How can white knots be removed?
There are several ways to take care of white knots and make them less obvious. However, they are not all equally effective. The trimming method is productive and methodical, yet it is slow. The process requires an experienced rug repair technician to clip off the uncut ends of the white knots in the warp strings using small scissors or sharp clippers. The knots will remain in the pile of the rug, but they will not be visible...
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Although silk fibers are strong, silk rugs require gentle care and professional rug cleaning to prevent:
☑️ Color bleeds
☑️ Fading
☑️ Shrinkage
☑️ Premature Wear and Tear
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For basic dust removal, sheepskin rugs should be brushed with a wire brush or vacuumed with an attachment. This process can be repeated weekly, depending on foot traffic in your home. However, allergic individuals and pet owners can vacuum or brush more often.
Sheepskin wool is a natural fiber that resists soiling, so it is easy to clean. When spills do occur, blotting them gently and spot cleaning with cold to lukewarm water is often enough to take care of the problem. However, for particularly tough stains, using sheepskin shampoo works wonders.
Storing Sheepskin Rugs:
Before storing a sheepskin rug, it is best to clean it first. Since sheepskin wool has to breathe, putting it in a clean paper box in a cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight is optimal. Storing this type of rug in plastic containers would allow moisture, condensation and mildew to take place.
Vacuuming is the simplest weekly wool rug cleaning method to remove surface dust. Moreover, area rugs are best vacuumed on both sides. When your wool rug is new, it will “shed” quite a bit, but that is really a normal process and nothing to worry about.
This shedding will be reduced gradually as you vacuum regularly and remove loose fibers formed during the manufacturing process. Many new rug owners think of this shedding as a wool rug defect, when it actually is not the case at all.
Is your Oriental rug flawed?
Rug cleaning and repair customers often ask about perceived imperfections in their Oriental rugs. However, some of these imperfections are natural in hand knotted rugs, especially in tribal and village rather than factory made ones.
Many Oriental rug collectors and connoisseurs do not see these supposed imperfections as flaws but rather as characteristics of unique hand made works of art and beauty.
Natural wool area rugs have unique cleaning requirements that should be evaluated by professional area rug cleaners for optimal results. When wool area rug cleaning is attempted at home, results cannot be guaranteed. In fact, natural wool area rugs are often damaged in the process. Damage done to the rug may be irreversible and such experiments may ruin a beautiful and expensive wool rugs. Wool rugs should be professionally cleaned every 12-18 months or when a spill or stain occurs.
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How often should you vacuum your rugs at home?
In most cases, regular vacuuming is recommended, to prevent dirt from burrowing deeper into the pile and causing greater wear. However, make sure you are careful with the power brush in the vacuum head, as it may cause damage on an Oriental or specialty rug if used too vigorously.
For a weekly maintenance vacuuming, use the vacuum nozzle, especially at the fringe area, where the rotating action of the brush can shred the fringe or cause significant damage. Vacuuming is an essential part of basic rug care.
There are telltale signs that let you know if your rug needs to be cleaned:
-Take a plain white towel and dampen it and then rub it across the surface of the rug. If the towel becomes soiled, you’ll know that the rug needs to be cleaned.
-Lift a corner of the rug and if dirt comes out when you slap the rug with the back of your hand, it’s time for a good cleaning.
-Look at the foundation of the rug by gently pulling the fibers apart and if you see dirt in the warp and weft threads of the foundation, then a good rug cleaning is needed.
-If you have a cat or dog and you catch the pet leaving a mark, there’s a good chance it isn’t the first time that has happened. Clean the rug and get a book about behavior modification for pets.
Trust the area rug specialists at Dalworth Rug Cleaning to clean and repair the fringe of your valuable hand made Oriental rug. We specialize in rug repairs, rug color corrections and area rug cleaning. Even if the rug is not expensive, it may still hold sentimental value to you, in which case, it is better to contact the rug repair professionals at Dalworth Rug Cleaning to restore your rug with our rug fringe repair services.
