Los Angeles Rug Cleaning: Feeling the Difference!

Our 10-step rug cleaning process is different from others. It starts with inspection of the rug followed by taking many before cleaning pictures. Dusting to make sure all the dust, dirt, and dry soil is out of the rug is the next step. Dust and water becomes mud and you don't want that to happen to your rug. Using WoolSafe tested and approved rug shampoo is what comes next. We also sanitize and deodorize the rug for better results. Then comes detailing and cleaning of the end fringes. Extracting water and drying the rug properly is very important issue which we care about. This prevents mold/mildew from developing. Rug should be completely dry before it can be delivered or picked up.

Final step is inspection and taking after cleaning pictures. If repair is needed, then we start the process of choosing the method, yarn, and assigning one of our repair personnel to start the work.

We are the first and the only Certified Master Rug Cleaner in Los Angeles.

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

Rug Cleaning the Professional Way

The best method of rug cleaning is wet washing and hosing down the rug and this should be after the rug is dusted and soil is removed from the pile of the rug. Of course this is not something that a customer can do at home. It has to be done by an experienced professional in a rug cleaning plant and facility. Extracting water after the rug is rinsed is also an important part of professional rug cleaning. Drying rug under the sun and using a heating chamber is also necessary to make sure the rug is completely dry when it is delivered to customer otherwise the rug would smell. The whole process of professional rug cleaning should take between five to seven days.

Detailing and removing the stains and bleeding from fringes

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

Rug Cleaning in Los Angeles and Strange Rugs

Once in a while, we receive strange and uncommon types of rugs for cleaning and repair. Some of these rugs are special kinds of bamboo rugs with strange designs probably made by Indians or maybe other primitive but creative rug/carpet manufacturers. These rugs need their own methods of cleaning which is different from regular wet washing and hose-down cleaning. We cannot run them through ordinary water extraction machines, therefore we have to be creative and use other methods of cleaning, water extraction and drying!

The other type of rugs we picked up from a repeat customer were made with wool, nylon, jute, different types of fabrics, aluminum, and etc. This rugs could not be cleaned easily, but we managed to clean them properly.

Few days ago, two ladies with their two teenagers walked into our rug gallery. They were from Sao Polo, Brazil visiting their relatives here in Los Angeles. They bought two 4' x 6' hand made rugs in less than an hour. We chatted about Brazilian soccer players and how popular and famous they are world wide. It was a nice and friendly conversation.

I love my job because each day is full of excitement. You never know what you will face. I love its adventure. I am never board or tired. Every day is a new day!

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

Rug Cleaning, Rug Reapir, Pet Stain Removal Los Angeles

We just put up a new banner on the front window of our rug gallery here on La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles. We hope this can attract customers who need rug cleaning, repair and pet urine stain removal.


Khosrow Sobhe
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
310-770-9086

Rug Cleaning, Rug Cleaners, and Rug Repair Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rug Cleaning Seeks To Help Customers

Los Angeles, California – June 12, 2009 – The desire to expand consumer knowledge regarding the care of the rugs in their home and the importance of their cleanliness is the focus of California-based Los Angeles Rug Cleaning. Headed by industry expert, Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay), the company’s website provides a wealth of information regarding how to properly care for rugs, kilims, tapestries, Oriental carpets, and more. The site is an essential resource for rug owners who care about the investment of their rugs and serves to provide education regarding the importance of rug cleanliness as it can significantly impact the health of those who live in the home.

According to Dr. Sobhe, “When it comes to oriental carpet cleaning, we should have two major concerns: 1- Our health and 2- The life of our rug, which can be extended by professional rug cleaning. We breathe what we walk on; dirt, dust, sand, and etc are stored in the pile of the carpet/rug and when we walk on them they are released and thrown in the air and we breathe them in our lungs. Therefore, cleaner rugs help us have a more sanitary room and healthier environment.”

Damage from water, staining, and pet accidents are common occurrences and the site advises that it is important to take immediate action to maintain the quality and hygiene of a rug in any of these situations. Because many people do not know how to properly care for the rugs in their home and failing to keep the textiles in tip-top shape can affect more than their looks – it can also adversely affect the health of anyone living in the home. Different rugs need different care and Dr. Sobhe’s company makes it their mission to help extend the life of rugs or restore them to their original brilliance after time, wear, or accidents.

Because Oriental, Persian carpets and area rugs require cleaning methods that may vary from those used for wall to wall carpeting, a specialist is a requirement. Consumers need to be aware of the difference between a carpet cleaning generalist and a rug cleaning specialist so that they obtain the services of a skilled professional who can perform the appropriate cleaning, repair, or restoration. The Los Angeles Rug Cleaning Company site details the difference between carpeting, which is installed wall-to-wall, and rugs, which are constructed differently and can be moved or transported. Too often consumers mistakenly search for “carpet cleaners” when what they really need and want is a “rug cleaner” who knows how to care for specialty rugs.

Dr. Sobhe is dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of carpet cleanliness for health reasons and offering carpet care information as a service to his customers through is informative website, www.losangelesrugcleaning.com.

About Los Angeles Rug Cleaning

Los Angeles Rug Cleaning Company was founded by Dr. Khosrow Sobhe, Certified Rug Specialist (CRS) who is the CEO of its parent company, SOBCO International Ltd. His extensive background in producing and importing Persian rugs, along with a variety of degrees in Science, Business Administration, and Education, makes him ideally suited to head this company dedicated to improving cleanliness and health standards in the home. Dubbed “the voice of the Persian Carpet Industry”, Dr. Sobhe, as a second generation rug expert fully understands not only the specifics of carpets, but the health concerns which can arise as the result of not properly caring for them.

