Posts Tagged ‘rug maintenance’

If you own fine rugs, professional cleaning is a must. But that is not the only service your rug will need over its lifetime. Proper storage, timely repairs, protection, appraisal, and insect removal are also your responsibility if you want your rug to stand the test of time.

If you own an antique rug, you may think that its age guarantees that it is quite valuable. However, many factors contribute to the value of your rug, and without proper care, an antique rug may actually be worth very little. So, what are the factors that detract from the value of your fine rug?

You may have noticed white spots on your rug and wonder what they are and how to fix them. These white spots are known as knot-heads. All rugs have knot-heads, but they are hidden within the pile.

Is All Rug Cleaning the Same? The short answer? No. Read on to learn the specific differences between the different types of cleaning services, and how your rug will be affected. Carpet Cleaners The first option for cleaning your rugs is a carpet cleaning service. It’s quite common for a carpet cleaner to offer to […]

Rug Cleaning: Viscose Rayon Most rugs are made of either wool, silk, wool and silk, cotton, nylon, or viscose rayon. Wool rugs can last for centuries, as can silk rugs and wool and silk rugs. Cotton rugs can last around 100 years. Nylon rugs and carpeting last almost 10 years. Lastly, viscose rayon can last […]