Wool area rug involved in water intrusion.  Dry rot and mold present. When a flood or any water leak or spill happens, it is important to know what to do to save your valuables and, equally important, to do it as quickly as possible! Water or Flood damage is a major cause of mold and mildew growth. Mold and mildew will begin to develop within 24-36 hours of any water exposure in the home, including leaks, sewage back-up, overflows, etc. Mold and mildew will continue to grow until the source of the moisture are dealt with. Mold is a real health hazard. Infants, children, immune-compromised patients, as well as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with existing respiratory conditions are at a high risk for adverse health effects. If you [...]

  Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry, and elegance in your home that can't be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also require a high standard of maintenance. If you have been looking for ways to better maintain your Oriental rug, please view our video and consider the following helpful tips: Rotate regularly Although some “experts” claim that you only need to rotate your rug every one to two years, it is usually best to shoot for rotating every four to six months, if the rug is located in a high traffic area. Doing so will allow for more evenly distributed wear, which will give your rug a more uniform look that will help maintain both appearance and value. [...]

Want to add a little color and intrigue to a bare wall?  Try hanging an Oriental rug from it. Anyone can hang a picture, or paint a “feature wall” in a room, but by adding a unique Oriental rug, you’ll not only dress up the room, but you’ll also have a conversation starter and a centerpiece your friends and family will not soon forget. Many art dealers and collectors are choosing not to lay their beautiful area rugs on the floor and are proudly showcasing them by hanging their rugs next to expensive art.  In addition to showcasing a beautiful piece of “art”, you are also preserving it by protecting the area rug from foot traffic. Preparing a rug for wall hanging can be as simple as purchasing rug clamps [...]

Daily we receive dozens of telephone calls from clients, insurance, and restoration companies as well as contractors and vendors asking about cleaning or repair services for their “hand-made” rug.  Oftentimes people identify “hand-knotted” area rugs when speaking of “tufted rugs” and vice versa. A Hand-tufted rug is not fully hand made. Instead, a person wields a mechanized tool that is used to shoot pieces of wool through a canvas backing where the wool strands are then glued. This canvas backing most often has an outline drawn upon it that the wielder fills in. While hand-tufted rugs have a handmade look, they do not retain the pedigree of a hand-knotted one. For example, area rugs that are hand knotted may take 6-12 months or longer to make while a hand-tufted area [...]

Your Oriental Rug Is Worth Saving Image, waking up in the morning only to discover your floor covered in 2-3 inches of water due to a pipe break, sewage overflow, or other water intrusions.  Horror starts to set in as you realize your cherished wool or silk area rugs are soaked in water with the potential of dye migration.  What do you do? In most instances, homeowners call their insurance agencies or water restoration company and the task begins to restore their home to normal; but what happens to the Oriental area rugs? In many instances, the water restoration company does not have the expertise to restore Oriental area rugs and the insurance adjuster simply wants to write them off at a low-ball price. Dealing with area rug insurance claims [...]

Anatomy of A Hand Knotted Rug   Please visit our short video as to why you should NEVER hire a carpet cleaning company to clean your beautiful wool or silk area rug: https://orientalrugsalon.com/videos/never-let-carpet-cleaner-clean-rugs-home/ If your home features hand-knotted area rugs, such as Persian or Oriental rugs, and regular wall to wall carpeting, you should never clean your area rugs like you would your floor carpeting. And Here’s why: The wall-to-wall carpet in your home is typically manufactured on a machine that uses synthetic material to produce 15 feet of carpet per minute. The carpet’s primary components are a face fiber held in place with latex adhesive and a plastic backing material. Nylon and other wall-to-wall carpeting is ideally cleaned using hot water (steam cleaning) and a carpet cleaning detergent.  If [...]

Specialty urine decontamination bath Urine is the most common cause of dye bleed and contamination in area rugs we are called on to resolve. As soon as urine is deposited, a process begins whereby urine moves on the pH scale from acid to alkaline. If left too long, urine will break down the dyes of your area rug and can cause dye migration or permanent damage. There are four detrimental consequences to urine contamination: Urine damage stain to the dyes and foundation of the area rug Potential for dry rotting or fiber degradation The colors of your rug can move or “bleed” An ammonia odor will remain If human or pet urine has come in contact with your area rug, you should blot up as much of the moisture as [...]

Got Oriental, Persian, or Wool Area Rug Stains? No worries, you've got Oriental Rug Salon! Accidents happen, it's inevitable and almost guaranteed, therefore we want you to be prepared for when they do. Top 5 Rug Stains and why they happen: Pet Urine-Fido had an accident Coffee-It's was too early to rise and shine Red Wine-The party may have gotten out of hand Wax-Perhaps from a romantic candlelit evening Grease-Blame it on the husband Whether it's one of the top 5, or top 10, for those little mishaps or in-between professional cleaning of your area rugs, take advantage of our expert advice and very own spot cleaner. Need professional grade spotter for your wool or silk area rug?  You can purchase the same spotting agents we use on area rugs [...]

Oriental Rug Cleaning and Repair Throughout SW Florida Oriental style wool and silk area rugs area beautiful and with proper care, can last many generations. A beautiful area rug will add warmth and beauty to a room and their embellishments along with the chosen colors of the yarn have a story to tell if you’re interested in reading. At Oriental Rug Salon, we clean and repair hundreds of beautiful area rugs annually and clients often ask for suggestions on how they can care for their area rugs at home. Follow these steps and you’ll extend the life of your Oriental rug for years to come! Rotation – To insure even wear, your rug should be rotated once a year. Depending on the traffic, the rotation may vary from six months [...]

Full-Service Area Rug Repair And Cleaning Oriental Rug Salon has an unrivaled reputation throughout the state of Florida for Oriental and Persian carpet and rug cleaning, repairing and restoration. Using only the very best craftsmen and rug weavers, we specialize in a traditional hand rug repair service for Persian, Afghan, Kilim, Turkish, Silk and Antique rugs, carpets, runners, and tapestries. From small rug repairs to a full Persian carpet restoration service, we offer the complete service. We are noted for the following; Specialist Oriental rug cleaning Rug re-fringing and securing fraying sides Threadbare area and hole repair Carpet splits and tears repaired Moth rug damage correction – re-weaving and re-building Antique rug and carpet restoration specialists Pet/pest damage correction – including dog and cat urine removal service Carpet moth prevention [...]