by Rug Chick | Jan 24, 2010 | Rug Care
Why do some wool rugs fade? Certain rugs are given a strong chemical washing by their weavers called a “luster wash.” This is a bleaching of the wool fibers using various chemicals (chlorine bleach, sodium hydrosulfide, and other strong solutions) meant to “soften”...
by Rug Chick | Dec 27, 2009 | Rug Care
Pet Accidents On Rugs. What To Do. You might be traveling, and the anxiety of your absence with a house sitter in charge might lead to some accidents. A puppy in training, or your older pets, might lead to accidents now and then. Storms, fireworks, illness, excitement...
by Rug Chick | Dec 17, 2009 | Rug Care
Love/Hate Relationship With Fringe What is it about fringe? Some rug owners LOVE it… most rug cleaners HATE it. Why all the drama? Well, it starts with the fact that when the rug is brand new, it tends to have the bright white, immaculate cotton fringe. It just looks...
by Rug Chick | Dec 13, 2009 | Rug Buying, Rug Care
Tibetan rugs… Tibetan rugs today are woven in India and Nepal because Tibetans no longer have their home in China. They have a very distinct weaving style, and very vibrant colors, as well as fabulous quality wool. These are some of our favorite “new” rugs to wash...
by Rug Chick | Dec 9, 2009 | Rug Care
Are You Calling Me YELLOW?!? I just made a trip to Ontario Canada to teach a little rug cleaning clinic. It was just outside of Niagara Falls, which was BEAUTIFUL. Windy, cold, but beautiful. Here I am – shivering! 🙂 Me and the Falls One of the many rugs we handled in...
