Rug Repair at Rug Ideas

Like every other usable item, rugs need care and maintenance. They are made of cotton, wool, silk, jute or other materials and textures that get damaged by use and foot traffic. If damages are not taken care of in time, they get bigger and more damages will be done to your valuable rugs. A good repair and fixing the damages by an expert repairman or woman extends the life of your rug and adds to its beauty.

We at Rug Ideas have over 60 years of experience with rugs and have repair personnel on site. We can almost do any kind of rug repair on hand made Oriental and Persian rugs. We also deal with the repair of area rugs and machine made rugs. We have different options for different budgets. For example, we can completely re-weave a hole which is caused by foot traffic or can patch it.

We do stain removal and touch ups on some rugs which need to look better. Here I am posting pictures of before and after touch up of a Persian rug which we did at a very affordable cost for one of our clients.

 You can send us pictures of your rugs or bring them in for a free consultation for repair or stain removal. In many cases we have different options for you and repair can be done in less than a week.

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

Sheepskin Cleaning, Lambskin Cleaning in Los Angeles

When it comes to sheepskin cleaning, dry cleaning is not the answer. Why? Because it turns the color of your sheepskin yellow by using some chemicals which have negative effect on the color of the wool pile. Our Certified Master Rug Cleaner has come up with a solution for this problem.

At Rug Ideas, we professionally clean your sheepskins with a special tested method without turning them yellow. The dirty sheepskins would look great and fluffy again while they are hygienically clean and aesthetically beautiful.

 
No matter what the size is, we can professionally and safely clean your sheepskin. We can also repair damaged sheepskins and cowhides. We have repair personnel on site who can take care of the repair and stain removal. Just bring them in or call us for free consultation and quotes.

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

Tow Most Rug Damages Are Pet Urine, and Moth

We receive many damaged rugs for cleaning and repair everyday. Most damages come from pets and then moths. Some pets have health issues, and some are territorial. They mark a rug and go back to the same spot and indirectly tell their owners, hey, this is my territory. They should be trained or at least kept away from the rugs.

When  pet accident happens, do not panic. Act fast and try to get the stuff out of the rug as much as you can and then call a professional rug and not a carpet cleaner for help. Do not use any kind of super market sprays or chemicals as there is no magic solution out there that acts like one size fits all to remove the stains and odor of all kinds of pets and for all types of rugs. It is more complicated than that. By using super market stuff, you may actually make the stain permanent or at least make it more difficult for a professional to remove. You may also bleach the rug if you do not know what you're using.

In case of moth, cleaning and regular vacuuming is very important. If you want to store the rug, it should be professionally cleaned and wrapped. You should not put a dirty rug in a plastic bag in leave in the basement or storage. This provides the ground and environment for the moths to infest the rug. Wool is protein and that is food for moth.

We just received this rug from San Francisco by UPS sent to us by a client who left it in storage for a few years. Saving this rug would be difficult and very costly. Preventative measure would be easier to take and way less expensive. Professional cleaning, and proper wrapping with a little care and maintenance was the solution to prevent this kind of damages.

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

Professional Rug Cleaning, Rug Repair in Los Angeles. Rug Down Sizing

A long time customer brought in a Turkish rug for cleaning and repair. She also said she was moving to a smaller place and wanted to down-size her rug from 9' x 12' to 6' x 9'. She wanted the rug to have a balanced and symmetric design after down-sizing. It was a beautiful rug with a nice geometric medallion in the center. The construction was wool on wool so it felt very soft and pliable.

We assigned one of our master repair personnel to do the measurement and cutting first The bindings on all four sides were done by high quality imported New Zealand wool. She did not like fringes and said they would get dirty and damaged by foot traffic and vacuuming.

She loved the down sizing when she came in to pick up the rug. We gave her a rug pad to keep the rug in its new place on her newly installed hardwood floor. Our  top of the line rug pads extend the life of rugs and provide a nice cushioning.

If you're moving to a smaller place or for any reason would like to down size a rug, bring it in or give us a call to discuss it. Consultation with us is always free. We're open 6 days a week; Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturdays from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.

