At Grand Oriental Rug Gallery your Rugs are precious possessions and represent sizable investments. Whether your rug is a Q'um silk, Kashmir silk, or silk/wool blend, you can be assured that we have years of expertise cleaning and restoring silk rugs using a combination of time-tested methods, continuous monitoring, and a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility.
Silk rugs add a touch of elegance and luxury, and are a stunning addition to any space. However, to keep silk rugs looking their best, they need to be maintained and treated with care, as well as using good judgement.
Tips To Keep Your Silk Rug Looking Its Best
- For delicate silk rugs, avoid using the vacuum cleaner and opt for a soft bristled broom (as in a corn broom). Most modern vacuums are equipped with strong bristles intended for synthetic carpeting and area rugs. If you must use a vacuum cleaner, only do so using suction (i.e. with a nozzle attachment) and at the highest possible setting.
- DO NOT use any chemicals or any household cleaning products!! We cannot emphasize this one enough.
- DO NOT scrub or rub during a spill as it can push the substance further in the fibers, making removal of the substance more difficult than it has to be.
- Use rug pads: Rug pads not only prevent slipping and sliding, but they also protect your rug from wear and tear. They can also help to prevent dirt and grime from settling into the fibers.
- If it suits your lifestyle, taking small measures such as removing shoes, keeping food/drinks away from the rug, and restricting pet/toddler movements on the rug(s), can go a long way in terms of preventative maintenance.
- Hire professional cleaners: Regular cleaning is good, but it's important to have it professionally cleaned every 12-18 months on average, or as soon as possible when there is a major issue. Professional cleaners like Grand Oriental Rug Gallery have specialized equipment and techniques for different materials that can help to remove deep-seated dirt and stains.
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The Rugs/Carpets cleaning process is a Multi-step process which includes.
1. Pre-wash inspection to determine quality and overall condition.
2. Dye testing, to determine the color fastness.
3. Power dusting, to get out the loose soil.
4. Pre-treatment for spot removal.
5. Hand washing and Rinsing.
6. Moisture removal with wringer.
7. Drying in a humidity-controlled environment.
8. We use Anti-microbial and enzymatic treatments for removal of strong odor.
9. Urine decontamination: the aggressive option when a rug has excessive staining and odor. This process includes disinfect-deodorize and sanitize.
The custom-built vibrating massager gently loosens the deeply embedded dirt out of both the front and back of your carpet. The carpet is then totally soaked and submerged in cool water, mixed with a mild organic shampoo. Together, this process breaks down and flushes out all impurities and any residual dirt and dust that are trapped within the fibers and foundation. After, it's time for the total submersion rinse: purified water is used in rinsing process. The carpet has to be prepared for drying process-after excess amount of water is squeezed out. The carpet is now left to dry on a blocking table that is more suitable for rugs prone to losing their shape when wet. The final steps are carefully measured, the Process includes brushing the rug and its fringes, which is an important and often overlooked component of the carpet, as it is the extension of the warp threads, that makes the foundation of the carpet.
