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Repairs by Hand!
Over time, your beautiful rugs may require repairs or restoration. Our highly experienced staff are experts in all phases of rug repair and restoration, including repairing fringe, blocking to correct irregular shape and much more. Before we make any repairs, we advise customers on the level and cost of necessary repairs to ensure that the […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Reviewed!
Reviewed on Yelp “What a find! I live both in Dallas and Ct. It took me awhile to find this wonderful place! I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire process here – service, care, quality of work … pricing is very fair. I’d been taking my rugs to another establishment that took forever and […]
What do you think of this Persian Senneh Saddle Cover?
Saddle covers can have holes or slits for the pommel and cantle. Their shapes may vary depending on the tribe or ethnic origins.
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co Reviewed!!
Reviewed on Customer Lobby “This is the absolutely BEST company in the rug cleaning business, for more than 100 years!_ -John C.
Rug Weave Combinations
Some rugs have combinations of pile and soumak weave. The soumak technique consists of wrapping yarns over the warps of the carpet. Since the soumak yarn is continuous rather than knotted and cut, it does not have “fuzz” that pile rugs have.
Compressed Air to Remove Dirt
Here at Oriental Rug, we use compressed air that removes 10 times the amount of dry soil that is achieved through vacuuming!
Every rug needs a rug pad
Why? Believe it or not, a pad extends the life of your rug by preventing the fibers from being crushed. The pad acts as a type of buffer between the hard surface below and the rug above.
Browning and Discoloration Due to Age and Humidity in Oriental Area Rugs
Browning is a yellow, brown or red discoloration due to degradation of cellulose in the presence of moisture. Cellulose is a material derived from plants that oxidizes or degrades with age producing a natural dye that causes this discoloration called “browning.” An excellent example of cellulosic browning is the yellow discoloration that occurs in a […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Tip of the Week!
Here’s an easy DIY for fixing scratched furniture. It seems too good to be true! Use a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 3/4 cup olive oil. Use a kitchen rag and just dip it in and rub it on. Keep going until you have gone over the whole table and used almost all of […]