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

Professional Cleaning of Sheepskins, Lambskins in Los Angeles

We are experts in sheepskin and lambskin cleaning and repair. Unlike every other cleaner that dry cleans sheepskins -- which can leave them damaged and permanently yellow -- we have come up with a completely unique professional way to actually wash sheepskins with a certified Wool-Safe shampoo. Our cleaning process yields amazing results with the sheepskin looking fluffy and 100% cleaned, sanitized, and deodorized.

Before cleaning picture of a sheepskin/Lambskin cleaned and yellowed by a dry cleaner

 After cleaning of the same sheepskin cleaned by our exclusive method

Before cleaning picture of a sheepskin/Lambskin cleaned and yellowed by a dry cleaner

After cleaning of the same sheepskin cleaned by our exclusive method

We can also take care of the stains, or damages by repairing these natural skins. We have repair personnel on site so out turn around time is good and our prices are affordable.

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

Persian Kashan Rug, Iranian Kashan Carpet repair in Los Angeles

A client brought in an old Persian Kashan rug they had in the family. The rug was bought by his father decades ago in Iran. It was dirty and dusty, and needed professional deep cleaning. Part of the fringes at one end was also damaged.

We hand washed the rug by sending it through our 10-step process. Our professional deep and hand washing process which is different from others works in the following way:

-First we inspect incoming rugs to determine the best way to clean/restore them, and then we take digital photos (before & after). Rugs are dusted to loosen/remove the dirt, and dust.

-It then goes for shampooing, using special enzymes that are non-toxic.

-A thorough water bath rinsing follows and the final step is natural drying.

Our technique is superior to others as we do not do dry, steam, or surface cleaning like wall-wall carpet cleaners.

After the cleaning, one of our master repair personnel on site did the re-fringing and repair of the damaged end. He had to find the right kind of cotton thread as regards with the color, thickness, and the construction to match with the other parts of the fringe at the same end.

The result of the repair came out very good and we cannot wait to show the rug to our client. If you have a damaged rug, bring it in or send us a couple of pictures for free consultation and a quote. You can also call in to discuss the options. In many cases, there maybe more than one option for the repair.

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

Shag Rug, Shag Carpet, Flokati Rug Cleaning in Los Angeles

When it comes to Flokati and shag rug cleaning in Los Angeles, we have the upper hand as we are the only certified Master Rug Cleaner in the greater Los Angeles county. Shag and Flokati rugs have high pile and need special type of cleaning which starts from inspection, taking before cleaning, dusting, shampooing, sanitizing, deodorizing, and drying. Final inspection, taking after cleaning pictures come next.

We picked up this very dirty white shag rug for cleaning. Our client had a coffee table in the middle of the rug, and the surrounding areas were marked by foot traffic.

After we cleaned by running this shag rug through our 10-step hand wash and deep cleaning process, she was amazed how clean this rug could become.

This short video shows our process of cleaning.

So if you have a shag or Flokati rug with high pile, give it to the experts and call us to schedule its pick up today.

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

Down Sizing Rugs, Down Sizing Kilims in Los Angeles

A client came in a couple of weeks ago looking for a kilim (flat weave) runner. We had several kilims and three kilim runners. She did not like any of them and said she has a kilim which is wide and does not fit the hallway in the house. I told her to bring in the kilim next time she is in the neighborhood so we can take a look at it. I told her that we might be able to down size it to fit the hallway.

Few days ago, she stopped by the kilim runner. The width of the runner was 4' 11" and she wanted this to become 3' 7" with symmetrical borders. We down-sized the runner to her ideal width and she was very happy with the result of our job. What we did was not cutting the borders. We sewed the borders onto the back of the kilim so if in the future she changes her mind and wants to have a wider runner, we could undo the down sizing of the runner and make it wider.

If you have a rug or kilim and would like to down size it, bring it to us for consultation. We can make it to your ideal size.

