Professional Cleaning of Sheepskins, Lambskins in Los Angeles

We are experts in sheepskin and lambskin cleaning and repair. Unlike every other cleaner that dry cleans sheepskins -- which can leave them damaged and permanently yellow -- we have come up with a completely unique professional way to actually wash sheepskins with a certified Wool-Safe shampoo. Our cleaning process yields amazing results with the sheepskin looking fluffy and 100% cleaned, sanitized, and deodorized.

Before cleaning picture of a sheepskin/Lambskin cleaned and yellowed by a dry cleaner

 After cleaning of the same sheepskin cleaned by our exclusive method

Before cleaning picture of a sheepskin/Lambskin cleaned and yellowed by a dry cleaner

After cleaning of the same sheepskin cleaned by our exclusive method

We can also take care of the stains, or damages by repairing these natural skins. We have repair personnel on site so out turn around time is good and our prices are affordable.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Persian Kashan Rug, Iranian Kashan Carpet repair in Los Angeles

A client brought in an old Persian Kashan rug they had in the family. The rug was bought by his father decades ago in Iran. It was dirty and dusty, and needed professional deep cleaning. Part of the fringes at one end was also damaged.

We hand washed the rug by sending it through our 10-step process. Our professional deep and hand washing process which is different from others works in the following way:

-First we inspect incoming rugs to determine the best way to clean/restore them, and then we take digital photos (before & after). Rugs are dusted to loosen/remove the dirt, and dust.

-It then goes for shampooing, using special enzymes that are non-toxic.

-A thorough water bath rinsing follows and the final step is natural drying.

Our technique is superior to others as we do not do dry, steam, or surface cleaning like wall-wall carpet cleaners.

After the cleaning, one of our master repair personnel on site did the re-fringing and repair of the damaged end. He had to find the right kind of cotton thread as regards with the color, thickness, and the construction to match with the other parts of the fringe at the same end.

The result of the repair came out very good and we cannot wait to show the rug to our client. If you have a damaged rug, bring it in or send us a couple of pictures for free consultation and a quote. You can also call in to discuss the options. In many cases, there maybe more than one option for the repair.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Shag Rug, Shag Carpet, Flokati Rug Cleaning in Los Angeles

When it comes to Flokati and shag rug cleaning in Los Angeles, we have the upper hand as we are the only certified Master Rug Cleaner in the greater Los Angeles county. Shag and Flokati rugs have high pile and need special type of cleaning which starts from inspection, taking before cleaning, dusting, shampooing, sanitizing, deodorizing, and drying. Final inspection, taking after cleaning pictures come next.

We picked up this very dirty white shag rug for cleaning. Our client had a coffee table in the middle of the rug, and the surrounding areas were marked by foot traffic.

After we cleaned by running this shag rug through our 10-step hand wash and deep cleaning process, she was amazed how clean this rug could become.

This short video shows our process of cleaning.

So if you have a shag or Flokati rug with high pile, give it to the experts and call us to schedule its pick up today.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Down Sizing Rugs, Down Sizing Kilims in Los Angeles

A client came in a couple of weeks ago looking for a kilim (flat weave) runner. We had several kilims and three kilim runners. She did not like any of them and said she has a kilim which is wide and does not fit the hallway in the house. I told her to bring in the kilim next time she is in the neighborhood so we can take a look at it. I told her that we might be able to down size it to fit the hallway.

Few days ago, she stopped by the kilim runner. The width of the runner was 4' 11" and she wanted this to become 3' 7" with symmetrical borders. We down-sized the runner to her ideal width and she was very happy with the result of our job. What we did was not cutting the borders. We sewed the borders onto the back of the kilim so if in the future she changes her mind and wants to have a wider runner, we could undo the down sizing of the runner and make it wider.

If you have a rug or kilim and would like to down size it, bring it to us for consultation. We can make it to your ideal size.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Salt Bags, Salt Bag Rugs and Carpets Are Tribal Objects of Art

Salt Bags Are Tribal Objects of Art. There are many commodities that have substitutes; salt is not one of them. Salt is an essential part of tribal life in Central Asia and Iran. Salt bags in Farsi, Namakdan, are decorative and utilitarian bags, not made for the market.They are made of kilims, flat weaves or rugs, or sometimes combination of the two. Some salt bags are made of damaged rugs or kilims as tribal life has zero tolerance for waste. To keep the salt inside, in annual migration, use, or storage, salt bags are tightly and finely woven. A salt bag has a very unique shape; a wide square or rectangular boday and a long, narrow neck to keep the slat (rock or powder) inside. In addition to salt, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, etc can be stored in salt bags. Many collectors buy and collect salt bags. It is fun to collect and sometimes to show them to guests as these bags are conversational pieces!

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Bakhtiar Bakhtiari Carpets and Rugs

Antique Bakhtiari garden carpet

The craftsmen of the Bakhtiari rug come from the Bakhtiari Tribe, located in the Chahar Mahal region of Iran. Here, the weavers drew their pattern and color inspiration from the elegant gardens of the Khans. The rugs featured garden patterns that were intricately decorated with flowers, birds, other animals, and Trees of Life. By the late 19th century, the rug industry was flourishing in the Chahar Mahal region and these Bahktiari artisans were provided with the best available materials.

In addition to their opulent colors (known to be among the brightest), Bahktiari-style rugs can be distinguished by their teeming design patterns that are mostly geometric and sometimes, semi-geometric. Their famous paneled design, in which each compartment presents a different motif and color from each neighboring compartment, has been popularly copied by China, Pakistan, India, and other areas of Iran. The compartments can be square, diamond, or hexagonal in shape. Finally, Bakhtiari-style rugs have another branch of rugs called, “Bibibaff.” These are considered among the finest and most traditional of the Chahar Mahal region because they are only made by women. 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/explorethebeautyiran

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdeas.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Karastan Rug Repair in Los Angeles by Rug Ideas

We picked up a Karastan carpet for cleaning few weeks ago. It was rotten and damaged on the top right corner. Our client was on budget and only wanted to clean and sanitize it. She did not want to invest money in repairing it.

We did not want to return the cleaned carpet without any cosmetic repair. We offered to patch the rug and she liked the idea.

The result was very good compared with the little investment she made and she was very happy with the new look of her Karastan rug.

If you have a damaged rug, call us or send us a couple of pictures from the damaged areas. We will have few affordable repair or patch options for you.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085