Why Rug Ideas? Why Los Angeles Rug Cleaning?

Rug is not our job. Rug is not our profession. Rug is our passion. Our mission statement is to save as many rugs as we can. Rugs became our passion in 1953.

Why should a customer choose us over our colleagues? There are several reasons:

1- We pay attention to details. We receive many rugs for cleaning, repair, stain removal, or appraisal every day. Each client has a file and we take care of each rug individually and inspect and supervise it from the beginning to the end of our process.

2- We love to do custom jobs. We get out of our comfort zone and do what others don't. We love to do jobs others do not bother doing. A customer bought few runners for her stairways from us. One of the runners should be installed on a curly landing connecting two sets of stairways. We cut them and did the bindings by hand. She loved the custom job we did for her.

Another customer had a rug she did not like because of the long lines of white pile. We sheared those lines and she loved the rug again.

3- We take care of other types of textiles besides rugs. A customer had a severely damaged needlepoint she loved. We cleaned it professionally and repaired it. The piece was very small, but the job was very big and time consuming. 

4- We have master weavers on site and supervise the repair. Sometimes we may have to dye yarns for our repair jobs. We gladly do this.

5- We share our information and rug knowledge with our clients. When we see their rugs, we tell them their origins, constructions, ages, and today's market value of their rugs. Our clients love to receive information on their rugs. 

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

This Is My Blog Post Number 1,100. WOW! What A Journey!

I started blogging about rugs almost six years ago on October, 30, 2007. It's been a great journey and this is my 1,100th post. This blog has been my electronic diary. I loved sharing my rug life and my real little rug stories with my readers from around the world. I am humbled and thank them from the bottom of my heart.

Here I share some of the statistics of my blog:

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

Rug Cleaning Is Not Do It Yourself At Home!

 A young couple walked in to our rug store in tears. They had received a hand knotted Persian Kashan carpet as a wedding gift from the wife's parent. It became dirt after a while and they wanted to do some artwork and washed it at home. It bled and all the red dye migrated to the white/ivory ares of the rug. They panicked and called a friend whom they thought new about rugs. She recommended using yogurt which she thought would remove the bleeding. It made it worse.

The stain on the lower right is the yogurt artwork

We dusted the rug first, and washed it professionally with wool shampoo, rinsed and dried it properly. We also did some stain removal work and the outcome came out pretty good. When they came in to pick up the rug, the husband said now this rug looks better than ever before. They left our store smiling.

  After cleaning/stain removal photo

Rug cleaning is a professional job. It is not do it yourself at home. Leave it to professionals and do what you do best.

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

Saturday at Rug Ideas, Los Angeles

We worked from 12:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday. We had a couple of cleaned rug deliveries. A client called in and wanted a delivery of a 10' x 14' rug pad. She also wanted rug protectant on one of her rugs which we did. Rug protector is an odorless, colorless, non-toxic solution that we spray on the front/face of rugs. This fabric protectant protects rugs against spills, stains and soil. It does not leave a greasy residue on the rugs at all and unlike Sctotchgard, it does not turn the rugs yellow.

We had sold a couple of rugs which were hanging on the walls of our store last week; so we hung few rugs on the walls. We use strong industrial clips to hang rugs on the racks/bars on our walls.

The rug on the right is a hand knotted 8' x 11' Persian rug with overall/floral design from the famous city of Mashad in north east Iran. It is a matter of taste and preference. Some of our clients like this type of traditional and classic design with medallions, while some like the diamond shape medallions in the center of rugs. Some clients like classic and traditional designs while others prefer modern and contemporary designs.

The rug in the middle is an 8' x 10' hand knotted Persian Lilian (Lilihan) rug. This design has four corners and a central medallion. This is a collectible piece. The rug on the right is called shag and has high piles of longer than an inch. It gives you a good mattress type of cushioning. It has almost no design and this is what many of our clients like. We sell and clean shag rugs.

