While the sheer, delicate look of timeless materials like silk and wool rugs make for an elegant and sophisticated space, the vulnerability of the fibers makes it high-risk when it comes to stains and dirt. Hundreds of hours of work and thousands of dollars of cost can be ruined with aggressive cleaning methods. Before you […]
Flooring is the foundation of any beautiful room. When you are buying or building a home, you want to be sure that your flooring is perfect. To keep floors looking their best, homeowners often buy rugs to keep everyday wear off of the floors. Expensive and fragile area rugs generally get the brunt of everyday […]
With Eastern Long Island winters come snow, ice, slush, and salt – which is a nightmare for your rugs. With continued snowfall, dirt damage and moisture retention are constant threats to your rugs. Anyone coming in and out of your home can track in snow and ice, mixed with the melting precipitation and modern chemicals […]
Have you ever seen Aladdin? You know, the one about the street boy who finds a magic lamp and gets the girl? Well, that story has many incredible parts. One of my favorites is when he finds a magic carpet. It allows him to visit Jasmine, take her to see places she has never seen […]
Nothing is better than coming home from a long day, pouring yourself a glass of something cold, and relaxing on your couch. You set your drink down on your rug for one second as you search for the remote. As you stretch across the couch to reach for your device, you accidentally knock your drink […]
Having beautiful, clean rugs in Eastern Long Island does wonders to help the feeling of “home” you get when you step inside your residence. Unfortunately, some of the people and things you love most (and that really make a place “home”) can make it hard for you to maintain the rugs in your house and […]
Attractive rugs are an important aspect of an appealing home. However, simply choosing the right rugs for your home is not enough. Keeping them clean is essential as well. Below are four tips for keeping your rugs clean from our rug cleaning experts at Olde World Rug Washing in Eastern Long Island. Spot Check Spot […]
The right area rug can be just what you need to make a room pop and give it the feel that you want. For this to continue, however, you must keep your rug properly cleaned. Not cleaning area rugs properly leads to them losing their initial appeal and will cost you more money for repairs, […]
Eastern Long Island residents are no strangers to dust and dirt. When it comes to our rugs, dust and dirt are easily absorbed into the fibers. The more dust and dirt your rugs absorb, the more wear and tear your rugs will experience, which can lead to a shorter lifespan. The best way to clean […]
Rugs are a beautiful decoration and addition to the home. They may not always be in areas of high traffic, but there are many ways a rug can get dirty. If you have kids, you know that your home can become a mess within minutes. Kids like to eat and drink snacks throughout the day. […]
