A spill on a valuable or sentimental rug can create an immediate urge to scrub, soak or reach for the strongest cleaner in the cabinet. Pause first. The early goal is not to perform a complete restoration at home. It is to limit the spread, avoid adding new variables...
Some rugs are part of the décor. Others are part of the family story. Either way, specialty rug care should begin with understanding—not assumptions. A thoughtful process protects more than appearance. It considers the rug’s construction, dyes, foundation, fringe,...
A rug may anchor a room with color and pattern. It may also carry craftsmanship, family history and value that cannot be seen in a photograph. That is why specialty rug care protects more than appearance. The goal is not simply to make the visible surface look...
You wouldn’t know it, but your antique and oriental rugs may be under attack. And the assailants are so tiny, you probably wouldn’t notice them until they’ve started causing major harm. Beautiful, hand-crafted oriental rugs can last a lifetime…when cared for and...
“What could possibly go wrong?” “I can do it myself.” Are those lines from a horror movie or something we’ve heard a client say before? This season we tend to think of all the fake blood, glitter, candy corn and chocolate that can wreak havoc on floors and upholstery,...
When was the last time you showed your area and oriental rugs some love with a really good cleaning? One of the best features of an oriental rug is its ability to easily conceal dirt, dust and grime. The complex patterns and bold colors can mask decades of dirt. But...
