What is an Oriental rug? An authentic Oriental rug is a handmade carpet that is either knotted with pile or woven without pile. Oriental-design rugs are made by machine or any method other than hand knotting or hand weaving are not considered authentic Oriental rugs. These rugs normally come from a broad geographical region extending from China in the East to Turkey and Iran in the West and the Caucasus in the North to India in the South. People from different cultures, cou...ntries, racial groups and religious faiths are involved in the production of oriental rugs. Oriental rugs are organized by origin: Persian rugs, Anatolian rugs, Kurdish rugs, Caucasian rugs, Central Asian rugs, Turkestan rugs, Chinese rugs, and Tibetan rugs. Retailers such as Lowes, Home Depot, Pottery Barn, Macys and [...]
Let’s face it . . . life is messy. And it’s surprising how fast a neat and tidy home can get dirty, especially with kids, pets, a busy social life, and trees dropping “who knows what” all over. Generally speaking, a “dirty” environment where dust, soil, microbes, mold, pollen and potential pathogens thrive does not promote good health. Two things you can do to create a healthier indoor environment are: having a regular cleaning routine and hiring a certified professional company like Oriental Rug Salon (a division of Tru-Clean Carpet & Tile Care) for periodic deep cleaning of your furnishings and flooring. Dusting furniture, blinds, window sills, and other hard surfaces, as well as sweeping, damp mopping, and, especially vacuuming with a high-filtration machine on a regular basis can remove [...]
DID YOU KNOW that a valuable area rug in your home is virtually crying out for some comfort? When people start installing more hard floors in homes, the first thing many of them do is cover those floors with soft area rugs. Some of these rugs cost thousands of dollars, and they need their own special protection. A rug pad designed and sized specially for your area rug (or rugs, if you are fortunate enough to have several in your home) is the protection they need and deserve. Why go with a quality rug pad? Because they: 1. Add cushioning and comfort for you 2. Can add years to the life of a rug 3. Protects the flooring beneath the rug 4. Prevents the rug from slipping and you from [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FqVed_CdQU Oriental Rug Salon, a division of Tru-Clean Carpet & Tile Care, is SW Florida's most respected and experienced Oriental, Wool and Silk area rug cleaning and repair companies. Having expertise in all facets of area rug cleaning and repair, Oriental Rug Salon is proud to be the "cleaner of choice" to many of our areas leading interior designers, realtors, insurance companies and collectors of fine Oriental area rugs. Each Oriental area rug trusted to us is washed by hand by some of the most experienced technicians in SW Florida. We never use mechanical equipment as we feel automated washing is best left to car washes and not valuable wool or silk area rugs. It's our attention to detail that makes us one of the most respected Oriental, wool and silk area rug [...]
There are a few basics you should know about handmade rugs. Once you understand how to identify what makes a rug valuable, you'll have a greater chance at purchasing a better rug. Rug fibers usually consist of wool in most mid to upper end rugs. High-end rugs may also have silk. Synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyester, nylon, and olefin (polypropylene) can be found in more economical rugs. Cotton, sea grass, and sisal rugs are often moderate priced. Your most stain resistant rugs will contain synthetic fibers, but won't feel as soft and luxurious. All other natural fibers are susceptible to staining if spots aren't cleaned immediately. What do you look for in a rug? Quality of wool, type of dye, and knots. Simply because a rug is expensive, doesn't [...]
How do I know if my rug needs cleaning? There are several ways to check for dirt, sand and other contaminates in your rug. First, lift the corner of the rug and slap the back with your hand. If dirt comes out, it needs cleaning. Second, dampen a white towel and rub across the surface of the rug. If the towel gets soiled, it needs cleaning. Next, pull the pile fibers apart and examine the foundation. If there is dirt in the warp and weft threads, the rug needs cleaning. Lastly, you witness your pet having an accident on the rug. It needs cleaning because that was probably not the first time; they just didn’t get caught. How often should I have my rug cleaned? It really depends on number [...]
Your Rug Deserves Some Pampering DID YOU KNOW that a valuable area rug in your home is virtually crying out for some comfort? In SW Florida, most of us have tiled flooring and the first thing many of us do is cover those floors with soft area rugs for comfort and to cut down on noise echoing. Some of these rugs cost thousands of dollars and they need their own special protection. A rug pad designed and sized specially for your area rug (or rugs, if you are fortunate enough to have several in your home) is the protection they need and deserve. Why go with a quality rug pad? Because they: Add cushioning and comfort for you Can add years to the life of a rug Protects the flooring [...]
DID YOU KNOW that choosing a wool carpet or rug for your home is both good news… and sometimes bad? The good news is choosing wool, which is a high quality natural fiber means your carpet or rug will last longer, look better and retain value. The bad news is choosing wool means you won’t see as much dirt on it, and so you may not vacuum or clean it that often — which means your nice, wool carpet or rug may prematurely wear out. Why is that? Most consumers base their cleaning frequencies on appearance. That can be dangerous for any carpet or rug, or any surface, for that matter. With wool, the physical makeup of the fiber has the characteristic of hiding dirt, especially those tiny, gritty particles that [...]
When you walk on something every day, it’s easy to stop thinking about it and forget it's there. An area rug is a prime example of this. Cleaning underfoot décor is something people often forget about doing, aside from running the vacuum over it now and then. While regularly vacuuming your wool or silk area rug is a critical step in maintenance (just remember: never use a beater bar on the vacuum, use caution around the edges, and DO NOT vacuum the fringe), there are some very good reasons to have your Oriental area rug professionally cleaned every couple of years. To Keep the Color If you have an area rug that’s of particularly high value or one which you have a deep personal connection with, it behooves you to [...]
At Oriental Rug Salon we understand that all rugs are not the same. Each Oriental, wool or silk rug has its own personality and a story to tell. They have different weaves and dyes which dictate how they are cleaned. We understand the “love” put into each rug as it was handcrafted by the weaver. Our professionals are able to “read” a rug and adopt a specialized cleaning process to ensure each one is brought back to its original beauty while protecting its character and value. Who you choose to care for your wool or silk area rug can make the difference between extending its life and ruining it. You should NEVER allow a carpet cleaning company to “clean” an area rug in your home. Area rugs must be cared [...]
