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How to Vacuum Your Rug How to vacuum your rug depends on the material and construction of your rug. Flat weaves, handmade rugs, tufted rugs, and machine-made rugs all require different vacuum techniques, as do silk, cotton, wool, viscose, and synthetic fibers. If you learn anything from this article, let it be this: Never vacuum […]

Rug Cleaning: Preventing Wear and Tear on Your Persian and Oriental Rugs It’s important to maintain the cleanliness of your rug. This extends the life of it and makes it less likely that you’ll encounter problems dangerous to the livelihood of your rug such as moths. How to Vacuum & Sweep Know your rug and […]

Costly Rug Storage Mistakes Storing your rug is generally a simple process. However, there are some things you should know and do when putting a fine rug in storage to ensure its longevity in the years to come. IMPROPER RUG STORAGE WILL LEAD TO COSTLY DAMAGE. The first mistake is not cleaning your rug before […]

Choosing the Right Rug Material Rugs come in many different materials, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This blog aims to clarify their differences so that you can choose the fabric that will work best in your home. The materials most commonly used include silk, wool, cotton, synthetic, animal skins, and natural fibers. Let’s […]

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Choosing a Hallway Runner Hallways and entryways should be inviting, and rugs offer that touch of class and softness that makes you want to walk the path. Deciding on the right rug can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve written this blog to make the decision-making process a little easier. Runners add color […]

Saving Water Damaged Rugs by Patching Rugs are timeless pieces of art that can transform an ordinary living space into the extraordinary. Sadly, rugs are not indestructible, and there are a variety of ways you can damage, or even ruin, your fine handmade rug. The most common causes of water damage are bath overflows, broken […]

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Rug Cleaner This blog will go over the 5 things you should consider when deciding to get your rug professionally cleaned. Price This is the biggest factor most consider when choosing a professional rug cleaner. Be aware, going with the cheapest option isn’t always a smart move. Often, […]

Differences in Rug Construction Rug construction, or how the rug is made, influences the look and feel, the price, longevity, texture, and quality of the rug. This blog will explain the differences between rug construction and how that influences the aforementioned factors. Tufted Rugs To make a tufted rug, loops of yarn are pulled through […]

Vacuuming and Your Fine Handmade Rug Caring for your fine handmade rug doesn’t have to be difficult, but it is important you do so properly. You need to approach cleaning armed with knowledge about your rug. Depending on the age and materials your rug is made of, you may or may not be able to […]

Rug Massage and Your Fine Rug At Behnam Rugs, we employ hand washing techniques passed down for generations from Old Persia. These techniques are gentle enough for even antique pieces. Rug massage is a key part of our cleaning method. This technique loosens buildup in the pile of your rug that can cause odors and […]

Removing Wine Stains from Your Rug For many, the holiday season is a time to share their home with family and other beloved guests. Friends gather round to share stories and make new memories. This is also the time of year your rugs are more at risk for spills and stains. Everyone loves delicious food […]

What Type of Rug Padding Does My Rug Need? Rug padding is essential to the health and longevity of your fine handmade rug. Time and again, customers bring in older or antique rugs that are no longer perfectly rectangular and have lost their symmetrical shape. The culprit? Not using padding underneath the rug. So, why […]

Proper Rug Storage So you’ve decided to store your heirloom rug. It’s vital that you follow the advice outlined below to ensure your rug retains its value and doesn’t fall victim to mice, moths, water, or temperature damage. An improperly stored rug can become a breeding ground for hungry and destructive moths. There are a […]

Robotic Vacuums are Not Rug Safe It’s a tale as old as time- a customer brings their fine handmade rug in for repairs at Behnam Rugs because they believe their dog has chewed it. While this does happen, the more likely culprit is actually your vacuum cleaner, especially automatic robot vacuums. Robotic vacuums spell disaster […]