning filter, if your rugs aren’t properly maintained, they will contribute to indoor air pollution, develop wear patterns, and become a haven for dust mites, pollen, moths, and other unwanted pests and allergens. Genuine hand-knotted area rugs will last many generations with the proper care and cleaning.  At our company, Oriental Rug Salon, we have seen museum-quality textiles that are over 100 years old in phenomenal condition, and rugs less than three years old ready for the trash heap. If your area rug is hand-knotted, [...]

Flooded Oriental Area Rugs?  We Can Help! Annually, we receive dozens of rugs that have been involved in a water intrusion, and one constant is evident  The faster a rug receives professional intervention, the better the end result of the cleaning and restoration. Many rugs received are flooded as a result of a client or handyman playing plumber and incorrectly installing an under-sink water treatment system or refrigerator water line for an ice maker.  Other floods are a direct result of a water heater burst, an upstairs neighbors overflowing toilet or bathtub, or a result of a storm, hurricane, or other foul weather events. For whatever reason wool or silk Oriental, Persian, Turkish, etc. rugs is involved in a water intrusion incident, time is of the essence.  Rugs can be [...]

Oriental, Persian, and Turkish Area Rug Appraisals Two of the most influential factors that go into determining an Oriental, Persian, or Turkish rug’s value are its antiquity and where it was made. However, a rug’s quality of workmanship, size, and the materials utilized in its creation also play a significant role. Whether you’ve received your Oriental rug as part of an inheritance, purchased it from a dealer or private individual, or obtained it through other ways, knowing what your rug is worth means more than just knowing its value in terms of a dollar figure. While the actual cost of replacement or value on the market is important, it’s equally important to know the history of your rug, its approximate age, and any other information an expert can provide. Here [...]

Most hand-knotted Turkish, Oriental, Persian, Sarouk, Kilim, Afghan, and other area rugs are made from wool.  Wool is naturally fire-resistant, durable, wrinkle, and soil-resistant, and is the fiber of choice for some of the world’s most beautiful area rugs. Where does wool come from? Wool is a natural fiber grown by sheep that covers most of their body. The fleece protects sheep from the weather, keeping them warm during winter and cool during the hot summer. Woolgrowers genuinely care for their animals and the environment and are committed to doing what is best for their animals and the land. A key responsibility in caring for healthy and happy sheep involves shearing their fleece. Shearing is necessary for the welfare of sheep and if it is not done, the fleece can [...]

Hand-woven carpets made from natural fibers such as wool or silk provide a tasty snack for moths, and a cherished Oriental or Persian rug can be destroyed in a matter of weeks once moths make a feast of it.  Weekly, we receive area rugs from clients around the United States with moth intrusion.  The damage in some of the rugs can be repaired while others are a lost cause.  Wool and silk contain keratin, a fibrous protein that the worm-like larvae of the moth can digest. Moths, especially the Casemaking and Webbing clothes moth, are the worst enemies of any fine rug, especially older and antique rugs. How Did Moths Make Their Way into My Home? You might think that your house is moth-free and your rugs are safe and [...]