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I can answer any and all questions you have regarding the cleaning, restoration and repair of Oriental rugs. I am more than happy to view your pictures via email and to give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also advise on the cost-effectiveness of repair on your rugs.
My family has had a Persian carpet store in the Washington, DC metro area for nearly 30 years (www.jahannandsons.com).
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Hi Katrina, The good news is that your rug is fixable. The bad news is that not everyone can do it. If you're in the DC-metro area, look us up. We can help you out! If you're not near DC, what
Hi Ann Marie, I'm sorry to hear about your rug. It is definitely a good idea to get a professional cleaning done on your 5x7 rug, as it may end up being more headache and more expensive if you have
Hi Toby, Congratulations on your newest acquisition! With an antique rug, or any rug of real value, I always recommend having it cleaned by a pro. You could probably do it yourself, but if you run
Hi Dan, Thank you for your questions. I would agree with your friend and clean the entire carpet. Purple Power, though it may seem like an odd choice, does a good job of getting out stains. Because
My apologies, I hadn't realized you had a follow up question. Yes, to clean wool you need to use a soap with a mild pH. We use either Ivory soap (powder or liquid) or Orvus, a livestock shampoo. Both
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