Professional Oriental Rug Cleaning In SW Florida
At Oriental Rug Salon, we use a cleaning system called “immersion rug washing.” Rugs are laid flat on our wash table, then gently agitated with the appropriate cleaning solutions, and then squeegeed until the water comes out 100% clear. In some instances, the rug may bleed due to rogue dyes or pet urine issues, and in this instance, these dyes are controlled through chemistry
Viscose Made Area Rugs – Know What Your Buying
The above is a picture of the American Viscose plant in Front Royal, Virginia A quality 5X7 hand-knotted silk area rug can cost $5000.00 or more, whereas a “faux silk” Viscose area rug can be had for a couple of hundred dollars. In upscale showrooms, we’ve seen retailers charge thousands of dollars for Viscose to an unsuspecting buyer. Basically, what the client just purchased
Oriental And Persian Area Rug Protector – Is It Worth It?
One of the most important things you can do after having your cherished area rug cleaned is to have a professional-grade fiber protector applied. What Is Rug Protector, And How Does It Work? There are dozens of “fiber protectors” on the market, including the consumer-grade products you can buy at your local grocery or hardware store. These “over the counter” products can never match
How To Purchase An Oriental or Persian Area Rug
Hand-knotted area rugs can be an investment – and with good reason. Many have aesthetic, functional, historical, and investment potential, which means that time and care must be taken in selecting a rug for your home. In addition, the rug’s durability needs to be taken into consideration (you wouldn’t want a silk rug in a heavy traffic area). The rug will maintain its value
Who Cleans Your Oriental & Persian Rug Matters
Oriental Rug Salon has an unrivaled reputation as the leading Oriental rug cleaning, restoration, and repair expert of Persian, Turkish, Navaho, wool, and silk rugs and carpets throughout SW Florida. We do everything by hand—no batch washing machines, and no harsh cleaning solutions, ever. Whether your cherished area rug requires a thorough hand washing, a small patch of frayed fringe, or a complete restoration,
Why Do Some Oriental Area Rugs Stink?
Oriental Rug Salon explains what a “tufted” area rug is, and if it stinks, why it stinks. If you look at the back of an area rug and you cannot see the pattern that appears on the front, chances are you have a “tufted rug.” Unlike hand-knotted area rugs where you can see the same design on the back as the front, tufted rugs
Why Does My Oriental Rug Look Different From Various Angles?
One aspect of pile rugs that often gets overlooked but has a significant impact on their appearance is the direction of the nap. Oriental Rug Salon regularly receives calls from interior designers and rug owners advising that their area rug “looks different” when viewed from different angles. When you run your hand back and forth across the surface of a rug, you’ll notice that
How To Care For Your Oriental Rug At Home
Oriental, Persian, Wool, And Silk Area Rugs Are Made To Last Walk All Over That Rug – It’s essential to understand that even though a hand-woven rug is valuable, it’s made to be used. Please don’t keep it in a room by itself for fear of walking on it. With usage, most hand-knotted rugs gain a certain patina that enhances their beauty. If you’re
Wool and Silk Area Rug Cleaning Services
Oriental Rug Salon is SW Florida’s trusted source for Oriental and Persian area rug cleaning, repair, and appraisals. We are a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider, certified by the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) and a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Our knowledgeable, certified staff has the experience and resources to deliver a phenomenal cleaning for
What is an Art Silk Oriental Rug?
Many rugs marketed today as “silk” are in fact, artificial silk rugs made of Viscose fibers. Rugs made of Viscose are technically Viscose rayon and can present problems for those who own and have them cleaned. If you own a Viscose rug, it’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of owning this type of fiber. Viscose is made of wood pulp and cotton