It doesn’t matter if you have hardwood flooring or carpets—vacuuming your home’s floors is an important part of regular home maintenance. However, a more thorough cleaning of all types of flooring materials is needed every so often. If you don’t vacuum and clean your floors regularly, chances are your indoor air quality is poor and […]

Color run is a common issue in oriental and other decorative rugs made from natural fibers. The intricate weaving of contrasting colors makes these rugs beautiful. But having a rich red right next to a brilliant ivory does mean there’s a risk that some of the dye will bleed from the darker color into the […]

All rugs are subject to wear and tear over the years, and that problem is compounded if you have people constantly tracking mud and dirt over your Oriental rug. Accidents like liquid spills or dropped food are bound to happen. Dust mites, pet dander and other allergens can also get trapped in your rug over […]

It all sounds so exotic: Chinese, Indian, Turkish, Persian, Afgan and Tibetan. The name or type of Oriental rug really only specifies the country or region it came from. The origin and name itself will denote the common pattern or style, weave and maybe the fabric used, but the name on its own doesn’t influence […]