by Rug Chick | Jul 24, 2009 | Rug Care
The Incredibly Shrinking Rugs!!! Rugs do shrink. Some slight – a fraction of an inch … some a lot – inches. Usually on their very first wash IF they have not been washed after being woven (good rug manufacturers generally wash their rugs after weaving is done). How...
by Rug Chick | Jul 21, 2009 | Rug Care
What’s Lurking Beneath The Dirt??? That’s a really good question. I mean, take a look at this rug right here: Filthy rug may be hiding SECRET DANGERS! What could be lurking here? Plenty of pre-existing dangers – old stains, old dye migration, old repairs, abrash,...
by Rug Chick | Jul 8, 2009 | Rug Care
Dirty, Rotten Rugs… Many woven rugs have a COTTON foundation (warps and wefts). I mentioned in the prior blog post that if you have old urine stains saturating a rug over time (or any spill for that matter) – you can risk mildew growth in those foundation fibers, and...
by Rug Chick | Jul 1, 2009 | Rug Care
Pet Puddles & Kitty Catastrophes This will probably not get me a whole bunch of fans – but I’m going to say it anyway. My attitude toward pets is pretty much the same I have with kids … I love them when they are OTHER people’s. 🙂 More than 60% of homes have pets....
by Rug Chick | Jun 27, 2009 | Rug Care
They are ALL crooked! Here’s a secret for you… ALL handmade rugs are crooked. Some may aim for perfection, but it’s very hard to achieve when hand crafting anything. Have you ever written in a journal, set it down then picked it up to write again? When you go back you...
by Rug Chick | Jun 19, 2009 | Rug Care
Pad – What You Need To Know Every rug on a hard surface can benefit from a rug pad. There are a wide variety of pads on the market. A good pad will provide several benefits. It will prevent sliding and slipping on a smooth floor, it will help rugs lay flatter,...