by Rug Chick | Jul 13, 2014 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Moths, Bugs, and Rugs (What you need to know) Wool rugs are woven to last HUNDREDS of years. In our industry a rug today is not considered to be “antique” unless it is woven before 1900. They are made to last, and many of them do when properly cared for. However, you...
by Rug Chick | May 20, 2014 | Rug Care
Fire, smoke damage, and rugs (San Diego update) Fire seasons in the southwest seem to be getting longer, especially in our area of the country in San Diego.We have had several major wildfires in San Diego over the past two decades, with clients and friends who lost...
by Rug Chick | May 10, 2014 | Popular, Rug Care
How do I vacuum my wool rug? One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “Is it safe to vacuum my rug?” The answer is: It depends on your vacuum, and your rug. There is no one “best” machine to use on every textile. However, vacuuming your rug IS THE VERY BEST...
by Rug Chick | Apr 4, 2014 | Rug Care
Rug Chick in the New York Times Hello Rug Chick readers, My mom Kate, our team, and I are super excited that our company (K. Blatchford’s Rug Cleaning in San Diego) made today’s Home section of the New York Times (4/4/13). Columnist Linda Lee wanted advice on the...
by Rug Chick | Apr 14, 2013 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Rug Fringe. What You Need To Know Fringe. People love it. Or they hate it. Bright white BIG fringe! On some rugs, it’s short, so it’s not a bother. Older rugs tend to have short fringe because it’s worn off. On others it’s L-O-N-G, and drives some rug owners nuts....
by Rug Chick | Oct 1, 2012 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Rug White Knots (What You Need To Know) “My rug has white dots in the field, is this damage?” Three Turkish weavers at their rug loom.(Courtesy of Tempe Rugs & Cultural Tours www.TempleRugs.com.au.) Many rug cleaners, and rug owners for that matter, do not know...
