You love your pets. You love Persian rugs. Can’t they all just get along? Of course they can! As you mull over whether to purchase a fine handmade rug, you may be considering that your dog or cat could ruin it. After all, accidents do happen and you’re worried your dog or cat could pee […]
Moth Damage: Signs Your Rug Has Been Eaten by Moths You notice that your beautiful rug seems a bit worn or even bare in some places, but not in others. Could this be a sign that moths have started eating your rug? Quite possibly. But what if you notice moths flying around and underneath your […]
The Pros and Cons of Silk Persian Rugs Silk rugs are among most beautiful and collectible of rugs. They can be a good choice to make, provided they do not have to bear heavy foot traffic, and you have the budget to buy one of them. They can transform just about any room. Here are […]
Persian Rug Cleaner’s sister company, Behnam Rugs, hosts bi-annual events for the community. These events are meant to educate and answer any questions you may have about rugs, from creation to care. It excites us to announce that on Saturday, October 23rd, Behnam Rugs is hosting a new event, Let’s Talk Rugs, at their Dallas […]
What to Do When You Damage Your Persian Rug Life happens. And that means accidents happen – and they well could happen to your Persian or Oriental rug. Sometimes these accidents cause some sort of harm to the rug – a hole appears; a wine stain has time to sink into the rug’s threads, making […]
Tips for Restoring an Antique Persian Rug Over time, rugs will show signs of use and wear. Foot traffic, moisture, moths, spills, and other assaults on the rug eventually take their toll, especially if the rug is an antique. Fortunately, if there is damage to the rug, you can take steps to repair or restore […]
Cleaning Real Silk Persian Rugs Silk Persian rugs are less sturdy than those made of wool, so their care and cleaning is a tad more involved. Perhaps the best thing you could do to keep your silk rug clean is to place it in a room you seldom use – or even hang it on […]
Time and time again, customers walk into Persian Rug Cleaner with a beautiful piece that has lost much of its value. The culprit is usually carpet cleaners. As many of you have probably experienced, when carpet cleaners come to clean your carpets and notice a handmade rug, they are quick to tell you that they […]
Detail of a silk Persian brocade rug. Notice how vibrant the colors are. Silk is actually a very strong fiber. It is used in Persian and Oriental rugs because it is also elegant and alluring. When cleaning a silk rug, the problem is not so much with the material as with the dyes. You need […]
Moths love many Persian and Oriental rugs. That is because these rugs often are made from wool and vegetable dye. All of the materials are natural. Plus, they like areas that are dark and warm, an environment the underside of these rugs provide. Their larvae love to eat wool as well. Preventing Moth Infestation The […]
