Posts Tagged ‘rug maintenance’

Does My Rug Need Padding? Yes, all rugs need padding. Whether your rug is on wood floors, vinyl, or carpet, when you walk on your rug, you do not want to move the foundation of it. Installing a pad underneath your rug helps the rug not to move, and it helps preserve the quality of […]

How to Store Persian Rugs As beautiful as your Persian rug is, there will be times when you decide that it may be best to store your rug for a few days, weeks, months, or even years. To make sure that your rug stays beautiful and free from moths or other hidden dangers, read the […]

Oushak Rugs: Design Influences, History, and Rug Care Oushak, or Ushak, rugs are beautiful works of art that originated in the small town of Oushak, Turkey near the beginning of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs are most often purchased as antiques or antique reproductions. Nomadic rugs, Oushak rugs feature a blend of Persian and geometric […]

Rug Cleaning Advice from a Specialist This blog will give you the tools you need to effectively care for your rug at home. Things you SHOULD be doing Sweeping your rug Gently vacuuming Rotating your rug Padding your rug Addressing spills and stains immediately Checking your rug for moths Inspecting your rug every year for […]

Threadbare Rugs: Moths, Vacuuming, and General Wear So, you’ve noticed your rug is looking a bit threadbare, but you don’t know what the culprit is. Lucky for you, we’ve written this blog so you can identify the cause of damage and act accordingly. The first cause of threadbare patches is moths. The moths themselves don’t […]