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

Rug Ideas Los Angeles: A Nice Testimonial

A testimonial we received:

Today my husband & I made a visit to Dr. Kay's rug store on La Cienega. It turned out to be a very happy & rewarding experience. We spent over an hour in the store, Dr. Kay & his son Cash pulled out rug after rug with nary a complaint (its a lot of work pulling out those rugs & displaying them on the floor)

We looked at a huge variety of rugs, and in particular our eye was drawn to the array of  beautiful Persian rugs Dr. Kay carries. Absolutely beautiful, handmade, handwoven, unique designs, I could go on and on, such is the extreme pleasure I get as I sit here writing & looking at the second hand Persian rug we purchased today, woven  some 50 years ago, I can only imagine the secrets it holds.

It is exquisite & brightens up our apartment no end. 

Highly recommended rug store in our book, everything is fairly priced, don't be afraid to bargain & the personal service is as good as it gets. 

We are two very happy customers and this is actually our second purchase from Dr. Kay's. We bought a rug some 4 years ago from him & it's still going strong. Not a Persian that time but it is standing the test of time & still looks great & feels good underfoot.  

As the dude says "the rug really ties the room together!"

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

Rug Care and Maintenance in Los Angeles

There was a tag on the back of a rug we professionally cleaned last week. It had interesting care, cleaning, and maintenance tips that I quote here:

Vacuum regularly. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a cloth or sponge. Avoid use in damp areas. Do not over wet tufted rugs with liquids. Folding will cause backing to become brittle and deteriorate. Do not use a beater bar vacuum on rug. professional cleaning methods are recommended. We strongly recommend use of padding beneath your rug for your safety, and for the protection of the rug and your floor.

These simple tips help you keep your Oriental, or area rugs machine made carpets clean and in good condition and will save you money and hassle you may face.

Clean rugs help you have cleaner rooms and homes which directly affect your health. If you have dirty or damaged rugs, call us for a free quote and pick up. If you're out of Los Angeles or out of state of California, we have easy solutions for you as well. Call us at 310-770-9085

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

Persian Isfahan Rug For Sale in Los Angeles

This beautiful rug was made 30 to 40 years ago in Central Iran in the large city of Isfahan which has a rug making tradition that dates back hundreds of years. The classic Corner/Central Medallion design is always in style and never out of market. This rug has a very high knot density and takes at least six months to make, making this rug a collectible and an excellent investment. It has recently been professionally deep cleaned and is ready for use in your home!

Hand Knotted Persian Isfahan Rug
Size: 5' x 7'1"
Corner/Central Medallion
Pile: Baby Lamb's Wool
Foundation: Silk
Knots per square inch: 300
Recently professionally deep cleaned & sanitized
Item: 4389
Price: $4,000 OBOEmail or call 310.860.0460

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

Persian Sarouk Rug For Sale in Los Angeles

This beautiful authentic hand knotted Persian rug was made in West Central Iran in the small city of Sarouk which has a long tradition and history of making high quality rugs. This particular piece was made in the 1960s by the Iran Carpet Company using superb wool and dyes. This type of design is always in style, making this rug a collectible and an excellent investment. It has recently been professionally deep cleaned and is ready for use in your home! Shipping is free in the U.S. continent.

Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Rug

Size: 8'11" x 12'6"
Overall/Floral Design
Pile: Lamb's Wool
Foundation: Cotton
Knots per square inch: 110
Recently professionally deep cleaned and sanitized
Item: 4521
Price: $5,200 or best offer
Email or call 310-860-0460

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

Rug and Carpet Stain Removal in Los Angeles

If you let your pets make accidents on your rugs repeatedly and do not take your rugs to professionals for cleaning and stain removal, these stains would become permanent. These stains also end up with mildew and dry rot which ruin the rug which is contaminated by the urine in its construction.

In-house, or dry, steam, and surface cleaning cannot take care of the professional deep cleaning these rugs need. Wall to wall cleaners do not know constructions of these rugs and do not have the experience or facilities to take care of these rugs properly. Hire a professional rug cleaner in your area and pay the price for his/her expertise and hard work. You cannot go wrong with hiring a professional. There are many knowledgeable rug cleaners and finding them is not difficult. Don't go by those who maybe cheap. Select the one who knows the profession and has passion for it. 

