Karastan Rugs Cautions: Always inspect and pretest. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage. The sewn-on fringe of some Karastans will shrink, causing the corners to curl. Quote repair cost. Check the fringe and corners to make sure that they are secure....
JUTE RUGS Cautions: Always inspect, test and photograph Note all pre-existing conditions. Very susceptible to browning. Avoid high pH and hot water. Weak structural integrity. Look for dry rot. Clean gently. Look for watermarks and rings. Look for “ghost stains” that...
CHENILLE RUGS Cautions: 1. Always inspect and pre-test. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage.2. Can be made from any fiber type, so test. If made from cotton, it will have a tendency tobrown out.3. Chenille is a novelty yarn made from very short,...
WHITE KNOTS Sometimes white knots will show up after washing a hand made rug. This means that you dida great job removing all the soil that hid those white knots, congratulations! But, yourcustomer may not see it that way. They may think that you damaged their...
COTTON RUGS Cautions: 1. Always inspect and pre-test: Before cleaning thoroughly inspect the rug and pretest, document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage. 2. Discoloration and fading: Cotton rugs can be susceptible to discoloration and fading, note and...
IN PLANT RUG CLEANING After inspection and dusting the rug, it should be wetted out with a pre-conditioning solution. This is especially important with wool fibers as they naturally resist moisture and do not wet out evenly without dwell time. Solvents also are needed...
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