Rug Inspection

At Rug Ideas we do thorough inspections of all rugs that come in before and after cleaning. Doing the inspection before cleaning helps us determine what type of stains we are dealing with so we know just what measures to take to get the best cleaning possible. We take hi-res digital photos before and after the cleaning to document any stained areas as well as how well the cleaning worked. Take a look at some before photos of a customer's rug below:

We also go the extra mile to spot stains if we find out that the customer has any pets in their home. Often times customers do not even know their pet has urinated on their rug unless a heavy smell comes along with it. If we find out the customer is a pet owner, we go over the rug with a UV light to spot any pee stains. Take a look below:

Urine shows up like neon on a rug that has been pee'd on, and we can immediately see on this rug that Fido had an accident. Our customers are sometimes shocked to see just how many times their pet has used their rug as a bathroom. Once we identify the trouble spots we know we need to pay special attention to them during the deep cleaning. All this attention to detail means your rug is getting the best possible care and cleaning. All in a days work at Rug Ideas, where we love rug!

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

5 x 8 Shag Rugs on SALE!

Shag rugs, the popular floor-covering icon of the ‘70s, have made a comeback, gaining popularity with young and old alike. These fuzzy, shaggy rugs can soften the look of wooden or stone floors, provide comfort in a den or bring a splash of color to an otherwise subdued decorating scheme. Shag rugs can work magic and create a colorful and lively vibe in any room in your home. Normally priced at $595, right now we have some great brand new 5 x 8 shag rugs for only $295!

Shag rugs are a fantastic element around which you can design a creative space. If you have the opportunity, you may want to start with a totally empty room, choose your shag rug first, then paint or paper the walls in colors found in the shag rug. Many new shag rug styles have a woven-marbled look, meaning different colors are woven and layered together to create an exciting texture and luxurious feel. Choose furniture that will enhance the colors or patterns found in the rug. A shag rug with a bold, overall design can be the focal point of a room, so consider choosing a chair or sofa in solid or subdued patterns. We have 5 x 8 shag rugs in Black, Charcoal, Crimson & Cream, and they are all only $295!

There are also shag rugs that fit into an established decor. If you already have your furniture, choose a shag rug that picks up the existing colors. Patterns can be mixed if they are coordinated by color. A light colored shag rug makes a room look more spacious, while deeper colors help make a room feel cozy. Plus a shag rug can be used to pull together various design styles. So pick up a brand new 5 x 8 shag today at Rug Ideas to liven up your decor!

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

Collage Carpet - Velcro Strip Backing

   We had a custom job recently for a customer's collage carpet that was brought in recently. This carpet is called a collage carpet because it is comprised of many different patches of rugs that have been sewn together to make a collage... a carpet collage!
   Our customer wanted to hang this piece on their wall and we had the perfect solution. We frequently sew a canvas strip across the top of rugs that are going to be hung on the wall, allowing a rod to be put through the canvas and the rod can be attached to rod holders that have been secured to the wall. Problem is that our customer didn't want to do any drilling into the wall to find support beams to attach the rod holder to. They instead wanted a velcro strip attached to the rug so that they could simply put the other velcro side right on the wall. This rug is small and light so this would work perfectly. Take a look at the installed velcro below:

The velcro strip was sewn by hand and the rug is now ready to be hung on the wall with minimal effort. If you have a rug/carpet/tapestry that you'd like to hang, bring it in to Rug Ideas where we can step you through your options so that you can display your beautiful piece!

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

Does Cedar Actually Repel Moths?

Cedar-lined storage chests and closets have long been used for long-term storage of out-of-season clothing, in the belief that the cedar will deter moths from destroying the clothing. But does it really work? The damage moths cause to natural fibers is caused not by the moth itself, but by the larvae that hatch out of the eggs the moth lays. Therefore preventing the damage can take two forms, preventing the moth from laying the eggs in the clothing, and killing the larvae as they emerge (or in the egg).

The heavy scent of the cedar is thought to mask the smell of wool, effectively hiding it from the moth seeking a home for her eggs. That is, it doesn't repel moths so much as it camouflages the moth's natural target. If the smell-disguise in fact does deter moths, then any masking smell would work as well, and people have packed old garments away with sprigs of lavender, tansy and rosemary tucked in them for literally centuries.

If the scent-deterrent works (and there's only anecdotal evidence that it does), then it only works on the egg-laying moth. Packing away garments already hosting moth-eggs will yield a cupboard full of rotting wool. Since the larvae are repelled by strong light, shaking and hanging clothing in the sun for a few hours before folding for storage should ensure that what you are storing is larvae-free.

A report from the University of California at Davis suggests that one type of cedar, Eastern Red Cedar (which is actually a juniper), does kill moth larvae over a period of time. The wood contains an aromatic oil that in sufficient concentration, as in an airtight cabinet, will kill small moth larvae. If there is too much air circulation, as in a closet, concentration of the vapors will remain insufficient to kill larvae, although the scent might deter adult moths.

Whether other junipers, or juniper essential oil, which is made from another form of juniper, and from the berries, not the wood, will protect clothing from moths, has not been determined. Even Eastern Red Cedar is only effective against moth larvae for a few years, after which the aromatic oil has evaporated. The presence of a pleasant cedar-scent in grandma's old hopechest is not proof that the box will protect your woolens from munching moths.

One service we offer to our customers is moth proofing for their rugs. After the rug/s are cleaned we can spray a light coating which acts as a bitorent, giving the wool a bad taste to moth. We have found this treatment to be quite effective in the prevention of moth damage. We are in the midst of moth season so if you want to protect your rugs, bring them in to Rug Ideas so we can help you keep those pesky insects away from your pieces of art.

sourced from wisegeek.com

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