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

Rug Repair at Los Angeles Rug Cleaning

Many of our clients who give us their rugs for professional cleaning also ask for rug repair. In some cases they like us to down size their rugs. This maybe because of moving to a smaller home or some parts of the rug is damaged or some other reasons maybe involved.

In this particular case, our client wanted us to make a runner out of his carpet. We first cut the runner and then did the bindings on the sides by hand by one of our repair staff on site. For the bindings and the repair we use New Zealand lamb's wool. In some cases for the repair, we dye the yarn to get the color of our desire if we cannot find the right color in our yarn inventory.

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

NCIS LA at Rug Ideas For Film Shooting. LL Cool J Was Was Here

NCIS crew and actors were with us for three days on December 2, 3, and 4, 2013 for a film shooting. They changed the signs of the store as well as the decorations. They removed/covered all the modern/contemporary rugs and replaced them with classic/traditional pieces.

In any instances I could, I talked to them about how rugs are made and tried to change how they look at rugs and how they should see them as objects of art.

 The surrounding streets and blocks were closed by the police.

 I greeted LL Cool J.

 In his filming breaks in our store, I had lengthy conversation with LL Cool J on rugs, art, history, and culture.

 Eric Olsen was one of the other actors who was with us all day on the film shooting day.

The front windows of the store were covered with films/gels to prevent light reflections from the street.

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2013 With Family and Friends

We had a great Thanksgiving day with family and friends. We all gathered in a friend's house. Ali and Shahla invite 25 friends every year for this festivities. Besides a big 30-pound turkey, there were plenty of Persian food, appetizers, desserts, etc.

We really enjoyed the day.

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

Rug Sale Los Angeles 60% OFF at Rug Ideas

Rug Tent Sale 60% OFF

The countdown for our 60th anniversary of being in rug business has begun. We're ready for a 2-day celebration and fun event with our visitors and loyal customers on Black Friday and Saturday, November 29, and 30, 2013 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. We're going to have a tent set up in our parking lot and hundreds of machine and hand made rugs will be on 60% off sale. This is the first and last time in the history of our company to have a 60% off sale.

We will also have 20% off on our services which include professional rug cleaning, repair, stain removal, and appraisal. This tent sale will be held for two days only and will not be extended.

We will also answer all your rug questions and will have free gifts and rug literature for our visitors and clients.

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