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
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...
by Rug Chick | Jul 25, 2012 | Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Selling
Mold and Dry Rot in Rugs There is a fungus among us… Water damaged Navajo rug has mildew growing on it. and there is nothing “fun” about it. One of the worst conditions that can befall a rug is DRY ROT. Mold, mildew, and dry rot are various types and stages of...