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Most of the rugs made with synthetic fibers including polypropylene, nylon and acrylic can be cleaned using almost any method of cleaning. Here are 3 general tips for cleaning synthetic rugs.
-On dried stains or dry dirt (not mud), vacuum the rug before using one of the cleaning methods. For some stains, you might want to apply a preconditioning solution to start loosening the stain.
-Follow the recommendations of the rug manufacturer and pay attention to the directions for diluting and applying any cleaning solution. Sounds simple, but many people seem to ignore this.
-Do not use laundry detergent or automatic dishwasher detergent. Also, avoid using strong household cleaners that are made to clean woodwork, laminate, linoleum or tile.
Dry Foam Cleaners:
This cleaning method involves light detergent foam that is worked into the rug and then vacuumed out when it is dry. This method uses little or no water.
CAUTION: Use extreme care on rugs with loops because looped rugs do not have a good tolerance for the beater bar on a vacuum nor other types of brushing.
To avoid pile distortion, wait until the spot is completely dry before walking on that part of the rug.
Moving and Storing Rugs Tips:
-Rugs should be rolled, not folded. When transported in a moving van, a rolled rug should be placed on top of furniture and then have nothing heavier than a lampshade placed on top of the rug.
-If a rug ends up with a crease, it will soon disappear when the rug is laid flat and the rug is walked on.
-If a corner of a rug does not want to lie flat, a small stack of books placed on the corner for a few days will ‘iron’ it out.
-For long-term storage, a rug should first be professionally cleaned and mothproofed and then wrapped in a clean, breathable (not plastic) material to help avoid mildew.
Should you ever turn your rug?
Yes! If the rug is in direct sunlight, it will fade over time, especially if the rug is antique and the dyes are natural. It is best to invest in drapes or move the rug to another area that has less direct sunlight. Even with minimal sunlight, it is best to turn the rug 180 degrees once every year to prevent uneven wear and sun damage.
Maintain and preserve the longevity and beauty of your Oriental rugs and other fine textiles with rug protection treatments from Dalworth Rug Cleaning. We offer stain, odor and insect repellent treatments to protect your natural and synthetic area rugs constructed of fibers such as wool, silk, cotton, polyester and other various blends. Our rug protection treatments are safe, hypoallergenic and non-toxic for your family and pets and will gently protect your area rug without harsh chemicals that can damage rug fibers.
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Vacuum a new Oriental rug as you would carpet and wool area rugs. Use special care with delicate vintage or antique rugs. Protect them from the vacuum by placing a piece of nylon screen over the rug and weighting it down with books or bricks.
Vacuum over the screen. Or, tie a piece of nylon mesh over the vacuum attachment and change the mesh frequently as dirt accumulates. Have these rugs professionally cleaned once a year. Rotate rugs to ensure even wear; direct exposure to sun will cause fading.
Hot Tip: When buying antique rugs, learn as much as you can from the seller about the rug's fiber content and construction. Ask for care tips.
If your fine Oriental rugs and wool and silk textiles have been discolored by the sun or harsh chemicals such as bleach, Dalworth Rug Cleaning's rug color correction services can help restore your rug's hue. Small spots treated with our color restoration process are very hard to detect and the process is less expensive than replacing your entire rug, especially if your rug has sentimental value or is a family heirloom.
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There is some debate among rug experts about using a steam cleaner on rugs at home. The main concern is about using too much detergent or too much water or not operating the steam cleaner properly.
Some of the cleaning agents used with rented steam cleaners leave a residue. So, it is a good idea to first test the cleaning agent on a small area. If any residue is present or if the area feels sticky, do not use that product. Seek Dalworth's professional advice, or better yet, just let us clean your rugs!
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What is Abrash?
Abrash is a term used to describe color variations in a hand knotted Oriental rug, especially one that is weaved under nomadic or tribal conditions.
What Causes Abrash in Oriental Rugs?
