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 […]
4 Ways Owning a Persian Rug Makes You a Better Person If you’re thinking of purchasing a fine, hand-made Persian or Oriental rug, consider this: Doing so undoubtedly will make you a better person! How so? Well, we’ve come up with four ways owning one – or more! – of these textile works of art […]
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 […]
Proper Storage is Essential to the Health of Your Rugs If you need to store a rug and want assistance to ensure your rug is stored safely, bring it to Persian Rug Cleaner and we will pack it for you so that no pests get in and it is rolled correctly to avoid creasing. Whether […]
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 […]
The Difference Between a Spot and a Stain on Your Rug Starting with a spot: a spot is a new substance on your rug. At this point no one has tried to work on it or remove it. A spot is easier to remove because the unwanted substance is still on the surface. Stains can […]
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 […]
If you own a hand-knotted Persian or Oriental rug, you may be tempted to clean it yourself in an effort to save a little money. Now, if the rug is not that dirty, and all you want to do is give it a dusting with the vacuum, doing it yourself is fine. A Western Anatolia […]
For the most part, vacuuming a Persian rug is a good thing. It prevents the dirt from working its way down into the rug, where it can add up and cause damage. However, you need to be careful with the type of vacuum you use. You want to avoid a vacuum that has a rotating […]
The best way to clean an Oriental rug is by washing it. But to wash it with the care it deserves, you need to take it to a professional. Don’t do this at home. There are several reasons for this. The first has to do with the material from which the rug is made. That […]
