• Published On: Aug 2017|3.1 min read|

      Pet Accident On Oriental Rug - He Didn't Mean To Do It, Again! We all love our cats and dogs, and it's great to know that when accidents happen all is not lost. Oriental Rug Salon has a thoroughly exhaustive pet response process that is extremely effective at removing pet urine and odor from Oriental rugs as well as feces, vomit and other biological matter. Upon receipt of your cherished area rug, our rug master will perform a thorough inspection with Xenon lighting to determine the best way to clean and treat it. Usually, this inspection process will require pre-cleaning of the entire rug and then treatment with live enzymes in a submersion pit. In our full submersion bath, the area rug is soaked with a combination of [...]

  • Published On: Apr 2017|3.5 min read|

    Specialty urine decontamination bath Pet Urine Accident on Oriental Rug - What Every Rug Owner Should Know 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 [...]