Category: Blog
Beware of “painted” rugs!
When buying a rug, test for “painting” by applying water to a white towel and rubbing any suspicious looking worn areas. If color transfers to the towel, the rug has been “painted.” They will wear quickly and cannot be cleaned without the “paint” bleeding all over the rug.
The Textile Museum Officially Opened to the Public
At George Washington University, The Textile Museum officially opened to the public on Saturday, March 21. The Textile Museum was established in 1925 by collector and connoisseur George Hewitt Myers to expand public knowledge and appreciation—locally, nationally, and internationally—of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles through scholarship, exhibitions, and educational programs. […]
Do you store your rug away during the summer months?
Rugs should be properly wrapped in tear resistant, water resistant and breathable paper for storage. We use a museum approved wrap and never use plastic for long-term storage, as it does not allow the rug to breathe and may cause mildew.
Certified Rug Specialist Class
Here are some images of day three of the Certified Rug Specialist class in Dallas from the Association of Rug Care Specialists. Ellen Amirkhan has been leading students through her huge inventory of teaching material with a big assist from Robert Mann. The course, naturally, is being hosted at the Casbah, at the Oriental Rug […]
Carpet Cleaning Services Available!
Did you know we offer home carpet cleaning services as well? We use Host®, a soft, natural, environmentally friendly product, to clean wall-to-wall carpet. Tests show that Host® reduces dust mites, and their allergens, pet allergens, and mold spores. Host® leaves no soapy, sticky residue to attract dirt and carpets can be used immediately after […]
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!