Oriental and Persian Area Rug Cleaning – Don’t Make These Mistakes
Hand-knotted wool and silk area rugs are made with love and skill and are designed to last many generations IF properly maintained. Frequently area rugs are brought to our shop with visible signs of damage or wear that was easily preventable. This video will provide helpful tips to make sure your area rug remains beautiful and lasts for generations to come. www.orientalrugsalon.com/videos/two-mistakes-made-rug-owners/ Often we
Persian and Oriental Area Rug Valuations and Appraisals
A Rug Appraisal is done to identify a rug’s country of origin, the region it was woven, age, design, history and the current value or market replacement cost. Because every hand-knotted rug has a story behind it and that over time some rugs appreciate in value it is ideal to have your rug appraised. Rug appraisals and valuations are done for insurance claims, preparing
Pet Urine and Oriental Area Rugs In SW Florida
Pet urine is one of the most common stains we see in our plant from households with pets. Besides the nauseous odor that is caused by urine salts and bacteria, there are three other dangers to be on the lookout for and they are as follows: Staining – Permanent stains can develop on wool and silk area rugs if urine deposits are not attended
Pet Urine and Oriental Rugs – A Bad Combination
Removing urine stains, odor, and bacteria from your Oriental or Persian area rug can be problematic for a variety of reasons. Irrespective of whether the stains are animal or human in origin, urine residue is made of three main elements. The sticky substance left behind is known as urea, the stain you see is the urochrome component, and the third element is uric acid,
Oriental Rug Involved In A Flood? Call Oriental Rug Salon.
As specialist restoration rug cleaners, Oriental Rug Salon offers a wide range of cleaning, repair and restoration services to residential, commercial, insurance, and restoration contractors. Our “hands-on” approach to rug cleaning and restoration provides clients with the highest-level craftsmanship while ensuring that each area rug receives the individualized attention it deserves. From the moment an area rug enters the rug cleaning process until the
Genuine Hand-Washing Of Oriental and Persian Rugs Throughout SW Florida
When choosing a company to care for your cherished wool or silk area rug, experience, certification, and method of cleaning matters. At Oriental Rug Salon, our entire staff is devoted to the care and preservation of all types of Persian and Oriental rugs. Our services are relied upon by museums, insurance companies, restoration contractors, rug collectors, and proud owners of beautiful rugs that want
Persian and Oriental Area Rug Fringe Repair
Fringes are almost always the first area on Oriental or Persian wool or silk handmade rugs that will show signs of wear. The fringe is simply an extension of the rug’s foundation. Persian and Oriental area rugs are woven on a loom, and the fringe is an extension of the “warp” foundation threads. Handwoven area rugs are made using a series of warps and
Oriental Area Rug Cleaning in SW Florida
When is the last time you’ve had your Oriental, Turkish or Persian area rug cleaned? A beautiful, clean area rug adds life, color, and style to any home. They help complement the look and warm feeling you want your home to express. Not too many people are going to be able to complement the interior of their home with a rug that is full
What Do The Designs On My Persian Area Rug Mean?
Have you ever wondered what the motifs (designs) on your Persian area rug convey? Each hand-woven area rug has a story to tell and if you can interpret the symbols woven into your rug, you’ll have a better understanding of your work of art. This week let’s examine what “Protective” motifs look like. Stars, Crosses, Dragons and Other Protective Symbols Protective motifs have a
Ten Myths About Oriental Rugs You Should Know
As Oriental rug cleaning professionals, appraisers and repair specialists, Oriental Rug Salon is fortunate to be the “cleaner of choice” to many interior designers, rug collectors, and consumers who cherish their hand-woven textiles. When speaking with clients we find they really don’t know anything about the history of their rug. In most cases, the rug retailer gave them “a little story” about the rug