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Rug Cleaning: How Often Should You Really Have Your Rugs Cleaned?
May 13, 2019
A question that we are asked more times than not is "How often should I really have my rug professionally cleaned?"
First, you have to remember, the more you care for your rug at home, the less you will have to have it professionally cleaned. By vacuuming your rug often, you will preserve the life of any rug! Make sure to use a gentle touch when doing so! Even if you have a wool rug that may not appear to be dirty, you need to vacuum it more often! Wool rugs can actually hold up to a pound of dirt and grim per square foot. We bet you're thinking more about pulling out those vacuum cleaners now!
We recommend cleaning your rug every 1 to 3 years, depending on the traffic area, pets, soiling, etc. Our process will provide your rug with a deeper clean than those that will clean your rug in your home. We will come to your home to collect the rug that is needing to be cleaned. Then we bring your rug to our "Cleaning Room". Here your rug will be inspected, tested and "dusted". Learn more about our process and pricing on our
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So, you have been browsing eBay for a new (or used) area rug from your home or office, but you aren't sure if you should go ahead and pull the tigger. You may want to stop and think a little longer before you make the move from buying such a big purchase from any online retailer, but especially from sellers on eBay. Keep reading to learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly when purchasing rugs from eBay and other online retailers.
We all know that one of the hardest things to keep clean in your home, it's your rugs. That doesn't mean that you should avoid cleaning them, but there are things to consider that you should avoid doing! Here are some tips to help you out when cleaning your rugs:
Soumak weave area rugs are works of art for your floors and unlike most other rugs you usually see. The construction of Soumaks is different from that of the hand-knotted rugs. The ancient and complex construction technique used to make these rugs produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Another advantage of today's Soumak rugs is that they are double sided and can be reversible, if you choose, since they are finished on both sides. Each side in the modern take of these rugs are just a little different. One side of the design being a little more distinct on one side than the other side. The Soumak rug can be suited for situations where a thinner rug is needed, but where you need more durability. These rugs can offer vibrant colors combined with subtle abrash (variation in depth of color) or more natural tones that will create a look and feel that pleases the contemporary eye while honoring tradition. Soumak is named for the village of Shemaka in the Caucasus where this technique was widely practiced, but it certainly was not invented there. Soumak has been practiced extensively across the world, from Central Asia to Iran. Today, Soumak rugs are primarily woven in the large weaving districts in India.
