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Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Reviewed!
Reviewed on Yelp “What a find! I live both in Dallas and Ct. It took me awhile to find this wonderful place! I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire process here – service, care, quality of work … pricing is very fair. I’d been taking my rugs to another establishment that took forever and […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co Reviewed!
Reviewed on Customer Lobby My two rugs looked like new “I have always had my rugs cleaned by the team at oriental and I hope I never have to use anyone else.” -Toni A.
What do you think of this Persian Senneh Saddle Cover?
Saddle covers can have holes or slits for the pommel and cantle. Their shapes may vary depending on the tribe or ethnic origins.
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!
Every rug needs a rug pad
Why? Believe it or not, a pad extends the life of your rug by preventing the fibers from being crushed. The pad acts as a type of buffer between the hard surface below and the rug above.
Browning and Discoloration Due to Age and Humidity in Oriental Area Rugs
Browning is a yellow, brown or red discoloration due to degradation of cellulose in the presence of moisture. Cellulose is a material derived from plants that oxidizes or degrades with age producing a natural dye that causes this discoloration called “browning.” An excellent example of cellulosic browning is the yellow discoloration that occurs in a […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Tip of the Week!
Here’s an easy DIY for fixing scratched furniture. It seems too good to be true! Use a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 3/4 cup olive oil. Use a kitchen rag and just dip it in and rub it on. Keep going until you have gone over the whole table and used almost all of […]
Backing Separation and Latex Decay in Area Rugs
A tufted rug is composed of multiple layers or backing materials held together with latex glue. The face yarns are tufted into the topmost or primary backing and held in place with latex glue. One or two backings are applied with latex to give the rug dimensional stability. Over time, these backings can separate from […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Tip of the Week!
For those really rough stains, Hydrogen peroxide always does the trick. Use it to clean windows, mirrors, toilet, and bathtub tile & grout. You can buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in the first aid section of your drug or grocery store. Replace the cap with a spray bottle head so you can use it […]
Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. Tip of the Week!
If your towels smell musty or mildewed, wash your load of towels on the hot cycle and add 1 cup of vinegar to the load. Do not use detergent or anything (especially bleach – that can be super dangerous!)… just hot water and the vinegar. Let the washer do its job. Then, if they still […]