Wintertime is right around the corner which means snow is coming soon, and with the snow, comes salt on the roads. While salt is great for melting ice and keeping our roads safe and clean, it inevitably spreads over our walkways as well. Once the salt gets on our shoes, we begin tracking it into our homes, and that’s when …
When it comes to choosing a rug for your home, you may have already settled on a certain size, shape, and color. But have you considered the rug’s composition? Wool and polypropylene are two main types of carpets homeowners can opt for. To understand the benefits and possible setbacks of each, read on. Wool, the Natural Fiber Because wool is …
Did you know that the oldest surviving pile carpet—the ancestor of the oriental rug—dates back to 5 BCE? Back then, matching your rug to other furniture wasn’t too much of a challenge, since furniture was very rudimentary to begin with. Today, homeowners are all too aware of how difficult it can be to match a gorgeously woven rug to existing …
Authentic Persian rugs have been a sign of wealth and status for close to 2500 years. Initially used and created by Persians to keep themselves off the damp, cold floors of their living structures, they started seeing them as pieces of art as opposed to just a functional piece of their homes. As the Persian people learned what materials to use …
When considering to restore a rug, many come to a point throughout their customer journey where they think, “why don’t I just buy a new rug?” This can be a valid question in some instances, but there are a few things to keep in mind when making this decision. We wanted to publish a blog highlighting some of the things …
Household DIY carpet cleaner To extend the life of your homes rug, there are times when a light spot clean is in order. We know at Persia Oriental Rugs that a full serviced cleaning isn’t always necessary when a quick, light spot clean can do the job. When considering cleaning agents, some options contain chemicals which may present a potential …
With Soccer being the most popular sport in the world, people are tuning in everywhere to watch the FIFA World cup that started this past week. To most living outside the US, this is a bigger deal than the Olympics or even American Footballs Super Bowl. Teams representing their countries see this as an opportunity to showcase their soccer talents, …
Cleaning your oriental rug should always be a part of your routine cleaning schedule when cleaning the rest of your home. Cleaning your rug will reduce the number of times you need to deep clean it throughout the year. As a professional oriental rug cleaning company in the Worcester area, we’ve seen a lot of rugs that haven’t been cleaned …
For most homeowners, a rug is a rug, and as long as it get the job done of looking both stylish and keeping the feet warm, then that’s good enough. For those who are interested in handmade authentic oriental rugs, we want to make sure you’re able to distinguish between dupes and the real thing so that you are getting …
Moths are an absolute nuisance. If you’ve ever picked up a sweater to find it covered with small holes, you’ve had experience with these insects. Or, as is the focus of this article, if you’ve ever seen your favorite oriental rug starting to look like Swiss cheese, you too have met moths. Since you’re reading this guide, you’ve probably noticed …