Oriental, Persian, Wool & Silk Area Rug Cleaning During trade shows, educational meetings with interior designers and occasionally by new clients, we’re often asked what the difference is in what we do and that of a carpet cleaning or machine based rug cleaning plant. Hopefully this blog post will shed some light on the differences and help the reader avoid a potentially costly mistake. Color run and dye bleed: Many Oriental and Persian carpets and rugs are naturally dyed and contain root vegetable dyes which, if not dealt with correctly and tested beforehand, will almost always run off into the other colors of the rug. It is incredibly important that each and every rug is tested for color fastness prior to the start of introducing moisture and cleaning agents. At [...]
When deciding to hire a professional Oriental, wool or silk area rug cleaning company, you want to make sure to find a specialist that you can trust to do the job correctly. Unfortunately, we’ve seen too many instances where clients have allowed carpet cleaning or unqualified rug cleaning “professionals” attempt to clean their area rug with disastrous results. Here are a few questions that you can ask to ensure you hire a qualified company for your area rug cleaning needs. How long have you been in the rug cleaning industry and how much experience do your technicians have? Usually, the longer a dedicated rug cleaning plant has been in business, the better. They probably have been doing things right to stay in business for as long as they have. Cleaning [...]
Signed Persian "Oriental" Area Rugs As many collectors and lovers of “Oriental” rugs know, the mark of a unique handmade rug is the signature. This distinctive symbol of the weaver can be of the workshop where it was made, the weaver who wove the rug, year made, the region of origin, and in rare cases, all the above. There is no mistaking the superior quality of these rugs. These works of art exhibit flawless craftsmanship, superb materials, unique and outstanding design, and incredible color combinations. The signed Persian rugs come mostly from the weaving regions of Nain, Tabriz, Qum, and Isfahan. Top and center of the rug, either in the minor/major or main borders are where you will find these signatures and “Isfahani rugs are nearly all signed because of [...]
Oriental Rug Salon is noted for the outstanding results produced for our clients when hand washing all Oriental, Chinese, and Persian carpets and rugs. From small fireside Oriental rugs to hand-knotted prayer rugs and very large room-sized Persian carpets, our specialist rug cleaning service gently penetrates deep into the pile of the rug, extracting deep-set dirt, oils, dust mites, and pollen while rejuvenating the wool/silk to bring back a soft, luxurious feel. Oriental Rug Salon only uses traditional hand washing methods and we treat each rug individually. Unlike mechanical batch-washing rug cleaning plants where all area rugs are treated the same and cleaned with others, our “one at a time” old world approach guarantees your area rug receives the personal attention it deserves. We clean and repair Oriental carpets, [...]
Oriental Rug Salon is an established SW Florida Oriental rug cleaning, restoration, and repair company specializing in the traditional hand cleaning of Persian, Afghan, Kilim, and Oriental carpets, rugs and runners. Whether you have a beautiful floral Persian carpet with striking reds or a soft deep piled tribal rug with soft luxurious wools – we hand wash all Oriental carpets and rugs using old world traditional methods. Our specialty hand washing service brings back the vibrant colors and natural vegetable dyes allowing the rugs and carpets to feel soft, luxurious and look striking once again. We carefully wash wools or silk using organic and vegetable shampoo to preserve the natural oils and colors of the area rug while bringing back the luster and natural beauty of the pile. Oriental Rug [...]
Authentic Hand Washing Of Oriental, Wool and Silk Area Rugs Oriental Rug Salon is a boutique hand washing rug plant specializing in the cleaning, restoration, and repair of Persian, Turkish, Moroccan, Chinese and other wool and silk area rugs. Many of SW Florida’s most seasoned Oriental rug retailers, rug collectors, interior designers, and restoration companies refer our services exclusively. Unlike rug cleaning plants who rely on automated batch washing equipment to wash a dozen or more rugs at a time, we clean area rugs as they’ve been cleaned for hundreds of years, with personalized attention, one at a time. You see, in batch washing plants, your rugs are thrown in a tub with others that may contain pet urine, biological or fungal issues, excessive dirt or oils, are bleeders, etc. [...]
Oriental Rug Salon is proud to lend our experience and certifications to those seeking to obtain a valuation of their cherished Persian, Oriental wool or silk rug. Oriental, wool, and silk rugs are a commodity, and their value is based on quality, availability, supply and demand, knot density, age and the condition of the rug. The value of rugs can go up or down in price, depending on market conditions. By generally accepted definitions, an Oriental rug is defined as one that is hand-knotted or hand-woven. This also means a Navajo rug is in the same class as an Oriental in terms of evaluating, and subject to the same criteria as any other hand-knotted or woven area rug. Why Get a Rug Valuation? Two of the most influential factors that [...]
Fact: Did you know batch area rug cleaning plants can wash 10-12 rugs at a time? The terms “handmade,” “hand-knotted,” and “hand sewn” are synonymous with quality, and when you have a textile made by hand, it is unique and personalized. Persian and Oriental rugs are some of the best examples of this, as each rug is meticulously crafted by hand over the course of many weeks, months, or even years. Cleaning rugs by hand, likewise, provides a unique level of care that is suited for your rug and its particular needs. After investing in a handmade Oriental rug why would you have it cleaned any other way than by hand? Would you throw your cherished cashmere sweater or other delicates in with your blue jeans and soiled pet linens? [...]
Often, we’re asked if area rug padding for an Oriental rug is a good idea and if so, what are the benefits. The short answer is YES! Rug padding provides a protective layer between the rug and the floor. Padding keeps rugs from slipping and buckling while acting as a shock absorber so foot traffic causes less wear on the face fibers. When a slip and fall accident occurs because of a rug, the victim can consume items such as CBD UK. A good rug pad will make the area rug feel thicker and more luxurious while absorbing noise. Quality rug padding is literally worth its weight in gold as it helps your area rug “live longer.” When purchasing area rug padding understand that not all padding is created [...]
Enzyme Bath For Pet Urine Treatment Urine Treatment Processes Urine in a wool or silk area rug can be very difficult to remove but Oriental Rug Salon has some of the best products, equipment, and expertise available to assist us in returning area rugs to pre-accident condition. With some rugs, the urine patches are not visible on the surface. Through experience, we know that all pet urine damage is not visible to the naked eye, therefore, we use a special Xenon light source and special eyewear to help us pinpoint the exact spot where urine is located. Once urine and associated bacteria are located, we are able to direct our specialty treatment for maximum effectiveness. In all cases where urine decontamination is necessary we initially target pockets of urine with [...]