Several factors account for abrash. One is intentional and specific to religion and culture. Others are not intentional, but are particular to the nomadic life style.
Wool rugs can be cleaned using almost any of the cleaning methods, however, try to avoid excessive heat and agitation. Wool rugs should be cleaned with neutral detergents and then dried right away using adequate ventilation, but no heat. Be cautious around household cleaning products, such as bleach and other alkaline products (like bathroom cleaners) because those items can easily damage wool fibers.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygen cleaners on wool rugs.
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We offer a wide variety of Oriental and specialty rug repair and restoration services. Our rug repair specialists are trained and experienced in working with a variety of machine and handmade rugs, such as Oriental, Persian, Cowhide, Leather, Indian, Afghan, Pakistani, Moroccan, Tunisian, Turkish, Caucasian, Chinese, Romanian, Spanish, Navajo, and many other specialty rugs.
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If you have hay fever or allergic asthma you can allergy proof your home by using washable area rugs and having them washed frequently to reduce allergens that can trap in rug fibers. Always vacuum rugs thoroughly and weekly until the next rug washing, which should be every 6-12 months for optimal results or sooner for those with allergies.
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Check rugs for stitching breaks before and after cleaning. Check labels to determine whether small braided rugs are washable. If they are, place them in a zippered pillowcase or mesh laundry bag. Wash in cool water on a gentle cycle, rinsing thoroughly. Tumble dry on a low setting.
Place large braided rugs on a vinyl or concrete floor or place an old blanket beneath them. Sponge commercial carpet-cleaning foam over the surface and rub it in according to the product directions. Finish by rinsing or vacuuming. Dry thoroughly before replacing the rug on the floor.
Lovely heirloom-quality Persian rugs require appropriate professional rug cleaning to make sure the vibrant colors do not bleed. Persian rugs are usually made out of wool or silk and are made to last, with proper cleaning, care and maintenance from Dalworth Rug Cleaning.
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How can white knots be removed?
There are several ways to take care of white knots and make them less obvious. However, they are not all equally effective. The trimming method is productive and methodical, yet it is slow. The process requires an experienced rug repair technician to clip off the uncut ends of the white knots in the warp strings using small scissors or sharp clippers. The knots will remain in the pile of the rug, but they will not be visible...
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Why did the white knots become visible after professional rug cleaning?
The thick, lush piles of handmade Oriental rugs effectively hide white knots. However, sometimes the knots become exposed after washing, which is especially true with dark pile rugs. This is due to the normal day-to-day soiling that accumulates and covers up white knots, blending them into the pile. A thorough rug cleaning removes the dust and grime, revealing the white knots. This is not a defect in the rug, nor is it incompetence on the part of the rug cleaners. It is, however, a typical characteristic of lovely, hand made Oriental rug construction.
Is your Oriental rug flawed?
Rug cleaning and repair customers often ask about perceived imperfections in their Oriental rugs. However, some of these imperfections are natural in hand knotted rugs, especially in tribal and village rather than factory made ones.
Many Oriental rug collectors and connoisseurs do not see these supposed imperfections as flaws but rather as characteristics of unique hand made works of art and beauty.
The little white specks throughout your rug:
When rugs are initially constructed, weavers tie strings together to form long, vertical warp threads from the top beam of their loom to the bottom beam. The white specks throughout a rug’s pile are the edges of the tied warp strings and are called white knots. These knots are present in most Oriental rugs but are usually invisible within the thick pile of a new rug.
For example, a 90 line Chinese rug has roughly 56 knots per square inch. This makes for a very dense, luxurious and heavy pile that can easily conceal the knots located closer to the base of the rug. However, over many years of regular vacuuming and foot traffic, the pile wears and becomes thinner. It is then that white knots become apparent.
Here's our Sheepskin Rug Cleaning Tips Summary, and always remember, when manufacturer's care instructions recommend professional rug cleaning, follow that guideline and entrust your rug to cleaners experienced with this type of rug cleaning.
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