Color Restoration and Over Dyeing a Faded Rug

Over-Dyeing and Reconstruction of Color

This is one of our latest projects to over dye a faded rug. This carpet was sun and foot traffic faded and the client wanted to restore the rug rather than trashing it and buying a new rug. So we dusted and professionally washed it and then restored the color. 

So if you have a rug you love but is faded or even if you don't like the color and want to see if the color can be changed, give us a call to discuss your project. You can reach us at 310-770-9085.

 This is before picture that shows sever sun and foot traffic fading!

After over-dyeing pictures

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
Certified Rug Appraiser (CRA)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
15748 Arminta St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 Tel. 310-770-9085

Stain Removal - Kashan Rug

We had an interesting customer story occur a couple weeks ago here at Rug Ideas. A couple brought in a very nice Kashan Rug that had some apparent color bleeding all over the rug(which made the ivory parts pink) as well as a large white stain on the bottom of it. What happened was that the couple decided to wash the rug themselves with household cleansers as it had not been cleaned in a couple years. They wet it in their backyard and once they started to wash the rug they noticed the colors started bleeding all over. In a panic they asked around and searched the internet and heard of a remedy that requires putting yogurt on the rug. The yogurt, however, made a totally new problem and stained the area that it touched. The owners of the rug gave up on their DIY rug cleaning and decided to take it to the experts... here at Rug Ideas! Take a look at the before pics below:

With all the bad news they brought, we brought some hope with our 59 years of expertise. The good news is that they brought the rug in right away once the problem happened. Letting this kind of problem sit means that the bleeding might set in and the damage could become permanent. Stain Removal is what we were going to have to do, but a good cleaning would need to come first. The Kashan rug went through our deep cleaning process, which first requires dusting of the rug to remove and debris that might turn into mud once water hits the rug, then color stabilizers to prevent further color bleeding. It then was completely wet washed using specialty shampoo made just for Oriental rugs. Once it has been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed it dries naturally under the sun. After the cleaning we had to do multiple steps of stain removal to get out the bleeding that occur when the owners originally washed the rug themselves. This process is time consuming and requires light applications, with time to the application to set in, then  further applications to get the ivory color back. Great care had to be taken so as not to lighten any other color or designs on the rug. Take a look at how fantastic this Kashan rug turned out below:

Our customers are picking their rug up in a few days, and we know that they will be absolutely ecstatic at how great the rug looks and that the errors they made in washing the rug themselves were taken care of. If you have a rug that needs cleaning, leave it to the experts at Rug Ideas, where more than half a century of experience dealing with rugs means we know exactly the best methods of taking care of your precious textiles. And if you have a rug that has had color bleeding happen and you need top quality stain removal, bring in your rug as soon as possible so that you have the best chances of getting it back to normal. At Rug Ideas we love rugs... it's our passion!

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

50% OFF All Machine Made Runners!

Right now at Rug Ideas we have ALL of our machine made runners priced 50% OFF!

There are many areas in the house that the regular carpet or rug  does not fully cover. Yet these areas too need the protection of a good rug. This is where rug runners come in. Rug runners are pretty much like rugs, the only difference being that rug runners are longer in length than they are in width. This makes them ideal for areas such as hallways, stairs and entrances that are often left bare. Placing them in traffic prone areas of the floor protects your floor from wear and tear, owing to the high traffic the area receives. And right now you can pick one up for 50% OFF!

The red and green runners in the above pics normally run $120; but right now with our 50% OFF sale, they are only $60/each. If you are looking to put a beautiful runner in your home, come to our gallery so we can show you the many colors and styles we have to offer!

There are many advantages of buying rug runners. The first and obvious one is that they enhance the look of a house. That you can use them in addition to your regular carpet or rug means your house looks more colorful and warm. Another great thing with rug runners is that you can move them to different parts of a house. They are not confined to one area as is the case with carpets. They are great for keeping the feet warm and providing comfort when walking. They are available in a wide variety of colors, textures and designs. You can buy several of them and keep interchanging them for a different look after a while. It’s a great way of improving the way your house looks.

We also have a selection of runners made from art silk (white runner and gold/red runner above), which have an extremely soft pile, feels great when walked on and has a sheen that looks very classy. These runners normally run $195 but with our 50% OFF sale they are only $97/each. Take advantage of our deep discounts to liven up your home today, at Rug Ideas!

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

The Beauty of Wool, Part 1

The great majority of Oriental Rugs are made with wool because of its beauty and durability. Wool is capable of absorbing deep color from dyestuffs as wool fiber drinks in color like a sponge and locks it within the fiber in a unique molecular bond. Wool is a low luster fiber which gives colors a rich, deep quality.

Wool fiber resists staining, matting, wetting, crushing, and burning, giving it durability no synthetic fiber can match. The texture of wool does not change over time and its original color is not altered by repeated cleaning, shampooing and floor traffic.

Not all wool wool alike. Some countries have a natural supply of excellent wool for rugmaking. Other rely on imported wools from New Zealand or other sources. Some countries have a more consistent wool quality through blending, others a more diverse wool quality through different blends.

Throughout countless centuries the many special properties of wool have made it the most popular fiber for floor coverings. Those same properties continue to endear it to tug makers and owners. One of our next posts will go through the attributes of wool... soon to come!

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