In this post, I am using some of our before and after stain removal pictures.

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

Persian Rug, Persian Carpet Cleaning in Los Angeles

This rug from the famous Persian city of Kerman was brought into us by two young men who had it sitting under a pool table. Throughout the years, the dust and dirt along with many pet accidents accumulated well beyond our recommended cleaning point. Wool rugs are extremely absorbent and are excellent at hiding dirt. Take a look at the pile of dust we got out by one round of dusting. When you have this much dirt in the fiber of your rug, it acts like sandpaper, wearing out the pile every time you walk over it. Bring in your dusty rugs for a full professional deep cleaning today or schedule your pick up by calling us at 310-860-0460!

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

Your Rug Is Dirty!

Sometimes our customers bring in rugs to sell, to appraise, or to repair. In many cases these rugs are dirty. But since customers do not see the dust, or vacuum their rugs once in a while, they think their rugs are not dirty. Until we lightly vacuum their rugs our way or grab a wet white towel and rub it on their rugs. Then they become embarrassed and say yes, this rug is dirty. Let's clean it!

Dust and soil act like sandpaper and damage the fiber of your rugs. Dusting and then our professional rug cleaning will extend the life of your rugs. This also helps keep your home cleaner and more sanitary. It protects your rugs and your investments.

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

Zebra Hide, Zebrahide, Zebra Skin Cleaning and Repair in Los Angeles

A Zebra Hide was brought in by a client a couple of weeks ago. He mentioned that the hide did not stay flat on the floor and wanted us to install backing and leather straps on the edges to put some weight on it.

First we did a test to see if it was dirty. Yes, it was. We cleaned it before we started the rest of the process.

Our client wanted a light color and preferably white backing and this was what we selected and cut to fit the size of the Zebra hide.

We then started the process of installation of the backing which took us a day to finish. After this, was the process of sewing the straps on the edges by one of our repair personnel on site. We had to use tiny stitches so they would not show and this was time consuming.

Our client was so happy with the result of our cleaning and installation of the backing and straps on the borders of his Zebra hide. He came back in a day and brought us another custom repair job. This time, a real Chita blanket for repair. I will write about this in a separate post.

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

Three Most Expensive Rugs/Carpets

#3
Hand knotted silk Persian Isfahan rug (Polonaise group), 5' 7" x 7' 5 (170 x 231 cm) late 16th century, Safavid Iran belonging to tobacco tycoon Doris Duke was sold by Christie's Auction House in New York on June, 3rd, 2008 for $4,450,000. The buyer was anonymous.

#2
Hand knotted Persian Kerman rug, vase design, 5' x 11' 1" (153 x 339 cm) mid 17th century, Safavid Iran was sold by Christie's Auction House in London on April 17th, 2010 for $9,600,000. The buyer was anonymous.

#1
Hand knotted Persian Kerman carpet, sickle leaf design 6' 5" x 8' 9" (196 x 267 cm) early 17th century, Safavid Iran, belonging to American billionaire and senator William Clark in early 20th century then donated to Corcoran Museum in Washington D.C.,  was sold by Sotheby's Auction House in New York on June, 5th, 2013 for the record of $33,765,000. The buyer was anonymous.

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

Deals on Rug Cleaning in Los Angeles

Between now and Saturday, October 12th, we will be offering FREE Spill Protection or 50% OFF rug pads for each rug we clean!

Our 100% colorless, odorless Spill Protector will help guard your rug against spills, pet accidents, and even dust and dirt by strengthening the fiber and making it possible to simply scoop up or blot out a spill. For a full demonstration of how it works, check out this short video: http://youtu.be/3M9yPGRl080

If you use your rug on a hardwood surface, a rug pad will not only keep it from slipping and bunching up, but will actually add years of life to your rug by providing a cushion that will lessen the wear from foot traffic or heavy furniture. Our rug pads are the highest quality you can find and come with a 20 year manufacturer guarantee to work!

Proper maintenance is essential for keeping your rugs looking great for years to come. Bring your rugs in today or call us at 310-770-9085 to schedule a pickup. Don’t miss this amazing offer!

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