Zebra Hide, Zebra Skin Cleaning and Repair in Los Angeles

We clean and repair many types of animal skins and hides. Cowhides, sheepskins (Lambskins), Zebra hides,  Chinchilla skins, and goat skins are among these. We love to save and preserve them. Few days ago, we received this real African Zebra skin for cleaning. This client also wanted to have backing to put more weight on it so it stays flat on the floor.

We hand cleaned this Zebra hide and pictures show how we installed the backing. We are going to sew a canvas straps on all borders to put more weight on the edges to stay flat on the floor.

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

Persian Antique Rug Repair in Los Angeles

We receive many antique Persian carpets for repair. Each Persian rug has it's own construction, weave, design, and material. If reweaving is needed, first we have to make foundations on which we can tie the knots and do the reweave. In this process, we have to match the construction and knot density. Matching the design and color palette are the other two very important matters that we have to pay attention to.

Here, I am posting pictures of an antique Farahan we received from a very respected rug dealer and collector. We are doing the repair and restoration of this unique piece. In the last picture, we can see the process of making the foundation.

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

Sunday Fun Day. No Rugs Today.

Our rug gallery was closed today like every Sunday. We had Ashkan, our older son over for breakfast in the morning. It was great to spend some quality time with him and the rest of the family.

In the afternoon, my wife and I went to Home Depot and Costco for shopping. We then went for a long walk to Marina Del Rey. It was fun and relaxing.

In the evening, we went to a nice restaurant in Culver City called the Public Education 310. We had a light dinner and returned home. It was a fun day Sunday without rugs!

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

 

Persian Rug Repair in Los Angeles

We received an antique Isfahan rug for repair. Three corners were damaged and these pictures show how we repaired it.

First we made foundation and then we rewove the missing part. To do this, we had to match the design, the color, and the construction. After the repair was done, we sheared the repair and removed the extra wool pile. The result came out great.

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

Rug Cleaning and Rug Dusting in Los Angeles

We do professional rug cleaning, rug repair, stain removal, and appraisal in Los Angeles. After we receive a rug for cleaning, we inspect it first to find any possible damages which should be secured before cleaning. The next important step is dusting. In many cases, since our customers do not see the dust, they think their rugs are not dirty. This is not true. Dust and water become mud and that is why we do complete dusting of the rugs before we start our deep and wet washing rugs for the best result.

 Here I am posting few pictures of a hand knotted Persian Kerman carpet we received for cleaning yesterday. Our client did not think it was very dirty until we did the dusting. With this kind of time consuming dusting, we can have cleaner rugs and this would lead to more clients satisfaction and this is what we're looking for.

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

Rug Cleaning, Rug Repair in Los Angeles

Another testimonial we received from one of our clients who is an interior designer.

I would like to highly recommend "Los Angeles Rug Cleaning" to anyone who has carpets that are of importance to them. I have been working with Dr. Kay and his kind and knowledgeable team for the past 2.5 years. They have always provided my company and my clients a service compared to none!  In this day and age of "move it in/out quick", this company takes much care and time to provide the best carpet cleaning available. They hand wash our rugs [not steam clean & anyone in the know... KNOWS that this method is for wall to wall, only].  Their superior repair work is accomplished by artisans, not by machines. And then there is the amazing impartation of Dr. Kay's exceptional historical expertise, which he humbly shares.  I have had him appraise many of my client's carpets for insurance purposes.  I am a professional architectural/interior designer for 25+ years..

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

Los Angeles Rug Cleaning and Rug Repair

This is a testimonial we received from one of our customers for whom we did rug cleaning:

I love these guys! They know rugs.Their customer service is great, they were all just really nice people. I don't know what type of rug the person who gave the negative review has, maybe they own an inexpensive rug that wasn't in need of any special care. Mine however is an old high pile Flokati rug that can not just be steam cleaned. It also needed a little repair. Its a piece I want to keep in good condition and own for a very long time. They took great care of the rug and of their customer. It looked great when it was done!!!! Also I don't love in LA but could not find anyone in my area who knew how to care for my type of rug. I dropped it off and they shipped it back to me for way less then gas there.

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

Rug Repair, Rug Down Sizing Los Angeles

We repair all kinds of rugs. Sometimes rugs are damaged and we down size them.

We picked up this hand knotted rug which was water damaged and had a big hole in it with rot. We removed the borders and secured all four sides by hand. With two removed borders, we made a runner that can be used in a hallway, kitchen or by the bed.

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

Getting Ready For the Fall Rug Season

We had a very busy day yesterday. We received a new shipment of rugs and while we were opening the bales, two ladies came in and bought two of these new rugs.

We were also busy with installing new signs outside of the store on La Cienega Blvd. windows.

Kash Sobhe and his team were also busy with rug pick ups and deliveries. They picked up few rugs from a return customer in Long Beach for cleaning. They delivered few very big rugs. Then Kash and I had lunch; this time we selected chicken salads from our next door Mexican restaurant.

 It was a busy day. We like to be busy.

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