Have you noticed worn parts of your Oriental or Persian carpet – even though it’s rarely used and hardly anyone every walks upon it? Your rug may have been a smorgasbord for moths. Moths and other bugs love wool. Most Persian/Oriental rugs are made of wool fibers so your rug is a veritable feast for […]
If you’ve purchased a hand-knotted, quality Persian or Oriental rug, you very well may have visions of handing the rug down to your children and/or grandchildren, also hoping that they will pass it down to their grandchildren! Fine rugs made of wool, wool, and silk are quite sturdy and should last for decades when cared […]
As the holidays approach, you undoubtedly are thinking of hosting a party or two. Perhaps you’re hosting a neighborhood party at your home, or your teens are planning on having a New Year’s Eve blowout. Regardless, if you have a handmade rug in your home, you’re going to want to make sure it’s protected. In […]
We’re not serious, of course: who would want to destroy a beautiful Persian or Oriental rug? But some of us don’t know the right way to care for these lovely textile works of art and, even though these rugs are incredibly sturdy and can withstand a lot of “abuse,” we thought we’d talk to you […]
When it’s time to get your Persian or Oriental rug professionally cleaned (we suggest every four to five years), you’re going to want to make sure the rug cleaner understands the special cleaning needs of these beautiful woven works of art. We suggest again a Rug Company that specializes in rug cleaning, not the carpet […]
Why Your Rug Needs Professional Cleaning More tips on how to keep your rug investment for years to come. You undoubtedly want to keep your hand-knotted rug as beautiful as possible for as long as possible. Perhaps you even dream of handing the rug down to your children and grandchildren and their children and grandchildren. […]
Persian and Oriental rugs are gorgeous works of art. However, unlike sculptures, paintings, ceramics, etc., they are not delicate – these rugs are incredibly sturdy and can take just about anything you can throw – or spill – on them…for decades! Still, the better you care for them the longer they’ll last, and the longer […]
Now that you’ve purchased your first – or 10th – Persian or Oriental rug, you need to make sure you care for it properly. Doing so will mean you can pass the rug to your children and grandchildren, and they can pass it down to their descendants, as well. These gorgeous works of art are […]
While silk Oriental rugs are sturdier than they look, they are more delicate than an Oriental rug made of wool. Therefore any discussion of how a professional will clean your silk rug needs to start with tips on how you should care for the rug. Even the gentlest of shampoos may be too abrasive for […]
When it comes to cleaning your fine Persian or Oriental rug, we don’t recommend that you clean it yourself. Sure, we have a vested interest in recommending that you take your woven work of art to a professional rug cleaning service, but because these rugs are so valuable – and more than likely cost you […]