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

Salt Bags, Salt Bag Rugs and Carpets Are Tribal Objects of Art

Salt Bags Are Tribal Objects of Art. There are many commodities that have substitutes; salt is not one of them. Salt is an essential part of tribal life in Central Asia and Iran. Salt bags in Farsi, Namakdan, are decorative and utilitarian bags, not made for the market.They are made of kilims, flat weaves or rugs, or sometimes combination of the two. Some salt bags are made of damaged rugs or kilims as tribal life has zero tolerance for waste. To keep the salt inside, in annual migration, use, or storage, salt bags are tightly and finely woven. A salt bag has a very unique shape; a wide square or rectangular boday and a long, narrow neck to keep the slat (rock or powder) inside. In addition to salt, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, etc can be stored in salt bags. Many collectors buy and collect salt bags. It is fun to collect and sometimes to show them to guests as these bags are conversational pieces!

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

Bakhtiar Bakhtiari Carpets and Rugs

Antique Bakhtiari garden carpet

The craftsmen of the Bakhtiari rug come from the Bakhtiari Tribe, located in the Chahar Mahal region of Iran. Here, the weavers drew their pattern and color inspiration from the elegant gardens of the Khans. The rugs featured garden patterns that were intricately decorated with flowers, birds, other animals, and Trees of Life. By the late 19th century, the rug industry was flourishing in the Chahar Mahal region and these Bahktiari artisans were provided with the best available materials.

In addition to their opulent colors (known to be among the brightest), Bahktiari-style rugs can be distinguished by their teeming design patterns that are mostly geometric and sometimes, semi-geometric. Their famous paneled design, in which each compartment presents a different motif and color from each neighboring compartment, has been popularly copied by China, Pakistan, India, and other areas of Iran. The compartments can be square, diamond, or hexagonal in shape. Finally, Bakhtiari-style rugs have another branch of rugs called, “Bibibaff.” These are considered among the finest and most traditional of the Chahar Mahal region because they are only made by women. 

Source: https://www.facebook.com/explorethebeautyiran

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

Karastan Rug Repair in Los Angeles by Rug Ideas

We picked up a Karastan carpet for cleaning few weeks ago. It was rotten and damaged on the top right corner. Our client was on budget and only wanted to clean and sanitize it. She did not want to invest money in repairing it.

We did not want to return the cleaned carpet without any cosmetic repair. We offered to patch the rug and she liked the idea.

The result was very good compared with the little investment she made and she was very happy with the new look of her Karastan rug.

If you have a damaged rug, call us or send us a couple of pictures from the damaged areas. We will have few affordable repair or patch options for you.

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

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 Carpet Re-fringing in Los Angeles

We received a very fine silk foundation hand knotted rug with damages on both ends and missing/rotten fringes. This rug was shipped to us from out of town by a colleague for repair and restoration of the fringes at both ends.

We assigned one of our master weavers to take care of the job. The first step was finding the right type of silk threads/yarn with the same thickness, construction and color.

The next step was to re-weaving the new silk fringing into the construction and body of the rug. The concentration of the new fringes should math the original fringes. Each cluster of fringe had 8 threads/fringes in it and we matched this.

Then we had to cut the length of newly installed/implanted fringes to match the length of the original fringes.

 The result was very good and almost no one can tell if this nice rug had ever damages on the fringes. So if you have a rug which had damaged fringes at the ends, send us a couple of pictures for a quote for a professional repair or bring it in for a free inspection and repair estimate.

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

Rug Down-Sizing, Aubusson Rugs in Los Angeles

We received this big Aubusson rug from a client who wanted to down-size it from 12' x 17' to 10' 6" x 11' 8". We measured the Aubusson rug first and marked the ideal size with blue tape and then cut it. Before we cut a rug, kilim, tapestry or an Aubusson rug, we measure it with care several times. We do not want just to cut it and then realize that we made a mistake.

One of our master weavers then started to work on sewing and stitching the pieces together. Kash, our operations manager supervised the whole process very carefully to make sure nothing goes wrong. After four big pieces of this Aubusson rug were washed professionally, we stitched them together, and matched the design. The outcome came out great. For extra protection, we sewed canvas straps on the back on the joint/stitch lines.

Below, I am posting the picture of the complete job. The size is the exact size our client wanted. She was so happy at the time of pick up that she hugged me and Kash twice and left our store with a big smile on her face.

If you have a rug, hand made or machine made, kilim, Aubusson rug, or any other move-able rug/carpet and you want to down-size it for any reason, consult with us and let us do the job job. This is what we're good at!

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