Los Angeles Rug Cleaning Company performs cleaning and repair services on a variety of rugs, including Oriental, Persian, kilim, and area rugs, tapestries and carpets, new and antique. This full-service company can also spot dye rugs and complete water damage restorations and appraisals. The showroom and workshop is open seven days a week to accept orders; they will also pick up rugs locally from customers’ homes at their convenience at no additional charge. Drop off welcome. You can also ship your rugs for cleaning or repair to their showroom.

The company is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, ASID Los Angeles Chapter, Industry Partner and the Oriental Rug Retailers of America. The company is also a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Los Angeles.

Contact Info:

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
Los Angeles Rug Cleaning
1655 South La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90210
Tel. 310-770-9085
info@LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com

Rug Cleaners Rug Cleaning Los Angeles

Two weeks ago we mailed many postcards and coupons to our customers in Los Angeles and the neighboring towns. It has paid off. Those clients whose rugs need cleaning and repair are contacting us for pick ups or bringing their rugs in.

Doing something is better than doing nothing and sitting/complaining.

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

Rug Cleaning Los Angeles

Lately we have been working on a full color postcard for one of our web sites which is www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com. We designed, printed and mailed the postcard.

Rug Cleaning Los Angeles

Rug cleaning in Los Angeles is very competitive. The customers are also very diverse. Some look for deals, while others look for quality rug cleaning in Los Angeles. There are number of customers who look for both good quality of carpet cleaning and reasonable prices.

What we do is maintaining a balance between these three types. If the customer is a repeat customer or if the rug needs repair or color restoration, then we make a deal and give the customer a discount so he/she can easily pay for the cost.

There have been some customers who Google rug cleaning in Los Angeles and found us and gave us the cleaning job. They were happy with the quality of the work and the service and bought rugs from our gallery as well. The reverse has been also true; we have had customers who bought rugs from our Los Angeles rug gallery and gave us rug cleaning jobs.

There are a number of wall to wall carpet cleaners who claim that they do rug cleaning in Los Angeles. It may be cheaper to hire them but since they do not know rugs and they use so many strong chemicals to only steam clean the rugs, they make the customers unhappy. Often these unhappy customers then come to us for a professional rug cleaning.

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

Rug Cleaning and Repair in Los Angeles

When it comes to rug cleaning we should have two concerns:

1- Our health and well being
2- Protecting our rug which means protecting our investment

There are so much food stuff, protein, dust and dirt inside the pile of our rugs which act like sandpaper. The protein and food stuff provide the ground for the moths to appear and grow and later on damage the fiber of the rug. The dust and dirt also damage the fiber of the rug which is usually wool or silk and is very fragile. By having your rug professionally cleaned, you can protect your health. When we walk and live on dirty rugs, the dust and dirt is released and floated in the air and we breathe them. This would put our health in danger. Therefore by cleaner rugs, we can have cleaner and healthier homes.

That is why we recommend to customers to have their rugs professionally cleaned by us once in a year. We at www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com not only clean their rugs, but give them tons of literature on rug cleaning and care free of gharge.

Khosrow Sobhe
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085

Rug Cleaning Los Angeles: Another Example of Dirty Rugs

In my earlier post, I wrote about customers who do not have time to have their rugs cleaned. Or they do not want to spend (read invest) in cleaning of their rugs.

Here I post few photos of another dirty rug we received yesterday for cleaning. It is a very nice and big hand knotted Indianan rug, but not in a very good condition as regards cleaning.

Khosrow Sobhe
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085

Rug Cleaning Los Angeles: Expenditure or Investment

Some times we receive or pick up very dirty rugs for professional cleaning. I do not know and do not ask why the customer has not cleaned this rug for many years. Some of them maybe busy. Some maybe concerned with the cost.

When it comes to carpet and rug cleaning, we should have two concerns. First and the foremost is our health (myself, my family, and my pets). We breath what we walk on. Second, the life of our rug. By cleaning our rug, we will extend its life. It is not spending on cleaning. It is investing in our health and in our Persian, Oriental or area rugs.

Here I post few photos of a rug we picked up yesterday for cleaning.

Khosrow Sobhe
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085

Rug Cleaning Rug Repair Los Angeles

Besides selling Oriental, area and Persian rugs, we do rug cleaning and repair. This has its own advantages and disadvantages. The down side is the hassles we encounter. Some of the customers who call us, only ask about the cost and these are the ones who want to shop around and get a deal. The second type of the customers are those who ask how we clean their Oriental carpets. For the second type, usually the quality of the work and its process is more important than the mere low pricing.

The best way of cleaning a rug by a professional (don't do it at home or you will be sorry!) is to wash and clean the rug with ample water and regular detergent without using chemicals which may damage the fiber of the rug as well as the environment. The best way of drying a carpet is to let it dry under sun without using a heated or dry room. This natural and traditional way of drying a rug will give it more shine with a much fresher look. If a rug is dried in a dry (heated) room, it may not have the shine and freshness it should. Sun is the best dryer.

Here, I am posting some exclusive photos from a traditional rug cleaning facility and process.

Khosrow Sobhe
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085

Rug Cleaning Los Angeles

Several customers called me today and asked for our prices for rug cleaning. If a rug is dropped off and is not very dirty, we normally charge $2 per square foot. Some customers shop around and want us to pick up and deliver the rug with the same price, $2/SF. With the high gas price, this is not possible any more! If we know that the rug needs repair, we maybe tempted to compromise. Some of the customers try to be smart and not fair. Over the phone, they claim that their rug is very big without giving us the exact size and when we go to pick up the rug, we realize that the rug is much smaller than the size they mentioned. What are we supposed to do in cases like this?

Some of the customers prefer to drop off the rug themselves and we welcome this very much. It is getting tougher every day if you have to drive and get stocked in the traffic.

Khosrow Sobhe
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085