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Buying rugs. (Tips for the nervous rug shopper.)

Rug dealers as a “group” get a bad rap. Everyone has heard a story, or seen an exposé, on someone being ripped off on a rug purchase. They were sold an “antique”…when it wasn’t. Or they were sold a...

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Mold and Dry Rot in Rugs.

There is a fungus among us… Water damaged Navajo rug has mildew growing on it. …and there is nothing “fun” about it. One of the worst conditions that can befall a rug is DRY ROT. Mold, mildew, and dry...

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Rug White Knots. (What You Need To Know.)

“My rug has white dots in the field, is this damage?” Three Turkish weavers at their rug loom.(Courtesy of Tempe Rugs & Cultural Tours www.TempleRugs.com.au.) Many rug cleaners, and rug owners for...

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Rug Fringe. What You Need To Know.

Fringe.  People love it. Or they hate it. Bright white BIG fringe! On some rugs, it’s short, so it’s not a bother. Older rugs tend to have short fringe because it’s worn off. On others it’s L-O-N-G,...

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How do I vacuum my wool rug?

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “Is it safe to vacuum my rug?” The answer is: it depends on your vacuum, and your rug. There is no one “best” machine to use on every textile. However,...

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Help with Chinese rugs.

Here is an article on some of the characteristics of contemporary Chinese rugs that as a professional rug cleaner you need to be aware of: Chinese Rugs – What To Look For Enjoy! – Lisa

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Why rugs are not cleaned in the home

The recommended cleaning method for wool oriental and specialty rugs, is washing them. For as long as rugs have been woven, they have also been washed. Though in the past with a bit more “low tech”...

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Silk rugs. What you need to know

Silk is known as a fabric, and fiber, of luxury. Silk strands. People think you need to baby silk items, but silk is actually a very strong – and beautiful – fiber. (Unlike rayon and viscose, both...

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FAKE silk rugs. What you need to know.

“I know better.” That is EXACTLY what I said in my head as I was looking at a cute shiny, smooth blue top at Nordstrom… …and saw the label said “60% rayon.” You see, I know that rayon (also sold as...

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Why some rugs buckle

I receive a lot of “help me” calls from rug cleaners and rug owners on rugs that are buckling. They want to know what to do. And my answer is usually… it depends. That’s because there are a number of...

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Rugs with material on the back

Most professional rug cleaners should know this, but in case you don’t… … wool rugs with material on the back like this one, are called TUFTED rugs: Tufted rug from China. Loose cotton material...

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