Posts Tagged ‘rug care’

Every four to six months, 30 to 200 eggs can be laid by a single moth! Each new insect is then able to lay 30 to 200 more eggs. These eggs are very tiny and, in some cases, can even blend into their surroundings. It only takes four to ten days for moths to hatch and start consuming wool, fabric, and clothing.

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.

When it comes to dyeing a rug, there are two types of dyes that may be used. There are CHEMICAL dyes, composed using formulas with specific instructions that create the exact same color every time, and there are NATURAL dyes, which come from a variety of sources including vegetables, fruits, nuts, and insects.

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 […]