SW Florida's Choice For Oriental Rug Cleaning And Repairs Last week a customer contacted us to inspect and possibly repair a 90+-year-old Persian Tabriz. What we saw when the rug came to our shop was horrific. This client had allowed a local dry cleaning company to clean her antique wool area rug and what they did to it was an absolute crime. The first mistake they made was to use an improper cleaning solution and rogue technique that ran the colors of the rug. They then proceeded to use a carpet cleaning wand, similar to the one used by companies such as Number One Carpet Cleaning, to extract the water and literally destroy her rare Tabriz by ripping the fringe from the rug! What could she have done to [...]
Hand-knotted rugs are beautiful and designed to last a lifetime. To keep them in tip-top shape, here are some “rules of the road” to follow to ensure they’ll last for generations. Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida’s largest and most experienced Oriental, wool and silk area rug cleaning and repair facility. We clean and repair thousands of rugs annually and following is a list of “do’s and don’ts” to protect your area rug and ensure it outlasts you. Rugs Fade in Sunlight. Be Careful! Sunlight can be the “kiss of death” for many hand-knotted rugs. After inspecting thousands of area rugs in many homes and in our shop over the years, we have seen beautiful wool and silk area rugs permanently faded due to prolonged sunlight exposure through windows and [...]
Tree of Life Design As it is documented in the Tree of Life Persian rugs, legend has it that a cypress tree planted by request of a Zoroastrian Prophet, this tree grew to be so big that 10,000 sheep could use it for shade and thousands of birds lived within the branches. When the neighboring King heard of this massive tree he ordered it cut down and brought to him. Many people warned against this action. Ignored these warnings, the King had the felled cypress tree transported via 1200 camels to his palace. Ironically he never did lay eyes upon the tree as he was killed before it reached the palace. The Tree of Life, as it is symbolized in Persian rugs represents the connection between earth and the environment [...]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Naples | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers | Cape Coral Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida’s largest and most experienced Oriental rug cleaning and repair facility. Our cleaning efforts are performed by hand under the watchful eye of a rug master in a controlled rug cleaning facility. We do not use automated rug cleaning equipment as we feel the efforts of machines are inferior to hand washing as well as impersonal and machine washing is best left to car washes. With a dedicated rug master on staff, you can rest assured your wool, silk or synthetic area rugs receive the best clean possible. The difference between Oriental Rug Salon and other “rug cleaners” is the entire experience. From the moment you contact our company for area rug [...]
Turkoman Kilim Bedding Bag - 1960 Hand-knotted textiles not only come in the form of beautiful area rugs but "bedding bags" as well. When the nomadic people of the Caucasus or the steppes of central Asia move their flocks from one grazing area to another- they don't break out the Samsonite luggage, they pack bags made for the precise purpose and decorated in accordance with their tradition. This large sturdy bag could have been used to pack the bedding (or most anything else) for an entire family. It is profusely decorated all over with colorful Kelim designs and reinforced with strong leather straps and massive leather handles. These would have been strapped onto a camel or perhaps one on each side of a donkey for balance! Oriental Rug Salon is [...]
Oriental rugs are beautiful and will last generations with a little love and routine maintenance. Whether it is wine, coffee, Kool-aid, urine, vomit or paint, the first step is to remove as much of it as possible as quickly as possible. Paper towels and a spoon work well. Keep blotting until you have no transfer of the stain to your paper towel. 1. After blotting, many spills will require diluting. If it is clear that much of the spilled substance is still in the rug, dilute it with club soda, distilled water (or water in a pinch) and use as much water/soda as necessary. That may mean a half cup for a small spill or a quart or more for a major spill. Don’t get the rug sopping wet [...]
The exquisite beauty of a hand-knotted area rug is one of the world’s treasures. If properly cared for, your rug can last for generations and be an endless source of pleasure and beauty in your home. Here are a few basics to ensure your rug is afforded the best protection: Has Your Oriental Rug Professionally Cleaned by Oriental Rug Salon? Why Wash Your Rugs? The proper way to clean a wool or silk area rug is by hand, in water, without harmful chemicals and machines. This hand cleaning is the same method used for thousands of years. It is time-consuming, but preserves these beautiful works of art and is thus worth the time and effort. Over time, common household soils and sand will accelerate the wear of your area rug [...]
Automated equipment is best left to car washes and assembly lines. Why It’s Better To Clean Area Rugs By Hand The terms “handmade,” or “hand-knotted,” are often 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? Machine-Washing Rugs vs. Hand Washing Rugs High quality Persian and Oriental rugs last for decades and [...]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Naples | Cape Coral | Bonita Springs | Fort Myers An oriental rug can look majestic, lying there on your floor. It can complement your furniture, give character to your home – it can even be used to hide imperfections in your flooring. If properly cared for, your fine Oriental rug should last for generations. Although prevention is the best medicine, professional rug cleaning is indispensable for maximum enjoyment and preservation of your oriental or antique rugs. How to Keep Your Rug Looking Great for Years to Come The exquisite beauty of the handmade rug makes it one of the world’s treasures. We are fortunate to be the “cleaner of choice” to many of our areas leading rug collectors, floor covering specialists, interior designers, museums and insurance [...]
We're Experts in Oriental Rug Repair Do you need fringing or surging repair? Did your pet damage your Oriental rug? We can make your Oriental wool, silk or synthetic area rug look new again. When it comes to Oriental rug repair Florida has a great resource to depend on. Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida’s most experienced and respected restorer and cleaner of Oriental, wool and silk area rugs. We are a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the international Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). It’s also refreshing to know that we’re also A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List and our technicians are certified by the world’s most respected certification body for textile professionals. We always inspect our [...]
